
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 |
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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?

Curiosity about innovations & founders who change the world!
What has been your most important milestone so far?

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?

Perseverance, the ability to learn and honesty towards yourself and others.
What do you like most about your job?

The fact that I learn something new every day and that I meet inspiring people.
My success stories in the HTGF portfolio

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 …

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 …

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”), …

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 …

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, …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …
Guided to 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 …

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 …

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 …
Recent posts

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

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

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

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

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

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