DVC Deutsche Venture Capital, a leading venture capital firm based in Munich, focuses primarily on European growth companies in the areas of information technology, telecommunications, semiconductor and industrial technologies as well as life sciences. DVC's total administrated fund volume amounts to €300 million. For investments in private companies, DVC invests approximately €1 - 10 million  as lead investor or, in the case of larger financing rounds, as co-lead investor. DVC is a 'value-added' financial investor. Each sector team consists of experienced investment managers with relevant backgrounds. Since its formation in 1998, DVC has invested in approximately 70 companies.