Early. Already building.
Idea, prototype or first customers: we invest at pre-seed. Even at idea stage, show us evidence of how you think and execute — from this company or your previous work.
FOR FOUNDERSFIRST CHECKS. REAL CONVICTION.
Serious ambition.
Something to show.
A first company can start with years of curiosity, deep technical work or an unusually clear view of a market. Show us what makes you exceptional — and what you intend to build with it.
Pitch your company ↗01THE FIT
A point of view.
What do you understand that others miss? We look for founders under 26 with specific insights, independent judgment and the ability to turn conviction into progress.
Germany first.
We invest across sectors, primarily in Germany, with room for selected teams elsewhere in the European Union.
€50–100k to begin.
Initial investments through convertible loans or equity. A first-check strategy focused on the earliest stage.
02HOW WE GET TO KNOW YOU
Show your work.
Think with us.
Send us what you’re building.
Send a product, demo, research project or another concrete piece of work. Explain the problem, your insight and what you have learned by building.
Let’s meet.
We discuss your decisions, your depth of understanding and the scale of the opportunity. Come ready to think, challenge and be challenged.
Go deeper together.
Work directly with Darius and Hans to examine the product, market and plan. You assess our judgment and experience while we assess whether we should back you.
03GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you hit send.
Do I need a finished pitch deck?
No. A clear email and a link to something you have built can start the conversation. A deck is welcome if you already have one.
Do you only invest in one sector?
No. We invest across sectors, with a focus on early-stage technology companies and ambitious young teams.
Is the fund the same as Stealth Campus?
No. The fund invests in companies. Stealth Campus is a separate place to live and build. A campus application is not a funding application, and residency does not imply an investment.
Are you a follow-on fund?
No. Our strategy focuses on first checks rather than reserving capital for follow-on investments.
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