About
Experienced tech founder and investor currently focused on portfolio company Zeromission. He led the growth of EcoG, an IoT platform for EV charging in Europe, and has founded four ventures.
Experience
- Lineup Holdings / Manuel Heckmann ConsultingManaging Partnercurrent2023 — present
- ZeroMissionBoard Member & Investorcurrent2024 — presentClonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland
- Greencode VenturesAssociate Partner2024 — 2025Helsinki Metropolitan Area
- Greencode VenturesVenture Partner2023 — 2024Helsinki Metropolitan Area
- EcoGFounder & Shareholder2022 — 2025Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- EcoGFounder & COO2017 — 2022Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- FLEXeCHARGEBoard Member & Investor2024 — 2025Copenhagen Metropolitan Area
- KatapultMentor/Lead Mentor2019 — 2023Oslo, Norway
- NoocoonInterim Chief Marketing Officer2023Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- NemliaExecutive Advisor and Growth Expert2023Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- SmartEndsAdvisor to the CEO2022 — 2023Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium
- Spacewalk VCHead of Venture Operations2022 — 2023Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- TechstarsMentor in Residence2018 — 2020Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
- next47Associate2017Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
- SiemensVenture Manager2016 — 2017Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
- IVU Traffic Technologies AGBusiness Development and Strategy Director Logistics2014 — 2016Berlin Metropolitan Area
- POLYAS GmbHCo-Founder & Managing Partner2012 — 2014Berlin Metropolitan Area
- E-Voting.CCManaging Director2010 — 2012Vienna
- LMU Munich/EURODITE ProjectInnovation Policy Researcher/Research Assistant2008 — 2010Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
Education
- Aalto University Executive Education and Professional DevelopmentExecutive MBA2022 — 2024
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenM.A., Political Science2004 — 2008
- University of Helsinki, Erik Castren InstitutePolitical Science, International Public Law2006
- University of Augsburgno, Business Administration2001 — 2004
- INSEADInternational Directors Progamme, Governance2026
Skills & more
Early Stage Investment2Business Growth2Growth Management2Business Transformation2Leadership1Sustainability1Impact InvestingNew Venture Development15Start-up Ventures14Start-ups19Lean Startup2Startup Development3
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Corporate Venture CapitalVenture CapitalBusiness DevelopmentTransactional AnalysisBusiness ModelingBusiness PlanningEntrepreneurshipBusiness StrategyStrategyStrategic PlanningTeam ManagementTeam LeadershipLanguages English · French
From Manuel's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Aalto University Executive Education and Professional Development4
Also attended Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München97
Celine XiaoInvestor at DN CapitalFriedrich von WulffenPrincipal at Burda Principal InvestmentsElçinTalent Team at Hummingbird VenturesLaura WeigertSenior Associate at Marlin Equity PartnersToby TriebelPartner at FinTech CollectiveGabriel MatuschkaPartner at Fly Ventures
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Also attended University of Augsburg13
Hannes Voucko-GlocknerInvestment Analyst at Burda Principal InvestmentsMichael HorejsiController at Burda Principal InvestmentsPaula JakobJunior Finance Manager at PICUS CAPITALMichael SailerPartner and CFO at Munich Venture PartnersMarie AsanoPartner at European Circular Bioeconomy FundMatthias KnoblochCEO and Managing Partner at Betatron Venture Group
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Also attended INSEAD668
Patrick ClaessenPartner at Cottonwood Technology FundChris BischoffInvestment Team at General CatalystJan HammerInvestor at Index VenturesSandra SchwarzerInvestor at Index VenturesMahesha SubramaniamHead of Client Relations at Golden Gate VenturesElena PantaziPartner & Head of Platform at Northzone
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Shared employers
Also worked at EcoG3
Also worked at Katapult11
Kavita GuptaSpecial Advisor at Buckhill CapitalAurore BelfrageInvestor at CapitalTPerry SolomonOperating Partner at Remarkable VenturesTharald NustadInvestor at Katapult AfricaLavanya IndralingamPartner at AntlerNoha El SherifAnalyst at Arzan VC
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Also worked at Techstars378
Brad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsRustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesIsabelle StyslingerSenior Associate, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionWesley BarrowPartner at Correlation VenturesJack Bixby LucasGeneral Partner at Lucas Venture Group
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Colleagues at Greencode Ventures
Emma Hägerström
Visiting Analyst at Greencode Ventures
Ines Bergmann-Nolting
Managing Partner at Greencode Ventures
Juulia Korkiavaara
Marketing Communications & IR Manager at Greencode Ventures
Kaisa Hietala
Founder & Chair at Greencode Ventures
Karin Henriksson
Venture Partner at Greencode Ventures
Mark Farrelly
Venture Scout at Greencode Ventures
Mika Anttonen
Investor at Greencode Ventures
Mikael Lassooy
Finance & Operations Manager at Greencode Ventures


















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