Empowering brave pioneers,
shaping our bright future.
WHAT WE BELIEVE IN
A regenerative future based on two foundations: IMPACT & ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS
The planetary boundaries and the social foundation of humanity are non-negotiable. We still have the greatest opportunity in human history and the responsibility to take action through innovation, in order to create lasting change for future generations.
Be part of the solution: Let’s take the lead as brave pioneers for our bright future!
WHAT WE DO
Anthropia Ventures is an emerging early-stage impact fund (Art. 9 SFDR).
As an initial investor, the fund will focus on pre-seed & seed Exit-Oriented-Startups (EOS) and Non-Exit-Oriented-Startups (NEOS) in Germany and Europe, driving major social and ecological innovations.
With this uniquely balanced portfolio consisting of EOS and NEOS, a large number of the UN's 17 SDGs will be addressed and a movement of ambitious front-runners ignited.
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Stage: Pre-Seed & Seed
Ticket size: €100k - €600k
Impact Cluser:
1. Sustainable Climate Protection
2. Economic Development
3. Social Justice
4. Global Cooperation
Geography: Germany & Europe
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Todays’ impact founders share the vision to solve the major challenges, our planet and thus humanity is facing. However, their approach often differs regarding business model and exit strategy. For some, the typical venture capital financing model is applicable. Others follow a less steep growth plan, with less required funding and earlier break even. We call them either Exit-Oriented-Startups (EOS), or Non-Exit-Oriented-Startups (NEOS). At Anthropia Ventures, we aim to support both. As we strongly believe that we need the fast-paced, disruptive “Next 1.000 Impact Unicorns” and the “New Mittelstand” companies, in order to scale impact in the different SDG areas.
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We make startups “Impact Ready”! Our active collaboration with our partner, the Anthropia Impact Factory, enables us to support startups with valuable tools and mentoring – to provide them a supportive community of over 600 ambitious impact-driven founders. Our network of leading universities in the field of impact entrepreneurship allows us to help founders measure and evaluate their impact and make the startup “Impact Ready”.
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Throughout the year, we host a variety of events that bring together startups, investors, and corporates, providing a platform for collaboration and networking. Our community has grown to include over 300 startups, 600 founders, and more than 100 corporate impact leaders, all of whom come together annually at the Anthropia Summer Festival to connect and drive meaningful change.
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ANTHROPIA COMMUNITY
+300 STARTUPS | +600 FOUNDERS | +100 CORPORATE LEADERS
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FOR TOMORROW
GREEN ECONOMY | B2B & B2C
"The Impact Factory provided great support for ForTomorrow's initial growth, including the €50k startup bonus".RUTH VON HEUSINGER, CEO
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PLASTIC FISCHER
GREENTECH | B2B
"The Anthropia network and team is a unique contact point for impact startups in Germany and beyond."KARSTEN HIRSCH, CEO
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ICHO SYSTEMS
HEALTH | B2B & B2C
"The Impact Factory was our starting point as a company. Even today, we still benefit from the network and the joint development in all areas."STEFFEN PREUSS, CEO
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CAELI WIND
ENERGY | B2B
"Anthropia Impact Factory was a strong partner and helped us to realise our vision for sustainable energy."HEIKO BARTELS, CEO
www.caeli-wind.de
MISSION-DRIVEN TEAM
“We founded Anthropia Ventures as entrepreneurs, driven by the mission to build a new kind of capital fund: one that understands entrepreneurs, supports both Exit-Oriented-Startups (EOS) and Non-Exit-Oriented-Startups (NEOS), and provides capital to founders who intend to solve our major challenges. Our experience in investing in startups and building programs to support entrepreneurs in their resilient & healthy growth in Europe and the US, enables us to truly understand founders’ needs and what it takes to succeed.”
ANNE GEIGER
Managing Partner
Fintech Operator, turned Impact Investor, Sustainable Finance Board Member and Startup Mentor. With an interdisciplinary academic background in Economic Sciences and Sociology, her focus is on the interdependencies and the big, systematic picture.
Believes in joining forces, possibilities over problems and the beauty of trustful connections to like minded, impact-driven front-runners.
OLIVER KUSCHEL
Managing Partner
Major experience in management consulting in the financial sector. A serial founder, established and managed the largest German incubator for impact startups ("Impact Factory").
Coached and mentored over 100 impact startups.
Believes in the possibility of balancing economic, ecological and social concerns and that the right bunch of people can really make the difference.
PHILIP HAVERKAMP
Managing Partner
Serial founder with a deep technical and economical background. Spent the last seven years investing in Impact and Clean Tech startups as a Business Angel and Investment Manager. A networker driven by a clear purpose, actively supporting startups as an advisor and mentor.
Believes in the power of honest and open communication to foster trust and build strong, collaborative relationships.
DIRK KANNGIESSER
Managing Partner
International venture capital experience in Silicon Valley, the UK, and Germany. Founder of several U.S. tech startups, with multiple exits through trade sales and IPOs. Founder of the German Accelerator, a federal initiative for international coaching and market access for German startups.
Believes in innovation and that the right technology can drive impact and positive change.
LETS’S TALK
impact@anthropiaventures.com
Step up and create lasting change for future generations together!
