Dr. Nils Lang

Investment Manager

As an Investment Manager at HTGF, Nils specializes in two key sectors: Industrial Technology and Renewable Energy. His passion is centered around driving innovations in fields such as industrial digitization, data analytics, embedded systems, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy solutions.

Nils’ investment portfolio reflects his specialized focus in these sectors. It features companies like Ze Energy, which is revolutionizing photovoltaic parks with intelligent battery storage solutions, Refuel Green, which is pioneering plasma catalysis technology to produce green hydrocarbons, Emproof, which offers robust security solutions for embedded devices, or Senodis, which is advancing part identification for industries like metal forming, and ceramic circuit boards.

Before joining HTGF, Nils held various positions in management consulting (digital transformation and operational excellence focusing on a client-centric approach). He holds a dual degree in Engineering and Business (TU Darmstadt), and a PhD in Venture Capital (Lyon University, jointly with Berkeley Law School and HTGF).

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Press
18. November 2024


IonKraft secures € 3.5 M equity funding to fuel circular
economy in packaging

The round co-led by M Ventures & TVF and joined by HTGF will be used to scale up the production and sales of coating machines. Aachen (Germany), 18 November 2024 – Aachen-based startup IonKraft GmbH, a spin-off of RWTH Aachen University, has successfully closed a first equity financing round of € 3.5 million. The round was co-led by M Ventures (the strategic investment fund of Merck) and TechVision Fund and joined by High-Tech-Gründerfonds. IonKraft develops innovative plasma-bas
 
Press
6. November 2024

ZE Energy raises 54 million euros from Amundi Energy Transition, Demeter, and Sorégies

ZE Energy, an independent renewable energy producer with storage (BESS), announces a fundraising of €54 million. This operation, led by Amundi Energy Transition, marks the strategic entry of two new investors into its capital:  Infrastructure Funds Core+, managed by Amundi Energy Transition,  The Climate Infrastructure Fund, managed by Demeter, a recognized player in financing the energy transition.  Sorégies, ZE Energy’s longstanding shareholder, reaffirms
 
Press
19. December 2023

Next-generation laser technology: Midel Photonics secures EUR 1 million in seed funding

Targeted shaping of laser beams is an increasingly important topic in manufacturing. Many processing steps rely on lasers and are reaching their limits. Bonn-based startup Midel Photonics solves this problem with an innovative laser beam shaping solution. Midel Photonics successfully closes EUR 1 million seed financing round led by HTGF. The financing round is strengthened by angel investments from several industry experts, including Thomas Merk and Dr. Markus Dilger. With the n
 
refuel.green
Press
12. January 2023

refuel.green receives €1.2 million pre-seed financing for more cost-effective production of fuels from renewable electricity (e-fuels)

A total of €1.2 million in fresh capital for particularly innovative technology refuel.green wins HTGF as lead investor for pre-seed financing TGFS Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen and two business angels are co-investors Team buildup and first customer project planned for 2023 Dresden, January 12, 2023 – e-fuels can make a decisive contribution to making the global economy independent of fossil crude oil and at the same time CO2-neutral and renewable. The refuel.green