Venture Studio Profile: Next Big Thing AG

Type: Venture Studio

Location: Factory Görlitzer Park, Berlin, Germany

Description: Next Big Thing AG (NBT) is Europe's leading venture studio and early-stage investment company specializing in the Machine Economy. Founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, NBT combines technical understanding, innovative leadership, and determination to build transformative deep-tech companies in IoT, AI, and DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology). NBT operates as a technical co-founder, providing comprehensive support from ideation through scaling, with a focus on B2B companies addressing urgent global challenges. The organization manages €35 million in impact capital and offers a complete framework for accelerating IoT ventures through its proven venture-building process. NBT is particularly focused on sustainable solutions that contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals, including efficient manufacturing, sustainable food production, green energy, and smart mobility. Through its Visionaries Program, NBT provides aspiring founders with a 100-day incubation phase, pre-seed funding up to €700K, and allows founders to retain 74.9% equity.

Industry Focus: Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, Industrial IoT (IIoT), Distributed Ledger Technology/Blockchain, CleanTech/Renewable Energy, Healthcare/Medical Technology, Construction Technology, Smart Cities & Mobility, Manufacturing/Industry 4.0, Real Estate Technology, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Sustainable Food Production, Agriculture Technology, Computer Vision, Sensor Technology

Geographic Focus: Europe, Germany, Berlin

Founded: 2016

Typical Check Size: €500K initial investment, growing to €2M+ over multiple rounds

Portfolio Companies: 9 companies

Total Companies Built: 15

Years in Operation: 9

Website: https://nextbigthing.ag/

Apply URL: https://nextbigthing.ag/visionaries/