Fabian J. G. Westerheide

Founder

Berlin, Berlin, Germany16 yrs 3 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Pioneered AI ecosystem development in Germany
Authored influential book on AI's impact
Advised top European institutions on AI strategy

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the AI investment and advisory landscape.

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Skills

Core Skills

Artificial Intelligence (ai)NetworkingVenture CapitalFundingAsset-managementKeynote SpeakingAdvisory Boards

Other Skills

ConferencesEcosystemLimited PartnerArtificial IntelligenceVermögensverwaltungsleistungenImmobilienAktienEvangelistCoachingDigital StrategyPublic SpeakingManagementBusiness ModelingPublic SeminarsStrategy

About

Fabian Westerheide is a pioneer of the AI ecosystem in Germany, with a mission to position Europe as a global hub in the AI landscape. As an investor, entrepreneur, and connector, he’s driven numerous companies and institutions toward an AI-augmented future. He’s the author of “Die KI-Nation,” a book that explores AI’s impact and potential. Currently, Fabian is a founding partner of AI.FUND and Asgard Capital, and co-organizes the Rise of AI conference with his wife, Veronika. He also provides strategic AI advice across Europe. My Perplexity profile: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/fabian-westerheide-aLSdyoiqQ5Cmr.KHTDnsng

Experience

Ai.fund

Founding Partner

Dec 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos · Berlin, Germany

Funding the next generation of AI entrepreneurs in Europe.

Venture CapitalFundingLimited PartnerArtificial Intelligence

Bundesverband deutsche startups

Coordinator Artificial Intelligence

Jan 2016 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Berlin und Umgebung, Deutschland

Representing the interests of AI companies & Artificial Intelligences and fostering discussion.

Rise of ai

CEO & Founder

Jan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 3 mos · Berlin Area, Germany

Europe's influential network for Artificial Intelligence with 30,000 politicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, SciFi authors, critical and visionary leaders.
www.riseof.ai

NetworkingConferencesEcosystemArtificial Intelligence (AI)

Asgard capital for ai

Founding Managing Partner

Jan 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 3 mos · Berlin

Capital & Passion for European leading Artificial Intelligence companies.
Investments in Merantix AG, i2x (Exit), Parlamind (Exit), Soundbrenner, Accelerated Dynamics (Exit), Micropsi Industries (Exit), Ava (failed).
www.asgard.vc

FundingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Venture Capital

Westerheide entrepreneurship gmbh

Family Holding

Jan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 3 mos · Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland · Hybrid

Managing Family investments in real estate, commodities, assets and companies.

Asset-ManagementVermögensverwaltungsleistungenImmobilienAktien

Wunsch-brautkleid.de

CEO & Founder

Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 · 3 yrs · Berlin

Started and scaled the largest marketplace for new & used wedding dresses in Germany. Sold 2015 to Hochzeitsportal24.

Fabian-westerheide.de

Advisor & Keynote Speaker - Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Jan 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 3 mos

I've been advising governmental institutions including the European Commission, European Space Agency, German parliament and departments such as the secretary of defense and foreign ministry, as well as Fortune 500 companies, think-tanks and startups on Artificial Intelligence strategy.
Furthermore I have spoken for +100 public and private events including TEDx, DLD, Pirate, TOA, bits&pretzel.
www.fabian-westerheide.de

Keynote SpeakingAdvisory BoardsEvangelistCoachingDigital Strategy

Point nine capital

Early Stage Investor

Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 · 2 yrs · Berlin Area, Germany

Cofounding Berlin's first Early Stage Investment Fund. Scaling internal Operations; managing dealflow of 3.000 opportunities/ year; fundraising 40 M€; supporting 16 investments and 34 portfolio companies like: DeliveryHero, couchsurfing, gengo, Kreditech, MisterSpex, mention, mambu, unbounce, WestWing or wirkaufens.