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
Education
- University of MannheimPh.D, Business1995 — 1997
- Texas McCombs School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management (emphasis Finance and IT)1990 — 1992
- University of MannheimUndergraduate equivalent, Business Administration1988 — 1990
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
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Also attended University of Mannheim66
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Also attended Texas McCombs School of Business138
Bill GurleyGeneral Partner Emeritus at BenchmarkArnon DinurPartner at 83NorthMonica SolizDirector, Marketing at Sapphire VenturesDale ChangOperating Partner at Scale Venture PartnersJoel HemmertFinance/Legal/IR at 8VCMadison McDonaldFinance/Legal/IR at 8VC
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Shared employers
Also worked at High-Tech Gründerfonds GmbH29
Jakob SteinVice President at CreandumGerrit GnisaInvestment Manager at Enjoyventure ManagementBenjamin ErhartPartner at UVC PartnersJan SessenhausenGeneral Partner at TEV VenturesKoen LenssenDirector at Rabo Corporate VenturingHenrik Grosse HokampPartner at Revent
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Also worked at Siemens Technology Accelerator151
Karim FarisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)OttoInvestor at InvestinorCeline XiaoInvestor at DN CapitalBala SathiamurthyInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)GiselaInvestor at Eudemian VenturesThomas MeierPartner, Head of Resilience in Energy & Resources Investments at Verve Ventures
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Also worked at Siemens Management Consulting5
Also worked at Accenture (Andersen Consulting587
Mark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront VenturesViviana FagaGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesJulie YangVice President at InvestcorpAmira OujiVice President of Platform & Portfolio Success, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionAntonio GrifoniAssociate at P101 VenturesWendy XiaoPartner at Northzone
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