NRW.Bank
Overview
NRW.Bank is the promotional bank for the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, providing venture capital and equity financing to support startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in sectors including climate tech, life sciences, and information technology.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellbox Solutions | Mar 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| octonomy | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Volateq GmbH | Apr 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Abalos Therapeutics | Oct 2021 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| syte | Sep 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is NRW.Bank based?
NRW.Bank is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany.
When was NRW.Bank founded?
NRW.Bank was founded in 2002.
How many portfolio companies does NRW.Bank have?
NRW.Bank has 62 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in NRW.Bank's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Cellbox Solutions, octonomy, Volateq GmbH, Abalos Therapeutics, syte.
What was NRW.Bank's most recent investment shown here?
NRW.Bank's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in syte in 2026.
What sectors does NRW.Bank focus on?
NRW.Bank focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does NRW.Bank focus on?
NRW.Bank typically invests at the Early stage.
What is NRW.Bank's AUM?
NRW.Bank's assets under management are estimated between $784.9M and $784.9M.