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Fabian Gruner

Investor

Principal at HV Capital

Berlin, Germany

Writes $540K – $64.8M checks · typically $25M

About

Fabian Gruner specializes in scaling validated European deep-tech companies—robotics, AI-native defence tech and advanced semiconductors—publicly championing Europe's defence capabilities and actively backing hardware-focused, later-stage robotics founders like ARX Robotics.

Invests in

Climate TechConsumerFintechHealthtechSaaS

Experience

  1. HVPartnercurrent2018 — presentBerlin, Deutschland
  2. Hades MiningInvestmentcurrent2026 — presentMetropolregion München
  3. Ferroelectric Memory CompanyInvestmentcurrent2025 — present
  4. ARX RoboticsInvestmentcurrent2025 — present
  5. Marvel FusionInvestmentcurrent2024 — present
  6. One DataInvestmentcurrent2024 — present
  7. Quantum SystemsInvestmentcurrent2023 — present
  8. NEURA RoboticsInvestmentcurrent2023 — present
  9. SPREAD GmbHInvestmentcurrent2023 — presentBerlin, Deutschland
  10. Flip AppInvestmentcurrent2021 — present
  11. Hyperganic GroupInvestmentcurrent2021 — present
  12. Isar AerospaceInvestmentcurrent2020 — presentMetropolregion München
  13. LendisInvestmentcurrent2019 — presentBerlin, Deutschland
  14. Limehome GmbHInvestmentcurrent2018 — presentMetropolregion München
  15. Wind MobilityInvestmentcurrent2018 — presentBerlin, Deutschland
  16. Acton Capital PartnersVisiting Associate2017München und Umgebung, Deutschland
  17. foodora1st Employee / CSO & CMO2015München und Umgebung, Deutschland
  18. Rocket Internet SEGlobal Venture Development Manager2014 — 2015Berlin und Umgebung, Deutschland
  19. The Boston Consulting GroupVisiting Associate2014München und Umgebung, Deutschland
  20. J.P. MorganSummer Analyst2013London, Großbritannien

Skills & more

Microsoft Office12Strategy1Management3Strategie1Strategisches Management17Unternehmertum19Business Development28Unternehmensstrategie30Unternehmensberatung9Unternehmensführung7Marktforschung7Finanzanalyse5
+11 moreWertbestimmungUnternehmensfinanzierungStart-upsMarketingstrategieInvestmentbankFinanzmodelleInvestment BankingBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurshipManagement ConsultingGeschäftsentwicklung

Languages Deutsch · Englisch · Französisch · Spanisch

From Fabian's professional profile.

Colleagues at HV Capital

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Ann-Christin Stiehl
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Anna Ott
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Barbod Namini
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Christian Saller
Investor at HV Capital
Christoph Jung
Investor at HV Capital
David Kuczek
Investor at HV Capital
Emma Ubrig
Investor at HV Capital

Network5

Alexander Joël-Carbonell
Investor at HV Capital
Barbod Namini
Investor at HV Capital
Christoph Jung
Investor at HV Capital
David Fischer
Principal at HV Capital
David Kuczek
Investor at HV Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Fabian Gruner?
Fabian Gruner specializes in scaling validated European deep-tech companies—robotics, AI-native defence tech and advanced semiconductors—publicly championing Europe's defence capabilities and actively backing hardware-focused, later-stage robotics founders like ARX Robotics.
Where does Fabian Gruner work?
Fabian Gruner is Principal at HV Capital.
What does Fabian Gruner invest in?
Fabian Gruner invests in Climate Tech, Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Fabian Gruner write?
Fabian Gruner typically writes checks of $540K – $64.8M.
Where did Fabian Gruner go to school?
Fabian Gruner studied at Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) (Honors Degree, Technology Management); Columbia Business School; Technical University of Munich (Master of Science (M.Sc.), Management and Technology (TUM-WITEC)).

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Also attended Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM)67

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Also attended Columbia Business School668

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Also attended Technical University of Munich283

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Also attended WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management143

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Shared employers

Also worked at Hades Mining2

Maxi Pethö-SchrammInvestor at HV CapitalChristian MieleInvestor at Headline

Also worked at Ferroelectric Memory Company2

Svenja NentwigSenior Investment Manager at eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERSWolfram DrescherVenture Partner at Target Partners

Also worked at Flip App4

Jos WhiteGeneral Partner at Notion CapitalChristian SallerInvestor at HV CapitalNils SeelePartner at LEA PartnersMartin JanickiPartner at Cavalry Ventures

Also worked at Hyperganic Group1

Thomas OehlGeneral Partner at Vsquared Ventures