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From Founders
To Founders

Investing in Founders who challenge the status-quo with grit, heart, and a 10x solution.

A.c. Ventures

MANIFESTO

We believe in the values, talent, and skill that founders in Europe possess. We do not follow political or industry movements but instead help entrepreneurs from all kinds of backgrounds with all kinds of visions to shape the future of our continent and the world.
From Founders to Founders, you receive 1-1 mentoring and access to our broad network of other European founders and industry-leading experts.

The Founder

We do not just invest in companies. We invest in founders. For us, a founder needs to have grit, heart, passion, and a vision of where he wants to lead his company. On your road, you might pivot, your USP might change, but you are the person or team that pushes your company through those times.

The Company

We invest in founders who are raising pre-seed and seed financing. You are based in Europe, and no prior funding is required. What matters most is that you have a strong conviction that you are challenging the status quo and building a solution that is 10x better than what exists today.

WHO WE ARE

United in entrepreneurial spirit, technological expertise, and a passion for startups, we not just invest money but help you scale your startup.

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Alexander Cotte Augsberger

Alex is the visionary of our team – always at the forefront of technological innovation. He anticipates where the world is heading and actively shapes that future. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, deeply rooted in his family, he fearlessly drives new ideas forward and transforms visions into a tangible reality.

Steffen Max Simon

Steffen combines top-tier consulting experience as a former Partner at BCG with hands-on entrepreneurial success, having exited his own startup. His deep expertise lies in building and scaling AI-driven solutions, where he bridges cutting-edge technology with real business impact. Steffen brings both strategic vision and executional excellence, making him a key driver in harnessing AI for sustainable growth.

Julian Weishaupt

Julian’s ability to ask the right questions has made the difference for more than one startup. A true people person, he thrives on building trust and alignment, moving seamlessly between the lines to keep momentum high. With his talent for enabling fast, impactful decisions and dealmaking, Julian ensures that what truly matters gets executed at light speed.

OUR COMPANIES / INVESTMENTS

From small retail businesses to data centers, logistics, and education. We invest in a diverse profile of companies with outstanding founders.

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