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GLS Bank

GLS Bank

Bochumgls.de

Overview

GLS Bank is a German cooperative ethical bank that invests in social, ecological, and cultural initiatives, including renewable energy, education, healthcare, and sustainable businesses.

Year Founded

1974

Portfolio Companies

9

Website

gls.de

Investments

GLS Bank investments
CompanyDateStageLead
right. based on science GmbHJun 2021Early FundingCo-investor
Africa GreenTec AGDec 2017DebtCo-investor
reCup GmbHMay 2022Series BCo-investor
FRENVIJul 2024VC RoundCo-investor
traceless materials GmbHSep 2023Series ACo-investor
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is GLS Bank based?

GLS Bank is headquartered in Bochum, Germany.

When was GLS Bank founded?

GLS Bank was founded in 1974.

How many portfolio companies does GLS Bank have?

GLS Bank has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in GLS Bank's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include right. based on science GmbH, Africa GreenTec AG, reCup GmbH, FRENVI, traceless materials GmbH.

What was GLS Bank's most recent investment shown here?

GLS Bank's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in FRENVI in 2024.

What sectors does GLS Bank focus on?

GLS Bank focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does GLS Bank focus on?

GLS Bank typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is GLS Bank's AUM?

GLS Bank's assets under management are estimated between $11.7B and $12.1B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBochum
Year Founded1974

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