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Michael Hochholzer

Investor

Managing Director at G+D Ventures

Munich, Germany

Writes $250K – $4M checks · typically $2M

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Gil RosenunlockedMichael: together at Infineon Venture Capital (2005–2006)
×11Michael: together at next47

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

  1. Giesecke+Devrient VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2018 — presentMunich Area, Germany
  2. BlockbrainBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
  3. Yields.ioBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
  4. TenzirBoard Observercurrent2023 — present
  5. SalvBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
  6. Build38Board Membercurrent2019 — present
  7. VerimiBoard Member2018 — 2025
  8. IDnowBoard Observer2018 — 2025
  9. brighter AIBoard Memeber2021 — 2023
  10. next47Director, Head of Practice Industry2017 — 2018Munich Area, Germany
  11. LogRhythm Next Gen. SIEM SolutionBoard Observer2016 — 2018
  12. Siemens Venture CapitalManaging Partner2012 — 2017Munich Area, Germany
  13. Materials Solutions - a Siemens Energy BusinessBoard Member2015 — 2016Worcester, England, United Kingdom
  14. CyActiveBoard Member2014 — 2015Be'er Sheva, Israel
  15. Oracle | TOA TechnologiesBoard Observer2013 — 2014Beachwood, Ohio, United States
  16. BayTech Venture CapitalPartner2007 — 2012Munich Area, Germany
  17. Inge Watertechnologies AGBoard Member2009 — 2011Greifenberg, Germany
  18. UDcastBoard Member2008 — 2011Sophia Antipolis, France
  19. OpenPlugBoard Member2008 — 2010Sophia Antipolis, France
  20. Infineon Venture CapitalInvestment Partner2001 — 2007
  21. Infineon Venture CapitalVice President Identsystems, Director Marketing1996 — 2001
  22. Technische Universität MünchenResearch Scientist; Ph.D.1990 — 1995

Skills & more

Venture Capital67Private Equity12Business Strategy6MarketingStart-ups88Semiconductors6EnergyCleantech5Product Management29Investments16Business Development24Mergers & Acquisitions4
+12 moreEntrepreneurshipR&DCorporate DevelopmentFinanceGlobal Business DevelopmentCorporate FinanceValuationStrategic PartnershipsStrategyNew Business DevelopmentM&A experienceFinancial Modeling

Languages English · French · German

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Investments

Investor

BlockbrainBrighter AIBuild38

Per curated public sources.

Colleagues at G+D Ventures

Alberto Pérez Arranz
Investment Manager at G+D Ventures
Andreas Barthelmes
Investment Manager at G+D Ventures
Assaf Shamia
Managing Director at G+D Ventures
Ena Beširević
Investment Analyst at G+D Ventures

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.
What companies has Michael Hochholzer invested in?
Investments tracked here include Blockbrain, Brighter AI, Build38.
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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