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Holger Sprengel

Investor

Investor at World Fund

Barcelona, Spain

Writes $1M checks · typically $1M

About

Holger Sprengel is an entrepreneur and investor who has founded and managed multiple ventures since 1999 across sectors including artificial intelligence, gaming, health, blockchain, and climate technology, with several exits to his credit. He advises on research and development projects through the Horizon Europe program and serves as a jury member for various art and innovation awards, including the New European Bauhaus Prize. Sprengel holds an MBA, LLM, and PhD in International Law, is fluent in six languages, and has lived across multiple countries.

Experience

  1. Grupo HS3 S.L.Co-Founder / Managing Directorcurrent2006 — presentGreater Barcelona Metropolitan Area
  2. DigitalTwin Technology GmbHCo-Founder / Managing Directorcurrent2018 — presentCologne Bonn Region
  3. ESPRONCEDA - Institute of Art and CultureCo Foundercurrent2013 — presentGreater Barcelona Metropolitan Area
  4. Cooltra Motos | Leader in Mobility Solutions on two wheelsCo-Foundercurrent2006 — presentGreater Barcelona Metropolitan Area
  5. Stoodio.aiCo-Foundercurrent2023 — presentCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
  6. DigitalHealth Technology GmbHCo-Foundercurrent2019 — presentCologne Bonn Region
  7. Nurogames GmbHCo-Foundercurrent2006 — presentCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
  8. Nuromedia GmbHCo-Foundercurrent2006 — presentCologne Bonn Region
  9. SDAC VenturesInvestorcurrent2025 — presentMunich, Bavaria, Germany
  10. LAIA EcosystemPartnercurrent2019 — presentNew York, United States
  11. Green Mining DAOInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  12. TreeconomyInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  13. Boundless LifeSeed Investorcurrent2024 — presentMontreal, Quebec, Canada
  14. Norrsken BarcelonaFounding Partner & Club Membercurrent2023 — presentBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
  15. SpaceXInvestor - Growth Staagecurrent2024 — present
  16. Context ProtocolSeed Investorcurrent2024 — presentBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
  17. My Magic Story ( The Story Tailors S.L )Co-Foundercurrent2015 — presentGreater Barcelona Metropolitan Area
  18. Cerulean VenturesInvestorcurrent2024 — presentSanta Barbara, California, United States
  19. Bravehearts BarcelonaPartnercurrent2019 — presentBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
  20. 5SWAN | Telemedizin | medizinisches CannabisInvestorcurrent2024 — present

Education

  1. University of CologneLLM, LAW1995 — 1998
  2. Sapienza Università di RomaPhD1998 — 1999
  3. Luiss Guido Carli UniversityPhD1998 — 1999
  4. University of Lausanne - UNILLAW1995 — 1996
  5. Università degli Studi di Padova1995
  6. The Julius Maximilians University of WürzburgMBA, Business1992 — 1995
  7. Universidad de SevillaBachelor of Business Administration - BBA1992 — 1993
  8. Paderborn UniversityBachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management1990 — 1992

Skills & more

Start-ups99E-commerce78Business Strategy67Mobile Marketing31Mobile Devices39Strategic Partnerships34Online Advertising32Mobile Applications15Venture Capital28Digital Marketing12Entrepreneurship71Management33
+11 moreAccount ManagementNew MediaProduct DevelopmentGame DevelopmentStrategyDigital StrategyOnline MarketingBusiness PlanningBusiness DevelopmentDigital MediaMonetization

Languages English · French · German · Italian · Portuguese · Spanish

  • Scholarship for PhD abroad — DAAD German Academic Exchange Service
  • Scholarship for PhD abroad — Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes

From Holger's professional profile.

Colleagues at World Fund

Alexis Caporale
Associate at World Fund
Andreas Slettvoll
Venture Partner at World Fund
Cara Reuner
Investment Associate at World Fund
Chloe Le
Junior Fund Controller at World Fund
Christian Kroll
Venture Partner at World Fund
Craig Douglas
Partner at World Fund
Daniel Valenzuela
Venture Partner at World Fund
Danijel Viševic
General Partner at World Fund

Network3

Craig DouglasScout
Partner at World Fund
Danijel ViševićScout
Managing Partner at World Fund
Daria SaharovaScout
Managing Partner at World Fund

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Holger Sprengel work?
Holger Sprengel is Investor at World Fund.
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Holger Sprengel typically writes checks of $1M.

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Also attended The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg14

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Also attended Universidad de Sevilla30

Andrew BrochuController at Castle Island VenturesLauren DenshamPartner, Head of Portfolio Services & Impact at Energize VenturesBorja BreñaPartner at Nauta CapitalRachel PhilbinVice President at Long Ridge Equity PartnersCourtney SawatzkeEarly-stage Investor at Active PartnersCristina GarmendiaGeneral Partner at Ysios Capital

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Also attended Paderborn University4

Elena Harumi StarkVP of Platform and Impact at AENUJoão Verol MarquesHead of Growth & Private Equity at Apex CapitalAlexis TouzéFinance Department at Yotta Capital PartnersKai BuehlerInvestor at World Fund