Alexander Sommer-Fein

Managing Partner @ LZH Group | Co-Founder @ smash | Ex-BCG

Austria

About

Results-driven business & tech enthusiast with a strong background in strategy consulting, startup investments, and innovation in the real estate sector (PropTech & ConTech). Currently building a forward-thinking real estate company with a focus on sustainable, affordable living—combining productization strategies with long-term, future-oriented thinking. Passionate about shaping the future of living through scalable, tech-enabled solutions. Always open to meaningful connections and collaborations in real estate, innovation, and investment.

Experience

  • Co-Founder | Investor Relations & Strategic Projects at SMASH
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    We are building Europe's leading padel provider. smash combines real estate expertise with a passion for sport and an uncompromising focus on player experience. We build and operate our courts as we ourselves would expect as players: world-class facilities instead of functional buildings, a genuine community instead of mass operations.

  • Managing Partner at LZH Energy
    Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Leading the corporate innovation arm of LZH Group, focused on "Energy-as-a-Service" solutions for multi-family homes. We provide tenants with easy access to local, renewable energy while offering modular, scalable energy models for real estate owners. Focus areas: Renewable Energy · Energy Communities · Business Model Innovation

  • Managing Partner | Head of Strategy & Innovation at LZH Group
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Co-founding and scaling an innovative real estate company committed to sustainable and affordable living. We prioritize standardized building designs, process efficiency, and a full life-cycle approach to real estate development. Focus areas: Real Estate · Strategic Management · Sustainability · Innovation Leadership

  • Managing Partner at Peak Pride Invest GmbH
    Mar 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mos

    Private angel investment vehicle focused on backing strong founding teams and high-potential innovation across industries, with a special interest in sustainable technologies and digital solutions.

  • Peak Pride Management (5 yrs 7 mos)
    • Managing Director
      Nov 2018 - Jan 2024 · 5 yrs 3 mos

      Led a boutique investment platform offering "Venture Capital as a Service" to major family offices and selected investors. Built and managed a high-performing team to support both investors and start-ups. Key mandate: Establishing the VC/PE setup for one of Austria’s largest family offices (Dr. Hans-Peter Haselsteiner), with a focus on PropTech, ConstructionTech, Sustainability, Digital Health, and Real Estate. Focus areas: Venture Capital · Private Equity · Strategic Advisory

    • Investment Director
      Jul 2018 - Oct 2018 · 4 mos