Campus Capital
Industry-agnostic venture capital for early-stage DACH startups, with a business angel mindset and hands-on entrepreneurial collaboration.
STS Ventures is a Cologne-based venture capital firm that operates with the mindset of a business angel, focusing on early-stage, industry-agnostic investment opportunities within the DACH region. The firm's business model centers on identifying and funding promising startups, providing initial capital injections ranging from €250,000 to €1 million, with the capacity for subsequent follow-up investments.
STS Ventures distinguishes itself through a hands-on, collaborative approach, working closely with the management teams of its portfolio companies throughout their entrepreneurial journey. The firm's revenue is generated through returns on its equity investments in these startups. Its diverse portfolio includes companies across various sectors such as health tech (Audibene, GetSteps), e-commerce (Emma), software (metrix), and travel (JoinMyTrip), demonstrating its broad investment thesis.
Clients are the early-stage startups in which it invests. The firm actively seeks new investment opportunities and engages with founders to understand the core business and its financial metrics before committing capital.
Keywords: venture capital, early-stage investor, DACH region, seed funding, portfolio management, business angel, follow-on investment, industry-agnostic, entrepreneurial collaboration, equity investment