Rudolf Franz

Investor & Board Member | Capital Markets & Transformation

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

About

Over the past 30+ years, I have built experience across venture capital, public equity markets, and industrial technology businesses — navigating complex transformation situations that require disciplined governance, capital markets credibility, and durable alignment between management teams and long-term investors.

Experience

  • Member of the Board, ExOne Global Holdings at ExOne
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    Serving as a non-executive director following the merger of voxeljet and ExOne, supporting governance, strategic alignment, and long-term value creation during the integration and transformation phase. ExOne Global Holdings is backed by Anzu Partners and Monacum Partners and operates globally across China, Japan, India, the United States, and Germany.

  • voxeljet GmbH ()
    • CEO, voxeljet AG
      Jul 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Led voxeljet AG through a critical transformation phase, including the transition from public listing, investor alignment alongside anchor investor Anzu Partners, and strategic restructuring initiatives to strengthen financial resilience and global competitiveness. Guided the organization through complex stakeholder, governance, and operational challenges during a period of significant change. Transitioned at year-end 2025 from the CEO role to serve as a non-executive director of ExOne Global Holdings following the merger of voxeljet and ExOne.

    • CFO NYSE/Nasdaq (Ticker: VJET), voxeljet AG
      Oct 2013 - Jun 2024 · 10 yrs 9 mos

      Led capital markets strategy, governance, and investor relations for NYSE/Nasdaq-listed voxeljet AG, securing over US$200 million through IPO and secondary transactions. Structured debt financings, managed SEC/Nasdaq compliance, partnered closely with the board and audit committee, and supported the company’s international expansion and strategic transformation.

    • COO, Voxeljet Technology GmbH
      Oct 2009 - Sep 2013 · 4 yrs

      Oversaw commercial and operational functions during international expansion, establishing scalable processes and strategic partnerships across key industrial sectors. Supported voxeljet’s transition into a publicly listed company and helped lead the successful NYSE IPO in 2013, raising US$100 million.

  • Member of the Investment Committee at Bayern Kapital GmbH
    Oct 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 10 mos

    Pleased to serve since October 2016 as a member of the investment committees of Wachstumsfonds Bayern, Wachstumsfonds Bayern 2, and ScaleUp-Fonds Bayern, managed by Bayern Kapital – supporting high-growth companies across Bavaria.

  • Member of the University Council at Technische Hochschule Augsburg
    Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Pleased to serve as an external member of the University Council since 2021, supporting the governance and strategic advisory of the university.

  • Member of the Board at FORUM MEDIA GROUP GMBH
    Jan 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 7 mos

    Pleased to serve since January 2015 as a member of the advisory board – supporting the strategic development and growth of the company in the publishing and media sector.