Capnamic
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Capnamic is the German VC equivalent of that reliable friend who shows up with tools when you're moving apartments. They're genuinely founder-friendly without the Silicon Valley theatrics - the 'Bullshit Buzzer' in their conference room tells you everything about their no-nonsense approach. Christian Siegele's 3i pedigree shows in their disciplined deal process, and they actually follow through on follow-on funding commitments (novel concept, right?). The track record speaks for itself: LeanIX to SAP, Adjust to AppLovin, Staffbase hitting unicorn status. They're particularly strong in DACH B2B software where their corporate LP network creates real value for portfolio companies. The downside? They're very focused on the German-speaking market, so if you're not planning to build there or serve that market, look elsewhere.
- —Best for: B2B SaaS founders in DACH region who want hands-on, no-BS support from experienced operators
- —Watch out for: Geographic focus - they're laser-focused on German-speaking markets and may not add much value outside that
- —Known for: Actually delivering on follow-on commitments and having one of the better exit track records in German VC
Capnamic invests in tech-enabled companies across the DACH region (German-speaking countries), focusing on early-stage opportunities from pre-seed to Series A. They believe in backing 'outstanding teams' and turning them into category leaders through hands-on support, extensive networks, and follow-on capital commitment.
True to their marketing, they focus on pre-seed to Series A in the DACH region. Portfolio evidence shows they invest heavily in B2B SaaS, enterprise software, marketplaces, and tech-enabled services. Recent investments span sustainability tech (Tanso), coaching platforms (Sharpist), and cloud collaboration software (Rencore).
Former 3i Group senior partner for 11 years (1997-2008) handling global VC portfolios and IPOs. Physics PhD from Karlsruhe, international relations from Johns Hopkins. Founded Capnamic in 2013 and known for being direct - they literally have a 'Bullshit Buzzer' in their main conference room.
One of the three co-founding managing partners alongside Siegele and Jacobi. Frequently quoted in press releases and interviews as the public face discussing founder relationships and portfolio strategy.
Third co-founding managing partner of the firm. Less publicly visible than the other founders but active in deal execution and portfolio support.
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