Florian Huber
Description
Florian Huber is a seasoned entrepreneur and active venture capitalist, bringing a wealth of operational experience to his investment roles. He is best known as the founder and long-term CEO of united-domains AG, a prominent domain registrar that was successfully acquired by United Internet AG in 2015. This entrepreneurial journey, coupled with his founding of chainEurope, a blockchain consulting firm, underscores his deep understanding of building and scaling technology companies from the ground up.
As a Venture Partner at Signature Ventures, a leading blockchain-focused venture capital fund, Mr. Huber plays a pivotal role in identifying and nurturing early-stage companies at the forefront of Web3 innovation. Signature Ventures' investment thesis centers on disruptive blockchain technologies, including decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, metaverse applications, and core infrastructure. The fund typically deploys initial tickets ranging from €500,000 to €5,000,000, targeting promising startups that are shaping the future of the decentralized web. His involvement extends beyond capital, offering strategic guidance and leveraging his extensive network.
In addition to his contributions at Signature Ventures, Florian Huber also serves as a Managing Director at neosfer, the innovation unit and corporate venture capital arm of Commerzbank. This dual role allows him to engage with a broader spectrum of innovative technologies, including fintech, artificial intelligence, and sustainability, further solidifying his position as a versatile investor. He is committed to supporting founders with not just capital, but also invaluable mentorship derived from his own successful entrepreneurial ventures, aiming to foster the next generation of tech leaders.
Investor Profile
Florian Huber has backed more than 20 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 5% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Health Care.
- Typical check size: $540K – $5.4M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (45%)
- Pre Seed (30%)
- Series A (10%)
- Angel (5%)
- Undisclosed (5%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
Country Focus
- Germany (85%)
- United States (15%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Health Care
- Information Technology
- E-commerce
- Machine Learning
- Saas
- Medical
- Fashion
- Construction
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