TRUMPF Venture

Corporate venture capital arm of TRUMPF, investing in deep tech startups.

Corporate VC Active Ditzingen, Germany Est. 2016
Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$4.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, A Round, Seed

About

TRUMPF Venture is the corporate venture capital unit of TRUMPF, a high-tech company offering production solutions in machine tools, laser technology, and electronics. It acts as both a strategic partner and a venture capital investor, leveraging its network, industrial production experience, and technology expertise to support innovative company founders in market entry and growth. TRUMPF Venture invests internationally, focusing on early-stage financing in deep tech startups. [3, 6, 8, 9]

Portfolio · 1

Investment activity

Portfolio by sector

Cyber Security1

Funds · 1

  • 1 — $50M Sep 2016

Q&A

What is TRUMPF Venture's investment focus?
TRUMPF Venture is the corporate venture capital unit of TRUMPF, focusing on high-tech companies complementary to TRUMPF's core areas in terms of market or technology. They invest in Photonics & laser technology, Manufacturing technology, Sensors & automation, Connectivity & compute, and Industrial software systems.
What is TRUMPF Venture's typical initial investment size?
TRUMPF Venture typically contributes 0.5-2 million euros initially, aiming to be a stable partner for portfolio companies through future investment rounds.
When was TRUMPF Venture founded?
TRUMPF Venture was founded in 2016.
Which stages does TRUMPF Venture typically invest in?
TRUMPF Venture invests in Pre-Seed, Seed, and A Round stages.
Who is a key team member at TRUMPF Venture?
David Levy is a Founder & Investment Manager at TRUMPF Venture.
What is a notable portfolio company for TRUMPF Venture?
A notable portfolio company for TRUMPF Venture is L7 Defense, which specializes in Advanced API Protection Solutions.
In which sector has TRUMPF Venture made investments?
TRUMPF Venture has made investments in the Cyber Security sector, including L7 Defense.
When did TRUMPF Venture raise its first fund?
TRUMPF Venture raised its first fund, Fund 1, in September 2016, with an amount of $50 million.
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