Investors

Investors of eZelleron are eCAPITAL, Münster, the Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen, Leipzig and Fraunhofer Venture, München.

About eCAPITAL entrepreneurial Partners AG
eCAPITAL AG is a venture capital company that is managed by entrepreneurs and is based in Münster, Germany. Since 1999, the company has actively been investing in innovative entrepreneurs in seminal industries. The investment focus is on rapidly growing companies in the segments of information technology/communications, process technology/new materials, optical technologies, Cleantech and innovative services. eCAPITAL currently manages five funds totalling more than € 85m. The funds invest in companies that are in the early stage and later stage phase, as well as in small and medium-sized companies throughout Germany.

More detailed information can be found at www.ecapital.de.

About the Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen (TGFS)
TGFS is a € 60m-VC-fund that targets technology start-ups with high growth potential and the opportunity to become the market leader in their industry. The fund is managed by an experienced team with a track record of 14 years being as highly engaged and committed as the entrepreneurs they support. Fund investors are the State of Saxony, financially supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), three major local saving banks and LBBW.

More detailed information can be found at www.tgfs.de

About Fraunhofer Venture
Many Fraunhofer researchers take the bold step into entrepreneurship with their innovative technologies. Fraunhofer Venture facilitates this process by providing comprehensive support and advice and understands itself as an interface and partner for founders, start-up companies, Fraunhofer institutes, industry and investors. The Venture team is made up of experts in business administration and contract drafting. This perfectly supplements the technological competence of the scientists. At an early stage, prospective founders receive solid and reliable support on matters of technology, corporate foundation and financing. In addition, Fraunhofer Venture manages and supports all the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s investments in spin-off companies. Fraunhofer Venture not only offers consulting services but also provides full support from the initial concept to the foundation of a company. The team optimizes business models and business plans, creates the necessary organizational and legal framework, and finds suitable finance, cooperation and industrial partners. Particularly in the search for capital resources, the Venture Group can provide excellent support with the help of its own network.

More detailed information can be found at www.fraunhoferventure.de