State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Overview
The State of North Rhine-Westphalia is a federal state of Germany that acts as a public investor to promote economic development. It provides funding, grants, and subsidies to companies through its various ministries and programs, such as the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy. This support targets strategic sectors to foster innovation, create jobs, and strengthen the regional economy. A notable example is its public funding commitment to Black Semiconductor as part of the IPCEI program for microelectronics. The state also operates NRW.BANK, its promotional bank, which provides a range of financing solutions.
Portfolio Companies
25
Website
land.nrwInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| VoltH2 | Nov 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Black Semiconductor | Jun 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| KyDo Therapeutics | Jan 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Carbon Minds | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Motus Health GmbH | Sep 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is State of North Rhine-Westphalia based?
State of North Rhine-Westphalia is headquartered in Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
When was State of North Rhine-Westphalia founded?
Founding year information for State of North Rhine-Westphalia is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does State of North Rhine-Westphalia have?
State of North Rhine-Westphalia has 25 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in State of North Rhine-Westphalia's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include VoltH2, Black Semiconductor, KyDo Therapeutics, Carbon Minds, Motus Health GmbH.
What was State of North Rhine-Westphalia's most recent investment shown here?
State of North Rhine-Westphalia's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in KyDo Therapeutics in 2026.
What sectors does State of North Rhine-Westphalia focus on?
State of North Rhine-Westphalia focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does State of North Rhine-Westphalia focus on?
State of North Rhine-Westphalia typically invests at the MultiStage stage.