CHRISTIAN
NEUMANN

INVESTMENT TEAM
focus areas:
Energy
INDUSTRIAL
Software Infrastructure
AI & ML
Vertical B2B SaaS
about:

I earned a double degree in Strategic Management and Technology Management from WU and Bocconi, which fueled my early interest in startups and technology. My career has spanned the entire startup lifecycle, from pre-seed stages to unicorn status, giving me a profound insight into the dynamics of scaling high-impact ventures. I joined Razor Group during their most significant growth phase, where I witnessed the company become a unicorn in just 15 months—one of the fastest trajectories in European startup history.

Subsequently, I joined First Momentum Ventures, where I am the longest-standing team member aside from the partners. Here, I'm most excited about engaging with some of Europe's most ambitious tech founders from the onset of their journeys, observing their unwavering passion as they transform their visions into tangible realities. My deep interest in technology software and hardware, particularly their synergy, has made me an engineer at heart, if not by degree. This unique perspective enhances my ability to support and understand the multifaceted needs of the startups we invest in.

focus areas:
Energy
INDUSTRIAL
Software Infrastructure
AI & ML
Vertical B2B SaaS
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Start up wish list

  • Deeply technical SaaS startups at the intersection of software & hardware —> robotics & industrial automation, energy management, data center optimization, edge computing, etc.
  • As the volume of code continues to grow exponentially due to GenAI, I see a strong need for more startups focused on building infrastructure that ensures code performance, maintainability, and efficiency at scale in different environments
  • Vertical B2B SaaS startups operating in highly specialized industries where deep domain expertise, industry certifications, and insider networks create significant competitive advantages, making it difficult for outsiders to break in

Beyond the  Office