Freudenberg Venture Capital GmbH (FVC) is the venture capital arm of Freudenberg & Co. KG. specializing in investments in seed, start-up, early venture, mid venture, late venture, and growth capital transactions. It seeks to invest in specialty chemicals, medical technology, new materials, surface, and nano technologies. The firm only takes a minority stake and provides mezzanine financing, if necessary. It typically invests between €0.5 million ($0.79 million) and €5 million ($7.94 million). The firm also invests as co-investor. Freudenberg Venture Capital GmbH (FVC) was founded in 2001 and is based in Weinheim, Germany.