Venture Studio

The Pre-Seed investor for the Heilbronn ecosystem. We give ambitious founders access to the Campus Founders platform, including its network, expert support, and the resources needed to launch with confidence. If you want to grow with the Heilbronn ecosystem, this is your fast track.

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About The
Venture Studio

The Venture Studio is our local Pre-Seed investor, backing ambitious, early-stage startups that want to grow with and actively contribute to the Heilbronn ecosystem. We support you from day one. Our unfair advantage: founders can leverage the Campus Founders platform.

Join one of the most ambitious startup ecosystems. We bring together talent, network, expert support, and capital within a vibrant community at the heart of Baden-Württemberg, one of Germany's industrial powerhouses.

Up to 500.000 EUR investment per team
Pre-Seed startups with B2B focus, strong fit with Heilbronn ecosystem, and early market traction
Access to the Campus Founders platform, including e.g. mentoring and peer-support on eye-level, access to our network, work infrastructure in Gravity

The Venture Studio investment can be combined with Start-up BW Pre-Seed.

STEP 1

Apply for a Venture Studio investment

Upload your pitch deck and additional information to apply for a Venture Studio or Start-up BW Pre-Seed investment.

STEP 2

Review of your application & feedback

We will review your application and reply within a few days. If we believe we could be a good fit, we invite you to an intro call.

STEP 3

Investment screening

By providing a data room and answering our questions, you will help us gain all necessary information about a potential investment in your startup and prepare the final decision.

STEP 4

Present to our Investment Committee & decision

Finally, you will present your startup to our Iinvestment Committee.

Impressions

Portfolio

This service is offered by Campus Founders Ventures GmbH.

Bloom Future
Education and Learning
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EcoComply
AI and Software Stack
AI-native compliance platform for manufacturers
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HeatPump23 GmbH
Energy and Utilities
We are developing an apartment heat pump that is specifically made to replace apartment gas heating systems.
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ISTARI.AI
AI and Software Stack
ISTARI.AI is a company that specializes in automating market research using artificial intelligence. They have developed webAI agents that provide real-time information and company discovery. Their flagship products, webAI Lead, webAI Insights, and web...
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Innential
AI and Software Stack
Innential is a company dedicated to fostering innovation in companies through engaging training courses and public workshops. They offer a single platform that allows companies to run all their talent initiatives, supported by AI and a library of over ...
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Resolvio GmbH
AI and Software Stack
A mobile + web app enabling board members to make easy and quick decisions and minute meetings in a technically and legally secure way.
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Resoniks
Industry 4.0 & Manufacturing
RESONIKS offers unmatched precision in acoustic quality control, tailored for cast, forged, or welded metal parts. Our system delves deep into unique acoustic signatures, uncovering subtle irregularities and flaws. The AI powered sensors can distinguis...
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Semorai GmbH
Industry 4.0 & Manufacturing
SEMORAI - We give engineers more freedom to solve the challenges of our generation by automating their backoffice tasks with our SEMORAI Engineering AI Suite.
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Senior Connect GmbH
Education and Learning
Senior Connect brings together companies looking for expertise with qualified professionals over 60. We provide an easy and flexible way for retirees to return to the workforce. Our platform allows users to search, find, and apply for jobs directly fro...
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supply.one GmbH
Food and Beverages
supply.one revolutionizes professional kitchens, cutting total costs by 20% and boosting efficiency to 4x the current standard — sustainable with AI.
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PUNKU.AI
AI and Software Stack
PUNKU.AI is an AI-powered sales prospecting company that automates and enhances tasks traditionally performed by human sales representatives. Their AI Sales Development Representative (AI SDR) utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline the sales de...
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