Firms

Marvelous

Invests in early-stage European deep tech startups and venture funds commercialising scientific advances in advanced materials, waste valorisation and robotics. Its Capital business manages direct and hybrid funds, while its Catalyst connects startups with industrial customers and scientific partners to validate and scale technologies.

Founded: 2024
Type: Venture capital

Funds1

Marvelous Scito Fund2026-05-222026-05-22€20M
€20 million hybrid venture fund backed by the Joachim Herz Foundation, announced on 22 May 2026. Invests in selected German and European deep tech venture funds and directly alongside them in scientific startups, focused on advanced materials, waste valorisation and robotics. The manager’s own fund page confirms the size. Separate Marvelous Ventures Fund I portfolio investments are not automatically attributed to Scito.

Team

Arne Morteani Marvelous, Venture Partner — Dealflow and Scientific Due Diligence	—— – —
Chris Heyer Marvelous, General Partner	—— – —
Christian Schad Marvelous, Venture Partner — Operations and Finance	—— – —
Lian Michelson Marvelous, General Partner	—— – —
Michael Kirch Marvelous, Venture Partner — Dealflow	—— – —
Philipp Buddemeier Marvelous, General Partner	—— – —

Operations and support

Alfried BührdelOperating Partner — Finance and Operations

Anja LeissnerFood Expert

Anju NegiFounder’s Associate

Catherine TubbHead of Science

Daniel AurielChemical Expert

Jannis DuckekVisiting Catalyst Associate

Lia CarlucciFood Expert

Raffael HodiFounder’s Associate

Co-investing

No co-investors on record yet.

Investments

$—Unknown date	SEAL Robotics	Marvelous
$—Unknown date	ABSORA	Marvelous
$—Unknown date	NANOPLUME	Marvelous