Tom Villinger is CEO of D11Z. Ventures in Heilbronn, Germany. See contact routes.
Tom Villinger is CEO of D11Z. Ventures in Heilbronn, Germany, the venture arm of Dieter Schwarz’s family office and a platform he has led since the firm’s 2024 rebrand from earlier regional vehicles tied to Zukunftsfonds Heilbronn. D11Z describes itself as an early-stage investor backing startups from pre-seed to Series A, with a focus on AI, B2B software, digital innovation, cybersecurity, deep tech, and other software-led companies, primarily in Europe. Public descriptions say the platform is evergreen/single-LP and emphasizes long-term support, but I could not verify a standard check size or clear lead-versus-follow behavior from available sources. Named portfolio companies mentioned in public sources include PL BioScience, akirolabs, and BORN2GROW, and D11Z says it backs more than 50 portfolio companies overall. Villinger has also said the firm aims to invest in up to 100 tech startups by the end of the decade. He has publicly emphasized Europe’s competitiveness and the need to back startups in key technologies to shape the digital future. Sources also describe him as active in M&A and VC/PE fundraising across Europe, the Gulf, and the U.S., with a prior role as co-founder and
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