Hermann Hauser Investment

Hermann Hauser Investment is a venture capital firm founded by Hermann Hauser, focusing on early-stage investments in deep-tech startups within the DACH region. The firm primarily targets seed and Series A stages, emphasizing scalable technologies with high innovation potential. Their investment areas include Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health, Synthetic Biology, Operating Systems, Electronics, and Quantum Computing. The firm's geographical focus encompasses Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Investment sizes range from €3 million to €20 million, depending on the stage and potential of the startup. Hermann Hauser Investment aims to foster science-based entrepreneurship and supports the growth of innovative deep-tech companies in Central Europe. Their mission is to be a long-term partner for sustainable and successful business development, particularly for academic spin-offs and university-related startups. The firm collaborates with various strategic partners, including the Institute for Entrepreneurship Cambridge-Tirol (I.E.C.T. – Hermann Hauser), which supports deep-tech entrepreneurs in founding, product development, and market introduction. Through these partnerships, Hermann Hauser Investment contributes to the growth and success of deep-tech startups in the region.

The firm's founder, Hermann Hauser, is a renowned entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a background in physics. He co-founded Amadeus Capital Partners in 1997 and has been instrumental in building globally successful companies. Hauser holds an MA in Physics from Vienna University and a PhD in Physics from the University of Cambridge. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and has received numerous honors, including an Honorary CBE in 2001 and an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) in 2015. His extensive experience and network provide valuable support to the startups in which Hermann Hauser Investment invests.

Hermann Hauser Investment's approach combines financial support with strategic guidance, leveraging Hauser's experience and the firm's network to help startups navigate challenges and achieve growth. The firm's focus on deep-tech sectors positions it to capitalize on emerging technologies with significant market potential. By investing in early-stage companies, Hermann Hauser Investment plays a crucial role in bringing innovative solutions to market, contributing to the advancement of technology and industry in the DACH region.