Post by HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds

Two investors who have helped shape HTGF are taking on new responsibilities as partners: Axel Nitsch for Digital Tech & AI, and Johannes Weber for Industrial, Climate & Deep Tech.   The technologies securing Germany's and Europe's future are being built today – in AI labs, climate tech startups and research laboratories. Those who invest early and know how to translate technology into scalable companies will help determine who shapes the markets of tomorrow. With Axel and Johannes, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds is doubling down on investors who know their sectors from the inside, accompanying founders as a multi-stage VC platform from seed stage through to international scale.   Axel brings experience from 100+ financing rounds across 16 years in venture capital, including 10 years at HTGF, with investments such as Make.tv and Graylog. 🤖 Johannes is a successful founder himself, responsible for landmark investments including Traceless Materials, Instagrid and Proxima Fusion. ⚡   "Enabled by AI, we are in one of the most exciting phases I have ever experienced. So much is in flux – and I see that as a real opportunity for digital business models and for Germany. As a partner at HTGF, I can help shape exactly that." — Axel Nitsch   "What drives me are founders who genuinely want to change the status quo. I know from personal experience what it takes and what it costs to build something. As a partner, I want to bring exactly that to bear with even greater impact." — Johannes Weber   Congratulations, Axel and Johannes. We're excited for what's ahead.👏   Read the full press release in the comments below.