Cross Atlantic Angels

Cross Atlantic Angels is a US-based angel investor network that focuses on early-stage startups founded in Germany, particularly those seeking to expand into the US market. The group comprises over 25 members, including entrepreneurs, corporate executives, programmers, engineers, finance professionals, lawyers, investment bankers, and tax advisors. They source deals through their networks, presenting opportunities to the group and allowing each angel to invest at their discretion. The firm has made investments in various industries, leveraging their networks and expertise to support portfolio companies toward successful exits.

The founding team includes Niklas Herriger, a three-time founder and former IP lawyer, serving as the Germany–U.S. Growth Partner, and Jens Weitzel, a founder, advisor, and go-to-market executive, formerly SAP's VP of Business Development. Their combined experience and networks are instrumental in identifying and nurturing high-potential startups.

Cross Atlantic Angels has a history of investing in German startups with a path to US market entry. Their portfolio includes companies like Trackle, a fertility tracking thermometer based in Bonn, Germany; Tidely, a liquidity management software company from Munich, Germany; Nexxa.ai, specializing in agentic AI for heavy industries, located in Sunnyvale, US; Hema.to, offering end-to-end AI cytometry solutions from Munich, Germany; Assemblio, providing automated manufacturing instructions in Stuttgart, Germany; and Autopoiesis Sciences, focusing on AI for scientific discovery in San Francisco, US. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting innovative startups with global expansion potential.