Patient capital for the builders of tomorrow
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Black forest ventures
Built for scientists, engineers, and industrialists. We partner with visionary founders early — at the pace progress demands.
Black forest ventures
Philosophy
Our core Convictions
We invest early in companies rooted in scientific research and engineering. Grounded in our background as operators, our philosophy is simple.
Founders-first
We believe that it is founders who build great companies.
Not investors.
What’s next. What lasts.
We back founders building real-world technologies for the long term. We understand the unique demands of capital, regulation, and physical scaling.
Long-term, by design
We partner with founders and co-investors to build durable businesses through aligned, early support.
HOW WE DO IT
OUR PROCESS
A straightforward process designed for simplicity.
01
Introduction
Direct conversation with our investment lead.
02
Diligence
Small, focused team moving at your speed.
03
Decision
Single-LP structure. Fast decisions, long commitment.
INVESTMENT APPROACH
Sectors
We Champion
We Champion
Industrials
01
Reimagining the physical world through automation for sustainable production and energy efficiency.
Advanced Manufacturing
02
Powering the next industrial revolution through data-driven design and decentralized production models.
AI & Healthcare
03
Backing founders using data and biotech to improve wellbeing and reshape healthcare.
Supply Chain
04
Investing in systems that make global supply chains smarter, more transparent, and resilient.
Education
05
Workforce technologies that prepare people for the future industries we help build.
Engineering
06
Supporting deep engineering breakthroughs that prioritize real-world impact and process optimization.
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