NCA
NCA VC, a Hamburg accelerator, invested in B2B startups from 2017 to 2025 and is not currently making new startup investments.
NCA at a glance
| Address | c/o Spaces Kallmorgen Tower, Willy-Brandt-Straße 23, 20457 Hamburg, Germany |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 1 standing programme |
| Official website | nca.vc |
| hello@nca.vc |
Track record
What NCA reports about its portfolio.
All figures self-reported — nca.vc, as of 2025.
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at NCA, separate from the funding calls above.
NCA Acceleration Programme
AcceleratorA six-month remote programme for B2B startups, paired with an investment and corporate pilots. Closed to new startups.
Best for: B2B startups selling to businesses
- 6 months
- Online
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
NCA ran a six-month acceleration programme for B2B startups from 2017 to 2025. It is closed to new startups: the imprint says NCA is not currently making any new startup investments.
What you get
- Investment, followed by remote support during the six months
- Coaching and a network of mentors
- Introductions to corporate partners who test products and give feedback
- Fundraising support and help with follow-on rounds
How selection works: NCA scouted and screened startups to suit its corporate partners' needs. The site does not publish founder selection criteria.
How to apply: There is no open call. Use the general contact address on the imprint to ask about future intake.
Incubation tracks
The routes into NCA, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration ProgramSix months of remote support for B2B startups, alongside an investment. Closed to new startups. | Acceleration | — | — |
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Business advisory
Coaching on product-market fit, sales and tech decisions, with product and tech sparring, fundraising readiness and sales workshops.
Market access
Introductions to corporate partners who test products and give feedback, and access to a corporate customer network.
How to apply to NCA
Before you apply
- Read the imprint first. It says NCA is not currently making any new startup investments.
- The site lists no open call, application form or deadline.
If you want to get in touch
- General enquiries go to hello@nca.vc, the address on the imprint.
- Corporate partners use the 'Contact us to learn more' route on the For Corporates page.
How selection worked
- NCA scouted, screened and selected startups to suit its corporate partners' needs.
- The site does not publish founder selection criteria.
About NCA
NCA VC is run by Next Commerce Accelerator GmbH from Hamburg, Germany. It connected B2B startups with corporate partners for venture-client pilots and investment. Its website says it invested in 77 B2B startups from 2017 to 2025. Its imprint says it is not currently making any new startup investments.
How the programme worked
The acceleration programme ran for six months, with remote support included alongside the investment. The site describes coaching on product-market fit, sales and tech decisions, a network of mentors, tailored workshops and fundraising support. Startups received cash as well as expertise, and the site says the option depended on the stage a startup had reached. Support continued after the six months through an alumni network.
The site says 75% of portfolio companies received follow-on funding within six months. These figures are NCA's own.
Sectors
The site lists B2B SaaS, AI, data and automation, trade and commerce, logistics, construction and circularity.
What corporates got
NCA worked with more than 25 corporate investors, which it calls corporate LPs. It described venture-client pilots, scouting and screening of startups, startup speed-dating sessions with corporate partners, roadshows, and a Demo Day. Its corporate pages say it runs pilots from problem framing through to scale.
Who can apply
The site does not state a country restriction for startups. The body is based in Hamburg and works with German corporate partners. No application route is open at the time of this check, because the imprint says NCA is not currently making any new startup investments.
Who runs it
Christoph Schepan and Thorsten Wittmütz are the managing partners, as the team page lists them.
Where it is
The registered address is c/o Spaces Kallmorgen Tower, Willy-Brandt-Straße 23, 20457 Hamburg, Germany.
Conflicting signals
The website gives mixed signals about whether NCA is still investing. The home page describes investing in the past tense, 'From 2017 to 2025'. The For Startups page still says support is 'included with our investment'. The imprint states plainly that NCA is not currently making any new startup investments. Check the imprint before relying on any other page.
Get in touch
Send a message to NCA — we'll forward it on your behalf.
Who they work with
Stage
The team
Christoph Schepan
Managing Partner
Thorsten Wittmütz
Managing Partner
Frequently asked questions about NCA
What does NCA do?
NCA VC is run by Next Commerce Accelerator GmbH from Hamburg, Germany. It connected B2B startups with corporate partners for venture-client pilots and investment. Its website says it invested in 77 B2B startups from 2017 to 2025. Its imprint says it is not currently making any new startup investments.
Where is NCA located?
NCA is located at c/o Spaces Kallmorgen Tower, Willy-Brandt-Straße 23, 20457 Hamburg, Germany.
What programs does NCA run?
NCA runs NCA Acceleration Programme.
What stage of startup does NCA support?
NCA supports startups at the Ideation, Validation, Early Revenue and Growth stages.
How do I apply to NCA?
- Read the imprint first. It says NCA is not currently making any new startup investments. - The site lists no open call, application form or deadline. - General enquiries go to hello@nca.vc, the address on the imprint. - Corporate partners use the 'Contact us to learn more' route on the For Corporates page. - NCA scouted, screened and selected startups to suit its corporate partners' needs.
Who runs NCA?
Christoph Schepan (Managing Partner) and Thorsten Wittmütz (Managing Partner).
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