IBB Ventures (B# Pre-Seed and VC funds)
IBB Ventures B# Pre-Seed / VC-Fonds
B# pre-seed: EUR 100k to 400k in convertibles (+EUR 100k if at least one female founder); IBB Ventures seed/Series A EUR 200k to 1m, follow-ons up to EUR 4m (6m in individual cases). Provided by IBB Beteiligungsgesellschaft (IBB Ventures).
Key facts
- Amount
- B# pre-seed: EUR 100k to 400k in convertibles (+EUR 100k if at least one female founder); IBB Ventures seed/Series A EUR 200k to 1m, follow-ons up to EUR 4m (6m in individual cases)
- Duration
- Not fixed
- Type
- Investment
- Who receives it
- Company
- Equity
- Takes equity
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Prototype, Pre-revenue, Incorporated
- Solo founders
- Unclear
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- Unclear
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- DE, EN
- Location
- Company headquartered in Berlin
Who can apply
- B#: Berlin deep-tech start-ups at pre-seed, typically up to 18 months old (digital tech, climate and energy, industrial transformation, sustainability, biotech/life sciences)
- IBB Ventures funds (Tech, Creative, Impact): Berlin HQ, pre-seed to Series A, usually product and early product-market fit
- Co-investment with private investors typical
- Equity or convertible, not a grant
What usually blocks applicants
- Not deep-tech (for B#) or not headquartered in Berlin
- No product or early traction (for the main funds)
- Business model not scalable
Deadline and timing
Rolling: apply any time via the application form (bsharp.vc for B#, ibbventures.de/en/apply for other funds); no calls.
Frequently asked
How much does IBB Ventures (B# Pre-Seed and VC funds) pay?
B# pre-seed: EUR 100k to 400k in convertibles (+EUR 100k if at least one female founder); IBB Ventures seed/Series A EUR 200k to 1m, follow-ons up to EUR 4m (6m in individual cases)
Who can apply for IBB Ventures (B# Pre-Seed and VC funds)?
B#: Berlin deep-tech start-ups at pre-seed, typically up to 18 months old (digital tech, climate and energy, industrial transformation, sustainability, biotech/life sciences) IBB Ventures funds (Tech, Creative, Impact): Berlin HQ, pre-seed to Series A, usually product and early product-market fit Co-investment with private investors typical Equity or convertible, not a grant
When is the IBB Ventures (B# Pre-Seed and VC funds) deadline?
Rolling: apply any time via the application form (bsharp.vc for B#, ibbventures.de/en/apply for other funds); no calls.
Where do I apply for IBB Ventures (B# Pre-Seed and VC funds)?
On the official page: https://bsharp.vc/. Applications are accepted in DE, EN.
Do I have to pay back IBB Ventures (B# Pre-Seed and VC funds) or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes equity in the company.
Can solo founders apply for IBB Ventures (B# Pre-Seed and VC funds)?
The official sources do not state this clearly; confirm with the provider.
Sources and verification
Checked on 8 October 2026. Facts read directly from the official source. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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