DEG is a Venture Capital firm based in Cologne, Germany.

DEG provides financing, advice and support to private sector enterprises operating in developing and emerging-market countries.

Early Stage
Growth
Financial Services
Infrastructure
Headquarters
Cologne, Germany
Founded
1962
Portfolio Companies
12
Total Investments
13
Last Investment
Mar 2026
Geographic Focus
Developing Markets, Emerging Markets
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Investment Thesis

DEG provides long-term loans and equity investments to private-sector enterprises in developing and emerging countries, combining financing with advice and support.

It was founded in 1962. It has made 13 investments. Its portfolio includes Jungle Ventures, Massive Bio and Banca.Me. Focus areas include Financial Services and Infrastructure.

Portfolio12

Co-investors24

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24 co-investors across 28 shared portfolio companies — who they back alongside, and how often they lead.

Venture Capital ×20 · Corporate VC ×2 · Accelerator ×1 · 26 shared rounds

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