Archimedes New Ventures

Archimedes New Ventures is the corporate venture capital unit of Böllhoff, a family-owned German company with a long heritage in joining technologies, manufacturing, and logistics since 1877. The firm focuses on backing founders who are addressing pressing business problems, primarily investing in B2B companies that develop exceptional products and solutions. Their investment strategy targets early-stage companies, specifically at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages, with a goal to follow up on previous investments in Series A rounds.

The firm was founded in 2019, building on Böllhoff's extensive experience and strong connections within the German Mittelstand. This unique positioning allows Archimedes New Ventures to offer its portfolio companies access to a valuable network and partners, facilitating idea validation, securing pilot customers, and receiving crucial feedback to support their growth and innovation.

Archimedes New Ventures' portfolio includes a diverse range of B2B technology companies. Notable investments include Phaina, which leverages AI and recommender systems for digital sales assistance; Unchained Robotics, focused on AI-based control systems for electronic production robots; Additive Marking, providing track and trace solutions for additive manufacturing; P.S. Coorporation, offering smart procurement solutions; CREDULAR, specializing in automated documentation via Mixed Reality; VoiceLine, an AI operating system for field sales teams; and Assemblean, a "Production-as-a-Service" platform.

The leadership team at Archimedes New Ventures brings a blend of entrepreneurial and financial expertise. Marcel Rösner serves as CEO, responsible for scouting, deal flow, and strategic development, leveraging his background as a co-founder of a D2C startup and his network within the German Mittelstand and startup scene. Felix Grabsch, the CFO, oversees financial decisions and growth strategies, drawing on his extensive experience in the financial sector, including a significant tenure at Commerzbank and his current role as head of controlling at Böllhoff Group.