Summiteer

Summiteer is a venture capital firm based in Ravensburg, Germany, dedicated to supporting companies that create sustainable value through innovative business models. The firm partners with ambitious founders in Germany, Europe, and worldwide, investing at various stages from Seed to Growth, with flexibility for maturing companies. Summiteer is sector-agnostic, with expertise in Green Tech, Software, Consumer Goods, Food, and Services, among others. Investment sizes range from €100,000 to €1.5 million, with a focus on both lead and co-investment structures. The firm operates with evergreen capital, providing long-term private funding without a fixed term or fund structure. Summiteer's management team includes founder Sven Schulz, a serial entrepreneur with expertise in industry, technology, and software sectors, and Dominik Bär, who brings over 15 years of experience in investment banking. Together, they aim to pass on their entrepreneurial experience and provide access to a vast network to support ambitious entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses sustainably. Summiteer's portfolio includes companies like encentive, a start-up specializing in AI-based energy optimization for industrial applications, which secured €2.7 million in a seed financing round led by Summiteer. The firm also organizes events like the Investor Summit Bodensee, aiming to establish the Lake Constance region as a start-up hub by connecting regional founders with investors. Through these initiatives, Summiteer demonstrates its commitment to fostering innovation and sustainable growth in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.