AQAL Capital

AQAL Capital is a Munich-based investment firm specializing in "Integral Investing," an approach that combines rigorous financial due diligence with social, environmental, cultural, and ethical considerations. The firm focuses on state-of-the-art exponential technology companies that demonstrate potential for substantial growth and integral impact, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within planetary boundaries. They target seed and early-stage companies with strong leadership, proven technology, and a short runway to cash flow break-even.

Founded in 2014, AQAL Capital was established by Dr. Mariana Bozesan and Thomas Schulz. Dr. Bozesan, an award-winning integral investor and serial entrepreneur, has been actively involved in venture capital and entrepreneurship since 1995. The firm's philosophy, deeply rooted in Dr. Bozesan's "Integral Investing: From Profit to Prosperity" report to the Club of Rome, aims to leverage exponentially growing technologies to address global grand challenges and foster a sustainable global society.

AQAL Capital has a diverse portfolio of investments across various high-tech sectors. Notable past and current investments include CyberNet AG, one of Germany's first publicly traded internet companies; Entelios AG, a German demand response aggregator; and Penumbra, a medical device company specializing in neurovascular diseases. More recent investments include Green Spot Technologies, CrowdSmart, XO Life, Kipu Quantum, and Proxima Fusion, spanning specialty chemicals, business software, healthcare services, and alternative energy.

The AQAL Capital team, led by its founders, brings extensive experience to the investment landscape, combining over 95 years of private equity and venture capital expertise, 65 years in impact investing and venture philanthropy, and 95 years of entrepreneurship know-how. Their deep sector knowledge spans exponential technology & AI, renewable energy and clean technology, medical devices, and healthcare. The team is actively involved in global initiatives, including the Club of Rome and the UN Principles for Responsible Investing (UN PRI), demonstrating a commitment to addressing global challenges through responsible venture investing.