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Good Brands AG

Good Brands AG is a Mannheim-based venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed and seed-stage direct-to-consumer startups in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, focusing on sectors like dietary supplements and functional cosmetics.

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Overview

What Good Brands AG does

What Good Brands AG is

Good Brands AG is a Mannheim-based venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed and seed-stage direct-to-consumer startups in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, focusing on sectors like dietary supplements and functional cosmetics.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Venture Capital
Founded
Founded in 2016
Approximate age
About 10 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
April 26, 2026

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Capability profile

Good Brands AG as a funder

Investment thesis

Good Brands AG invests in early-stage D2C consumer brands in the DACH region, focusing on dietary supplements and functional cosmetics while providing hands-on support in branding, logistics, and marketing.

Focus narrative

Good Brands AG invests in D2C startups, managing around 20 ventures with a maximum investment of €250,000 per startup. The firm emphasizes early-stage investments in the DACH region, particularly in sectors like dietary supplements and functional cosmetics, while remaining open to groundbreaking concepts across various industries.

Value beyond capital

Good Brands AG provides more than just capital; it offers comprehensive support in branding, logistics, production processes, sales, marketing, social media, finance, HR, legal expertise, and ESG due diligence. This hands-on approach is designed to help young consumer brands navigate the complexities of market entry and growth.

Terms and economics

Typical check
$250,000
Sweet spot
$250,000

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Regions
EuropeDACH

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
20
Recorded notable exits
BitterLiebe and Honest Food Company

Portfolio context

Notable portfolio companies include: Start Now Consulting GmbH: A company associated with entrepreneur and TV investor Judith Williams, which supports unique startups in achieving success. BitterLiebe / BitterPower GmbH: A dietary supplement brand that achieved significant growth. Honest Food Company GmbH: A ghost-restaurant and delivery-food company that was acquired by Delivery Hero SE. von Jungfeld: A socks and lifestyle brand that received growth financing.

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Last reviewed

April 26, 2026

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