Founded in 2000 and based in Mannheim, Germany, Leonardo Venture focuses on seed, startup, and early-stage investments, with a particular emphasis on the healthcare sector. The firm has a preference for investing in companies that are 2-3 years old and has a track record of investing in nanotechnology and hardware startups. Leonardo Venture typically invests in rounds with 1-2 participants, with funding ranging from $1 million to $5 million. While the firm is involved in less than 2 deals per year, it has had notable success with portfolio startups such as ISIS sentronics.