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Dr. Olaf Joeressen Senior Investment Manager

Dr. Olaf JoeressenSenior Investment Manager

Dr. Olaf Joeressen

Senior Investment Manager

About me

Team Industrial, Climate & Deep Tech
at HTGF since 2018
my background PhD in microelectronics and signal processing, 22 years of industrial R&D

CV

Olaf Joeressen holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and leverages his experience in industrial R&D since 2018 in the Industrial Technology Team of the HTGF. After his Ph.D. in the area of signal processing and semiconductor implementations he worked 15 years for Nokia where he had the privilege to lead the team that developed world’s first Bluetooth Chipset. He also developed new technologies for mobile gaming and mobile phone accessories with his teams. In his subsequent position as head of R&D of an international beverage can manufacturer Olaf gained expertise with respect to industrial mass production, metal forming and the challenges involved with bringing product innovations to a mature mass market. His name can be found on 22 patent families. In his spare time he can be seen playing the bass guitar in a big band. His current portfolio demonstrates a clear focus on deep-tech Hardware.

Four questions for …

What drives you?

Dr. Olaf Joeressen

Curiosity about innovations & founders who change the world!

What has been your most important milestone so far?

Dr. Olaf Joeressen

15 years at Nokia, where I had the privilege of leading the team that developed the first Bluetooth chipset.

What are the most important skills for founders?

Dr. Olaf Joeressen

Perseverance, the ability to learn and honesty towards yourself and others.

What do you like most about your job?

Dr. Olaf Joeressen

The fact that I learn something new every day and that I meet inspiring people.

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My success stories in the HTGF portfolio

12 of 500 Companies
2024

ABH Optics

International
Optics / Photonics

ABH Optics ApS is a Danish company founded in 2022 by Anders Kristensen, Bo Svarrer Hansen, and Henrik Bense-Petersen. With a focus on developing meta optics eyeglass lenses, ABH Optics …

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2023

Chipmetrics

International
Semiconductors

Chipmetrics Oy develops and delivers metrology solutions for manufacturing processes for the semiconductor industry. The company’s business is based on the sale of innovative metrology chips and measurement services whose …

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2022

InCirT

North Rhine-Westphalia
Semiconductors

InCirT is a deep-tech start-up which provides semiconductor IP solutions for high-speed wireless networks. The core product of the company is a digital-analog / analog-digital converter (a so called “transceiver”), …

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2021

dimpora

International
Advanced Materials

The outdoor clothing industry is struggling to replace harmful chemicals in their products. dimpora offers high performing waterproof and breathable membranes based on sustainable materials. We empower outdoor enthusiasts to …

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2021

QphoX

International
Quantum

QphoX is developing a Quantum Modem which will allow quantum processor to connect over an optical network. Our technology is aimed at combining the quantum computing and quantum networking markets, …

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2021

HighLine

Baden-Württemberg
Energy

HighLine Technology GmbH develops and commercializes high-precision printing technology for the semiconductor industry. The current focus is the introduction of the parallel dispensing technology for the metallization of solar cells. …

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2020

Synthara

International
Semiconductors

Synthara is a semiconductor AI company working on a new breed of edge-AI chips that eliminate the trade-off between performance and energy efficiency. Its technology is a result of years …

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2019

DIMATE

North Rhine-Westphalia
Industrial & Engineering Software

DIMATE is an innovative and dynamic company based in Bochum, Germany, whose IT solutions are leading industrial materials testing, inspection and maintenance into the digital future. With DIMATE PACS, the …

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2018

R3DT – MEET YOUR REALITY

Baden-Württemberg
Industrial & Engineering Software

R3DT provides the most user-friendly virtual reality tool for industrial engineers who want to avoid mistakes in the early planning phase. The VR tool is of interest for design review …

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2018

FairFleet

Bavaria
Drones & Logistics

FairFleet is a full-service provider for drone powered solutions. The platform covers the entire value chain of drone services: from flight booking, airspace check and pilot acquisition to flight operations …

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2015

Skoove

Berlin
EdTech & HR-Solutions

Skoove makes music education fun, effective and accessible for everybody. With Skoove’s interactive apps anyone can learn to play piano and guitar. Go to www.skoove.com and join the interactive online …

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Guided to exit

12 of 500 Companies
2020

Arioso Systems

Exit

Arioso Systems GmbH develops and markets a novel disruptive micro-speaker chip technology, based on silicon MEMS (Micro-ElectroMechanical Systems). Arioso Systems supports the fast-growing market of In-Ear headphones and Hearables (the …

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2016

Cevotec

Bavaria
Exit
Robotics / Automation

Cevotec sells the first production technology for carbon composites that works with fiber patches, enabling manufacturers to build complex composite parts in high volumes. As the key technology partner, Cevotec …

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2012

Notion Systems

Baden-Württemberg
Exit

Notion Systems GmbH develops, produces and markets inkjet, laser and automation equipment for applications in photovoltaics, printed electronics, printed circuit board and other industries. A cost effective platform concept, precise …

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7. August 2024

ABH Optics Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize the $40 Billion Eyeglass Lenses Market with Meta-Optics

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5. June 2024

Synthara Raises Over USD 11M to expand the embedded computing market and enable AI applications

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24. January 2024

Chipmetrics Secures € 2.4 Million Seed Funding Round to Accelerate Product Innovation and Global Expansion

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17. January 2024

QphoX raises €8m to bring quantum modem technology to market, building towards the quantum internet

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24. October 2022

Aachen based semiconductor start-up InCirT closes seed round with High-Tech Gründerfonds

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28. April 2022

Another successful exit for High-Tech Gründerfonds – Bosch Sensortec acquires Arioso Systems