Michael Wieser

Michael Wieser is a Partner at the Helvetia Venture Fund, which is managed by b2venture.1 Here are some key details about his background and experience:

Professional Experience

Michael Wieser has a diverse background spanning entrepreneurship, law, and venture capital:

• He currently serves as a Partner at the Helvetia Venture Fund, a role he has held since 2017.1
• Prior to this, he worked as an investment manager at High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), Germany's flagship public-private venture capital firm, for 3 years.1
• He has founded two businesses:
  1. An Internet Service Provider (ISP) during the first dotcom wave
  2. A renewable energy startup focused on solar energy storage for households

Education and Early Career

• Michael was born in Berlin but grew up in Vienna.1
• He was the first in his family to attend university, where he studied law.1
• He holds a Master of Law (LLM) from the National University of Singapore.1
• After his studies, he spent some time in private equity, working on restructuring and turnarounds.1

Investment Philosophy

Michael's approach to venture capital is characterized by:

• A focus on partnership rather than just providing capital.1
• Leveraging his experiences as both a founder and investor to add value to the companies he supports.1
• A strong belief in the importance of conviction when building something new.1

Personal Life

• Michael is married with three children.1
• His entrepreneurial drive was influenced by his father, who built his own business but passed away when Michael was fifteen.1

Michael Wieser's unique combination of legal expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and venture capital knowledge positions him well in his role at the Helvetia Venture Fund, where he continues to support and invest in promising startups.