Andreas Umbach

Photonics Entrepreneurship Consulting

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

I have more than 20 years experience in the global photonics and optical communications industry. After my academic career I was co-founder and CEO of u2t Photonics AG, a Berlin based technology spin-off of Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institut. In this role I was responsible for the active and passive side of international mergers and acquisitions and actively directed the company’s direction in the field of photonic integrated circuits. Now I consult on photonics technologies using his extensive network in this global ecosystem. I enjoy to coach young entrepreneurs and give advice on strategic business decisions throughout the lifecycle of their company. Support of the management team and leadership training are offered by direct coaching mandates or by taking on board positions. Leading the next generation semiconductor Start-ups system design and development. Specializing in leading multidisciplinary, multi-cultural teams to develop products/technology from concept to production. Technical lead for a number of new projects and customer-facing customers. Experienced as an entrepreneur in international businesses. Strong technical background with expertise in optoelectronic device physics, passive optics (power converters), materials characterization and control, RFIC design, embedded computing systems

Experience

  • Expert Mentor at PhotonHub Scaling Club
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Expert Mentor at EIC Scaling Club
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Chair of Advisory Board at Black Semiconductor
    Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

  • Co-Founder and CTO at CUROLED GmbH
    Aug 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

  • Chief Executive Officer at AUCCEPT Consulting GmbH
    May 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

    AUCCEPT Consulting GmbH is offering AUthentic Coaching and Consulting on Entrepreneurship and Photonics Technologies. Andreas Umbach has more than 20 years experience as founder and CEO of a technology start-up in a global industry. He has been responsible for the active and passive side of international mergers and acquisitions. He actively directed the company’s direction in the field of photonic integrated circuits. Now he is aiming to consult on photonics technologies using his extensive network in this global industry. He is pleased to coach entrepreneurs and give advice on strategic business decisions throughout the lifecycle of the company. Support of the management team and leadership training are offered by direct coaching mandates or in the form of board positions.