Michael Hochholzer
InvestorManaging Director at G+D Ventures
Munich, Germany
Writes $250K – $4M checks · typically $2M
About
Michael Hochholzer holds a PhD with early research in optoelectronics and began his industry career bringing security ICs to market at Infineon, later co-founding and serving as CEO of a corporate-internal RFID startup. He has worked as a venture capitalist since 2001 across both financial and corporate funds, with investments in more than 25 companies and participation in over 15 exits, including acquisitions and an IPO. At G+D Ventures he focuses on cyber security, fraud in financial services, and compliant use of big data and AI.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintech
Experience
- Giesecke+Devrient VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2018 — presentMunich Area, Germany
- BlockbrainBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- Yields.ioBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
- TenzirBoard Observercurrent2023 — present
- SalvBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
- Build38Board Membercurrent2019 — present
- VerimiBoard Member2018 — 2025
- IDnowBoard Observer2018 — 2025
- brighter AIBoard Memeber2021 — 2023
- next47Director, Head of Practice Industry2017 — 2018Munich Area, Germany
- LogRhythm Next Gen. SIEM SolutionBoard Observer2016 — 2018
- Siemens Venture CapitalManaging Partner2012 — 2017Munich Area, Germany
- Materials Solutions - a Siemens Energy BusinessBoard Member2015 — 2016Worcester, England, United Kingdom
- CyActiveBoard Member2014 — 2015Be'er Sheva, Israel
- Oracle | TOA TechnologiesBoard Observer2013 — 2014Beachwood, Ohio, United States
- BayTech Venture CapitalPartner2007 — 2012Munich Area, Germany
- Inge Watertechnologies AGBoard Member2009 — 2011Greifenberg, Germany
- UDcastBoard Member2008 — 2011Sophia Antipolis, France
- OpenPlugBoard Member2008 — 2010Sophia Antipolis, France
- Infineon Venture CapitalInvestment Partner2001 — 2007
- Infineon Venture CapitalVice President Identsystems, Director Marketing1996 — 2001
- Technische Universität MünchenResearch Scientist; Ph.D.1990 — 1995
Skills & more
Venture Capital67Private Equity12Business Strategy6MarketingStart-ups88Semiconductors6EnergyCleantech5Product Management29Investments16Business Development24Mergers & Acquisitions4
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EntrepreneurshipR&DCorporate DevelopmentFinanceGlobal Business DevelopmentCorporate FinanceValuationStrategic PartnershipsStrategyNew Business DevelopmentM&A experienceFinancial ModelingLanguages English · French · German
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Hochholzer?
- Michael Hochholzer holds a PhD with early research in optoelectronics and began his industry career bringing security ICs to market at Infineon, later co-founding and serving as CEO of a corporate-internal RFID startup. He has worked as a venture capitalist since 2001 across both financial and corporate funds, with investments in more than 25 companies and participation in over 15 exits, including acquisitions and an IPO. At G+D Ventures he focuses on cyber security, fraud in financial services, and compliant use of big data and AI.
- Where does Michael Hochholzer work?
- Michael Hochholzer is Managing Director at G+D Ventures.
- What does Michael Hochholzer invest in?
- Michael Hochholzer invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Fintech.
- What check size does Michael Hochholzer write?
- Michael Hochholzer typically writes checks of $250K – $4M.
- Where did Michael Hochholzer go to school?
- Michael Hochholzer studied at Babson College (Executive Education, Management); Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management; Technical University of Munich (Ph.D., Electronics).
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