Ion is a Principal at APEX Ventures, where he invests venture capital in European early-stage deep tech startups in the areas of quantum technologies, future computing and AI.
He brings over 12 years of experience at the intersection of technological breakthroughs and financial capital. He has a PhD in quantum physics from Heidelberg University and has previously worked as Chief Operating Officer at GlassDollar, VP Corporate Venturing at Bosch and Management Consultant at Oliver Wyman, while actively angel investing and mentoring startups for many years.
A passionate technical and rescue diver, Ion is based in Munich, Germany, with his wife and son.
🚀 Principal at APEX Ventures
👨🏻🚒 Startup Mentor at Techstars, Start2 Group, and others
👨🏻🏫 Lecturer at Munich Business School
👨🏻✈️ Founder and Managing Director at Hauer Ventures
🎓 PhD in quantum physics from Heidelberg University
🙋🏻♂️ Former Chief Operating Officer at GlassDollar
🤝🏻 Former VP Corporate Venturing at Bosch (BSH Startup Kitchen)
💼 Former Management Consultant at Oliver Wyman
🐠 Scuba Diver at TDI (Decompression Diver) and PADI (Rescue Diver)
🧑🏻🚀 Aspiring Astronaut at ESA
🦊 Philanthropist supporting PETA, Greenpeace, Welthungerhilfe, Amnesty International, PLAN International
🏃🏻♂️ Runner at Munich Marathon, Wings for Life, Spartan Race, and others
🎹 Piano Learner since 2020