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venture capital investor funding growth companies in digital security, financial platforms, connectivity, and identity systems.
Giesecke+Devrient Ventures is the Munich, Germany-based venture capital and growth investment arm of global security technology company Giesecke+Devrient, focusing on digital security, financial platforms, and identity systems. The firm operates as a dedicated, theme-driven investment vehicle within a broader corporate network that encompasses 103 subsidiaries and joint ventures across 33 countries. It leverages the extensive resources of its parent organization, which generated €2.53 billion in turnover during the 2022 fiscal year and employs a global workforce of more than 12,600 people. The fund's strategic direction is influenced by the legacy of the parent company's founding family, currently represented on the Supervisory Board by Marian von Mitschke-Collande, who recently succeeded Verena von Mitschke-Collande. Giesecke+Devrient Ventures was founded in 2018 by a team of experienced venture capitalists to expand upon the corporate foundation originally established by Hermann Giesecke and Alphonse Devrient.
Key people at Giesecke+Devrient Ventures.
Giesecke+Devrient Ventures (G+D Ventures) is the corporate venture capital arm of the Giesecke+Devrient Group, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany. Its mission is to invest in early-stage and selectively later-stage companies that promote and protect trust in digital ecosystems, focusing on innovations in payment, connectivity, digital security, and identities. The firm targets growth-oriented startups primarily in Europe and Israel, aiming to foster trust in digitalization through secure payment, identity, and data solutions. By leveraging the backing of the G+D Group and a €50 million co-investment vehicle with the European Investment Bank, G+D Ventures supports startups that address critical challenges in cybersecurity and trust technologies, thereby impacting the startup ecosystem by accelerating innovation in TrustTech and related fields[1][2][5].
G+D Ventures was established in 2018 by experienced venture capitalists as the strategic investment arm of the Giesecke+Devrient Group, a company with a long history in secure payment and identity solutions. The venture fund was created to combine the agility and financial focus of a VC with the deep industry expertise and global trust network of its parent company. Over time, G+D Ventures has evolved to emphasize investments in TrustTech—technologies that enhance trust and security in digital transactions and identities—reflecting the growing importance of digital trust in society and commerce. The partnership with the European Investment Bank further underscores its commitment to supporting innovative European startups in cybersecurity and trust[1][5][6].
G+D Ventures rides the critical trend of digital trust and security, which is increasingly vital as digital ecosystems expand globally. The timing is crucial due to rising cyber threats, regulatory demands (e.g., anti-money laundering, fraud prevention), and societal needs for ethical technology (e.g., deepfake detection). Market forces such as the digitization of payments, identity verification, and data protection create strong tailwinds for TrustTech innovation. By investing in early-stage startups that address these challenges, G+D Ventures influences the broader ecosystem by accelerating the development and adoption of secure, trustworthy digital infrastructure across Europe and beyond[2][3][5][6].
Looking ahead, G+D Ventures is poised to deepen its influence in the TrustTech space by expanding its portfolio and leveraging its unique position at the intersection of corporate expertise and venture capital agility. Trends such as increased regulatory scrutiny, the rise of decentralized identity, and the growing importance of AI in security will shape its investment focus. The firm’s ability to combine financial returns with societal impact positions it well to remain a key player in fostering trust in the digital economy. Its ongoing collaboration with the European Investment Bank and the G+D Group’s business units will likely enhance its capacity to scale startups that address emerging trust challenges[5][6][7].
Key people at Giesecke+Devrient Ventures.
Giesecke+Devrient Ventures has 13 tracked investments across 10 companies. The latest tracked deal is $20.8M Series A in Blockbrain in February 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Blockbrain | $20.8M Series A | 13books Capital, Alstin Capital | HARTING Family Foundation, LBBW VC, Mätch VC |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Saporo | $8.1M Series A | Roel Reijnen | CDP Venture Capital, G+D Ventures, Lightbird Ventures, session.vc, XAnge |
| Jan 1, 2024 | Packmatic | $16.0M Series A | Rania Belkahia | 83North, Andreessen Horowitz, Band of Angels, Coatue, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sunfish Partners, Y Combinator, Bastian Nominacher, Christian Hülsewig, Christian Vollmann, Hanno Renner, Jonas Rieke, Lukas Brosseder, Mario Götze, Michael Wax, Oliver Roskopf, Robert Maier, Roman Schumacher, Rubin Ritter, Christian Weiss, David Khalil, David Schneider, Johannes Schaback, Martin Rost, Paul Crusius, Robert Gentz, HV Capital, Mathias Lievenbrueck |
| Oct 5, 2023 | NANO Corp | $4.2M Seed | Elaia, Assaf Shamia | Stéphane Klecha, Inovia Capital |
| Oct 1, 2023 | Smarter Diagnostics | $700K Seed | — | ff Venture Capital, Sunfish Partners, Robert Maier |
| Jul 1, 2023 | QuoIntelligence | $5.0M Seed | Dirk Seewald | Armilar Venture Partners, eCapital Entrepreneurial Partners |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Build38 | $14.0M Series A | — | Caixa Capital, eCapital Entrepreneurial Partners, Roma Jelinskaite, eCAPITAL |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Blockbrain | $3.0M Seed | — | Antler, Cocoa, Global Ventures, La Famiglia, Rajan Anandan, Sunfish Partners, Visionaries Club, Lukas Brosseder, Mario Götze, Nico Rosberg, Thibaud Lecuyer, Robert Maier |
| Oct 1, 2022 | Smarter Diagnostics | $450K Seed | — | Sunfish Partners, Robert Maier |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Sweepatic | $3.0M Series A | — | Armilar Venture Partners, eCapital Entrepreneurial Partners, TIIN Capital, TIN Capital |
| Jan 1, 2021 | Build38 | $4.0M Seed | — | Caixa Capital, eCapital Entrepreneurial Partners |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Metaco | $17.0M Series A | Assaf Shamia | Avaloq, SICPA, Standard Chartered, Swisscom, Swiss Post, Verve Ventures, Zürcher Kantonalbank |
| Feb 4, 2016 | Fit Pay | $3.1M Seed | Giesecke+Devrient | Plug and Play Ventures |