Dr. Stephan Ruck
Investment Analyst
About me
| Team | Life Sciences & Chemistry |
| at HTGF since | 2025 |
| my background | PhD in Chemistry / Bioengineering |
CV
Stephan Ruck joined the Life Sciences & Chemicals team an investment analyst in 2025. During his doctorate in chemical and bioengineering at the Helmholtz Institute for Renewable Energy in Erlangen, he conducted research into innovative catalyst systems for fuel cells and electrolysers. He also spent time abroad at the National Research Council in Vancouver, where he deepened his research and gained international experience. In his free time, Stephan is actively involved in an American football club and enjoys road cycling.
Four questions for …
What drives you?
Curiosity and a passion for innovation.
What characterises the HTGF team?
A large number of smart and motivated people with a lot of experience.
What fascinates you about the pre-seed/seed phases?
It inspires me to support a small, dedicated team in putting a research idea into practice and overcoming new challenges to solve our central problems.
What is special about your work at a venture capitalist?
The opportunity to learn something new every day and to come into contact with interesting, innovative minds.
How long have you been working for HTGF? 2025
My success stories in the HTGF portfolio
Development of enzymatic biomanufacturing processes for the production of functional ingredients for nutrition and personal care
Founded as N-Fix, Zymofix specializes in scaling the production of beneficial microorganisms by fermenting biomass residues. The company was supported in its pre-seed stage by biotope by VIB, which helped …
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