Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.

What Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. does

Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. (BACB) is a Berlin-based non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1998 that operates as the official business angel association for the Berlin-Brandenburg region, connecting 140+ private angel investors with early-stage startups across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). The club runs a structured six-stage dealflow pipeline (Pre-check, Screening, Intro Call, Steering Day, Pitching Day, Terms & Due Diligence) via the Dealum digital platform, complemented by in-person PitchingDays, cluster meetings, and an Innovation's Bridge program. Services are provided free of charge to startups; the organization monetizes exclusively through annual membership fees from angels, family associates, professional investors (VCs and family offices), and corporate supporting members.

BACB's product surface spans a digital dealflow platform, a membership program with four tiers (Business Angel €1,250/year, Family & Associates €250 add-on, Professional Investor €4,000, Fördermitgliedschaften from €2,500), three thematic clusters (Health Angels, Tech Angels, Consumer Angels) that organize vertical specialization and focused co-investment, and educational products including the paid two-month Angel Incubator (€2,900 + VAT, €500 discount for members) and the annual Angel Camp. The club also operates Berlin Angel Fund via wholly-owned subsidiary BACB Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH as a co-investment vehicle that writes larger tickets alongside members. Marketing and distribution leverage a 50+ events/year calendar (PitchingDays, Angel Meetups, Innovator's Bridge, Female Founders Contest, workshops), co-marketing with corporate partners (Berliner Sparkasse, Commerzbank, Weberbank, IBB Ventures, DIN), and network ties to Berlin universities and incubators (TH Brandenburg, Uni Potsdam, BHT, ESMT/VALI, Reaktor Berlin, SIBB, DesignFarm Berlin).

Investment activity through BACB members is steady and diffuse: ~30 funding rounds per year with ~€4M deployed annually, median ~€25K per angel ticket (range €10K-€500K), and a portfolio of 50-85+ startups across 20+ industries (Consumer, Health & Science, Energy & GreenTech, Business Products & Services, FinTech, Agro & Food, Manufacturing & Industry). Notable portfolio companies include Amperecloud, Aivy, Aumio, FYTA, Captiq, Rausgegangen (exited), Meloon (exited), and FEMNA Health (whose investor Eve Büchner was named BACB Business Angel of the Year 2024). Operating geography is regional DACH with Berlin-Brandenburg as the anchor; the 5-person operational team (Managing Director Sebastian Schwenke plus Heads of Dealflow, Events & Communications, Backoffice/HR, and a working student) is supported by a volunteer board chaired by Tobias Wittich.

Name

Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.

Legal name

Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.

Website

https://bacb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. is a Berlin-based non-profit association that connects 140+ business angels with early-stage DACH startups via a structured dealflow pipeline, thematic clusters (Health, Tech, Consumer), the Angel Incubator and Angel Camp education programs, and the Berlin Angel Fund co-investment vehicle.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Angel Investing Network

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Micro-VC & Angel Funds (FSANAAAI)

Keywords

• Business angel network
• Early-stage investment
• Startup dealflow
• Angel investor community
• Syndicated seed funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: The club generates revenue through annual membership fees from business angels, family members, professional investors (VCs, family offices), and supporting corporate/organizational members. Startups receive services free of charge; the club profits on successful exits as a shareholder.
2. Angel Incubator program fees: The Angel Incubator is a paid 2-month training program (€2,900 + VAT) for aspiring angel investors, with a €500 discount for BACB members.
3. Exit participations: The club and its members benefit as shareholders when portfolio startups achieve exits, generating carried-interest-like returns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. (BACB) operates a non-profit angel investing association that matches pre-seed to bridge-stage startups in the DACH region with its network of 140+ business angels. Its core offering is a structured dealflow and screening service (pre-check, screening, intro call, Steering Day, PitchingDay, terms & due diligence), supported by themed clusters (Health Angels, Tech Angels, Consumer Angels), educational programs (Angel Incubator, Angel Camp), and a co-investment vehicle (Berlin Angel Fund / BACB Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH). Memberships for angels, professional investors, and corporate supporters generate fee revenue; startups are served free of charge and the club participates in exits.

Product overview

The Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. (BACB) is a business angel network organization offering a comprehensive platform for connecting early-stage startups with experienced investors in the DACH region. The core offering consists of a digital dealflow platform enabling members to discover and evaluate startups remotely, combined with structured screening processes and regular networking events (PitchingDays, Innovator's Bridge). The organization operates educational programs including the Angel Incubator (a 2-month investment readiness program at €2,900) and Angel Camp (annual 2-day intensive). Thematic clusters (Health Angels, Tech Angels, Consumer Angels) organize members by sector focus. The Berlin Angel Fund serves as the club's investment vehicle. Membership tiers range from €1,250/year for individual angels to €4,000/year for professional investors. Services for startups are free, with the club profiting as shareholders upon successful exits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Health Angels: Cluster focused on healthcare, digital health, and pharma/biotech startups
• Tech Angels
• Consumer Angels
• BACB Angel Incubator
• Angel Camp
• Innovator's Bridge

Products and services

• Membership Programs Tiered annual memberships granting business angels, family & associates, professional investors (VCs, family offices), and corporate/supporting members access to BACB's dealflow, events, clusters, and Angel Incubator. Business Angel membership €1,250/year; Family & Associates add-on €250/year; Professional Investor €4,000/year; Supporting membership starting at €2,500/year.
• Angel Incubator Training Program A 2-month paid training program that prepares aspiring angels to become investment-ready, including 6 peer-learning sessions, 5 startup calls, 2 PitchingDays, and Angel Camp access. Priced at €2,900 + VAT (€500 discount for BACB members); no obligation to invest after completion.
• Angel Camp Annual Event Annual 2-day intensive event for business angels featuring workshops, panels, and networking at the Berliner Sparkasse venue on Wannsee lake; next edition April 23–24, 2026.
• Female Founders Contest Annual competition supporting female entrepreneurs in Germany, culminating in a finale on September 10, 2026 in Potsdam where 12 finalists pitch for the overall prize; designed to drive visibility and deal pipeline for women-led startups.
• PitchingDays Recurring live (and live-streamed) events where 6–8 screened startups pitch to the full BACB membership and network partners; serve as the primary deal-closing venue in BACB's structured investment process.
• Thematic Clusters (Health Angels, Tech Angels, Consumer Angels) Sector-specialized subgroups where business angels with healthcare (Health Angels, 35+), deep tech (Tech Angels, 24+), or consumer (Consumer Angels, 17+) expertise meet, review deals, and co-invest collaboratively within the BACB network.
• Innovator's Bridge Events Event formats connecting startups with investors and established industry players through workshops, keynotes, and academy programs, including Healthcare Innovators Bridge and other themed editions.
• Berlin Angel Fund Co-Investment Vehicle BACB's wholly-owned investment vehicle (BACB Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH) that co-invests alongside member angels in selected startups, enabling larger ticket sizes and structured follow-on rounds; managed by Steffen Seifarth and Lutz Kettner.
• Digital Dealflow Platform Digital dealflow platform (Dealum) that enables startups to submit a single application reaching 100+ BACB angels, and supports remote angel participation, structured screening, and investment process management.

Quantifiable outcome

• €10,000–€500,000 per startup investment (syndicated)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Commerzbank (Startup Hub)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Commerzbank joined as a partner member in 2026. The Commerzbank Startup Hub provides holistic banking services to startups and their investors, from seed capital to capital market transactions. The partnership includes co-hosted events and joint projects for startups and investors in the Berlin ecosystem.
• DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026DIN (German Institute for Standardization) joined as a partner member in May 2026. Provides startups with knowledge on norms and standards, helping them bring innovations to market faster and build investor/customer trust.
• Berliner Sparkasse x BACBcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Renewed cooperation in 2026 for the 7th consecutive year. Berliner Sparkasse continues to host Angel Camp and supports the BACB ecosystem with Gold-level partnership status.
• WeberbankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Weberbank (private bank in Berlin) has been a partner member for some time and hosts the annual Business Angel of the Year award ceremony.
• Berlin Finance CrewminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Berlin Finance Crew joined as a Corporate Partner Member in February 2026. A community of finance professionals in Berlin that strengthens connections within the investment ecosystem.
• Reaktor.BerlinminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Listed as a supporter of the 2026 Angel Camp. A startup incubator/accelerator in Berlin that collaborates with BACB on events.
• Berliner SparkassecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Berliner Sparkasse has been a partner since 2021 (now in its 7th year of cooperation). Hosts the Angel Camp venue at its historic property directly on Wannsee lake. Provides Gold-level sponsorship and supports the BACB annual Business Angel of the Year award.
• SLEGALminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSLEGAL is a law firm partner providing legal expertise to BACB members for investment transactions. Astrid Pütz (Rechtsanwältin & Notarin) mentors at the Angel Incubator.
• Blueberry WalnutminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgency founded by Anna Wanderwitz (BACB board member) that helps startups sharpen pitch decks and secure funding. Anna is a kooptiertes Vorstandsmitglied (co-opted board member) of BACB.
• Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft & TechnologieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner on the BACB website. Marcia Schranner from Berlin Partner spoke at the 2026 Angel Camp.
• SIBB e.V. (Startup Incubator Berlin)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a network partner. SIBB is a startup incubator in Berlin that collaborates with BACB on ecosystem events.
• Berlin Startup SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a network partner on the BACB website.
• Potsdam Science ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a network partner on the BACB website. Located in Potsdam, adjacent to the Berlin-Brandenburg startup ecosystem.
• MotionLab.BerlinminorGTM or Marketing Partner
• Uni Potsdam / Potsdam TransferminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a network partner. University of Potsdam's technology transfer office collaborates with BACB.
• TH Brandenburg (Technische Hochschule Brandenburg)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a network partner on the BACB website.
• IHK BerlinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a network partner. Oke Harms is a member of the IHK Berlin general assembly.
• BHT Startup Hub (Berliner Hochschule für Technik)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a network partner on the BACB website.
• Reaktor BerlinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a network partner. Startup incubator in Berlin.
• ESMT Berlin / VALI BerlinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a network partner. ESMT Berlin's VALI Berlin initiative collaborates with BACB.
• VisionHealth PioneersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a network partner on the BACB website.
• WFBB (Wirtschaftsförderung Brandenburg)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a network partner on the BACB website. The economic development agency for the state of Brandenburg.
• DesignFarm BerlinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a network partner on the BACB website.
• phineominorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a network partner on the BACB website. phineo is an impact investment analysis firm.
• Revo Hospitality GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner member/sponsor on the BACB website.
• R+V VersicherungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner member/sponsor on the BACB website.
• wir.berlinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a network partner on the BACB website. A Berlin city initiative.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• SeedBlink: European equity crowdfunding/syndication platform for early-stage startups. Comparable as a digital alternative to regional angel clubs, with overlapping dealflow in DACH/CEE startups.
• AngelList: Online platform enabling angel syndicates and rolling funds. Comparable as a dealflow and syndication channel competing with BACB's intermediated, in-person pitching model.
• Antler: Global early-stage VC with a strong Berlin presence that runs cohort-based founder programs. Comparable as an early-stage dealflow source and occasional co-investor/speaker partner for BACB.

Broad incumbents

• European Business Angels Network (EBAN): Pan-European umbrella for business angel networks. Comparable as an industry association aggregating angel dealflow and policy advocacy, operating at a much broader geographic scale than BACB.
• HTGF (High-Tech Gründerfonds): Germany's leading public-private seed VC fund. Comparable as an early-stage investor in DACH startups, sitting upstream of BACB's typical €10K–€500K ticket sizes.

Direct peers

• Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland (BAND): Germany's national umbrella association for business angels. Directly comparable as a non-profit angel network organizing deal flow, events, and education across DACH, with a stronger national footprint than BACB's regional Berlin-Brandenburg focus.
• BayStartUP: Bavarian business angel and startup network operating investor circles and pitch events across southern Germany. Comparable as a regional angel club with structured dealflow, investor education, and co-investment vehicles.

Regional players

• Investiere: Swiss-based angel and VC platform offering curated startup investments. Comparable as a DACH-region angel investment community, primarily serving Switzerland rather than Germany.
• Wien Business Angel Forum: Austrian business angel network organizing dealflow in the Vienna region. Comparable as a regional DACH angel club with structured screening and member events.

Others

• Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie: Berlin's economic development agency that partners with BACB on ecosystem events. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler — not a direct competitor — that channels startups and corporate partners into BACB's network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments20 records

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