Gharage Ventures launches €40M Fund I to back travel retail startups
Singapore and Berlin-based Gharage Ventures launched its €40 million Fund I to invest in early-stage tech companies in travel and retail, focusing on automation, AI-driven workflows, data infrastructure, and more. The fund, originally founded by Gebr. Heinemann in 2020, is now independent. It plans to invest globally from seed to Series A, backing roughly 30 startups.
Impact and considerations
The new fund signals active investment in travel retail, potentially driving innovation and digitalization.
Key points
- Gharage Ventures launches €40M Fund I.
- Fund invests in early-stage tech in travel and retail.
- Plans global investments, backing ~30 startups.
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- First source publication
- 7 Mar 2026, 03:10
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- 14 Aug 2026, 08:09
- Last updated
- 7 Mar 2026, 03:10
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- PhocusWire All News：Gharage Ventures launches €40M Fund I to back travel retail startups | PhocusWire (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 7 Mar 2026, 03:10