Dr. Achim Plum

Managing Director

Dr. Achim Plum, Managing Director of High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) since January 2025, has over twenty years of experience and an extensive network in the life sciences industry. Dr. Plum, who holds a doctorate in genetics, combines scientific expertise with extensive management knowledge. He has in-depth expertise in areas such as diagnostics, precision medicine, life science tools and medical technology.

In his career, he has successfully built processes, created structures and led organizations through periods of strong growth in leadership positions at early- and growth-stage companies, as well as at global tech corporations.

Dr. Plum has a track record in corporate finance, including two IPOs and is familiar with the financing perspectives of companies in all stages of development.

Posts & mentions

Blog
31. January 2025

Creating something new with experience: Interview with new HTGF Managing Partner Dr. Achim Plum

Passion for innovation and life sciences – these are the qualities that characterise Dr. Achim Plum. On 1 January 2025, the doctor of genetics joined the management team at High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF). With a career of over 25 years in the life sciences sector, he brings in-depth expertise in the field combined with management experience. In this interview, he talks about the lessons learnt from his career, his new role, and the future of the industry. Dr. Achim Plum, new member of t
 

Events

Event
15. July 2025

Life Science Pitch Day 2025

HTGF and the Innovation and Start-up Center for Biotechnology (IZB) are thrilled to present the 10th annual Life Science Pitch Day – in cooperation with Leaps by Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Medice – on 15 July in Munich. This year’s Pitch Day promises #lifesciences, #drugdevelopment and #drugdelivery startups the unique opportunity to present their innovative business ideas to renowned venture capitalists and investors in a beautiful ambiance. Early-stage start-ups can apply u