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STS Ventures
STS Ventures is a Cologne-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in technology-driven startups, primarily in the pre-seed and seed stages. Founded by serial entrepreneur Stephan Schubert, the firm focuses on exceptional teams in the DACH region.
Overview
What STS Ventures does
What STS Ventures is
STS Ventures is a Cologne-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in technology-driven startups, primarily in the pre-seed and seed stages. Founded by serial entrepreneur Stephan Schubert, the firm focuses on exceptional teams in the DACH region.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Angel Group
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 3, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
STS Ventures as a funder
Investment thesis
STS Ventures invests in technology-driven startups in the DACH region, focusing on pre-seed and seed stages. The firm aims to support early-stage companies by providing initial and follow-up funding.
Focus narrative
STS Ventures typically invests in firms headquartered in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Initial investments range from €200,000 to €1 million, with the potential for total funding of up to €5 million per company through follow-up investments. The firm is stage- and industry-agnostic but prefers to be among the first investors in a startup.
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 7
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: JustWatch: A platform that collects user profiles of cinema-goers to learn their individual movie tastes and runs efficient trailer campaigns for studios and distributors. ottonova: Germany's first digital private health insurance provider. Rebike: An e-commerce startup that sells and rents new and used premium e-bikes. Klima.metrix: Provides footprint calculation software for companies. Audibene: Advises individuals with hearing loss on selecting appropriate hearing aids. Talent360: A platform that assists high-volume recruiters in managing recruitment campaigns effectively. Baqend: Offers a software tool that accelerates existing websites without additional hardware.
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What to know about STS Ventures
Upseed classifies STS Ventures under the Angel Group organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
March 3, 2026
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