About
Alex von Frankenberg is an investor focused on Bitcoin, cryptocurrency infrastructure, and artificial intelligence startups and funds through a family office, holding multiple board positions. He is the author of "Bitcoin - Das ehrliche Geld," with English and Spanish editions planned for 2026, and speaks publicly on innovation, startups, and blockchain topics. Von Frankenberg has over 20 years of experience in corporate venture capital and supporting innovation ecosystems.
Experience
- Family OfficeInvestor in Bitcoin, crypto infrastructure and AI startups and fundscurrent2025 — presentEurope
- May VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2025 — presentEurope
- HodltrainerAuthor: Bitcoin - Das ehrliche Geldcurrent2025 — present
- High-Tech Gründerfonds GmbHManaging Director2005 — 2025Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Siemens Technology AcceleratorVenture Manager2002 — 2005Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- B.FocusSales and Marketing Director2001 — 2002Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- Siemens Management ConsultingProject Manager1997 — 2001Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- Accenture (Andersen ConsultingSenior Consultant1992 — 1995Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area
- Deutsche BankApprenticeship Banking1986 — 1988Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Skills & more
blockchain4Strategy45Venture Capital99Start-ups99bitcoin17Entrepreneurship99Corporate Development99Private Equity99Business Strategy90Mergers & Acquisitions74Due Diligence49Business Development38
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Management ConsultingM&A experienceInvestmentsCorporate FinanceMergersE-commerceNew Business DevelopmentBusiness PlanningRestructuringValuationProduct ManagementEmerging Markets- Certified Board Member — Board Partners | Board Academy
From Alex's professional profile.
Colleagues at CV Labs
Ahmed Bin Sulayem
Advisor (Middle East) at CV Labs
Alex Humboldt
Junior Events Manager, CV Labs at CV Labs
Alex Wassmer
Vice-Chairman at CV Labs
Antonio Beja
Advisor (Global) at CV Labs
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Benedek Orban
Head of Ecosystem, CV VC & CV Labs at CV Labs
Benjamin Jones
Senior Ecosystem Manager - Events & Partnerships, CV Labs at CV Labs
Björn Rosendahl
Fundraising & Growth at CV Labs
Brenton Naicker
Director of Capital Formation & Growth at CV Labs
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Alex von Frankenberg?
- Alex von Frankenberg is an investor focused on Bitcoin, cryptocurrency infrastructure, and artificial intelligence startups and funds through a family office, holding multiple board positions. He is the author of "Bitcoin - Das ehrliche Geld," with English and Spanish editions planned for 2026, and speaks publicly on innovation, startups, and blockchain topics. Von Frankenberg has over 20 years of experience in corporate venture capital and supporting innovation ecosystems.
- Where does Alex von Frankenberg work?
- Alex von Frankenberg is Advisor (CV VC) at CV Labs.
- Where did Alex von Frankenberg go to school?
- Alex von Frankenberg studied at University of Mannheim (Ph.D, Business); Texas McCombs School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management (emphasis Finance and IT)); University of Mannheim (Undergraduate equivalent, Business Administration).
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Shared employers
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Also worked at Siemens Management Consulting5
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