Smart Infrastructure Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Leipzig, Germany
Countries of investment
- Germany
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- AI
- Software
- Enterprise
About
Based in Leipzig, Germany, the firm supports early-stage founders with capital, mentorship, and network access. It focuses on building companies that address infrastructure challenges through digital innovation.
Based in Leipzig, Germany, the firm supports early-stage founders with capital, mentorship, and network access. It focuses on building companies that address infrastructure challenges through digital innovation.
Investment Thesis
Smart Infrastructure Ventures invests pre-seed and seed capital into startups developing sustainable, scalable solutions in AI, software, and enterprise technology. Its thesis centers on fostering entrepreneurship in East Germany and beyond.
Manager's Experience
Co-founded by Björn Bauermeister and Dirk Frohnert, both with substantial capital markets experience—Bauermeister as a trader at BNP Paribas in New York and London, and Frohnert as a fund manager at JPMorgan in London. They are joined by Falk Trietsch, an investment manager specializing in software-based B2B startups. The team’s combined expertise bridges venture capital, international finance, and operational scaling, with a focus on fostering innovation in the German startup ecosystem.
Team
Bjorn Bauermeister
Dirk Frohnert
Falk Trietsch
Dr. Eric Weber
Dr. Frank Stummer
Gwendolyn Schröter
Dr. Noah Lorenz
Dr. Roland Fassauer