Fabian
Gruner

Fabian's passion for understanding complex systems and concepts stems from his upbringing, influenced by his mother, a computer scientist, and his father, an engineer. This early exposure ignited his curiosity about harnessing technology to tackle hard challenges. 

Fabian studied Business Administration and Computer Science at WHU and TU Munich, consistently graduating at the top of his class. He also holds a degree in Technology Management from the CDTM in Munich and Columbia Business School in New York. His career began at BCG and J.P. Morgan, advising technology companies, followed by his first experience in venture capital at Munich-based growth fund Acton Capital. 

As employee #1 and initial CMO/CRO at Foodora, Fabian spearheaded one of Europe's fastest growing venture scale-ups, growing the company from a single employee (himself) to hundreds in just months.  He built global sales and marketing teams from the ground up, demonstrating his strategic and operational expertise. 

Since joining HV in early 2018, Fabian has  shifted his focus towards DeepTech and growth investments, particularly in Series B and beyond. His portfolio includes pioneering hardware DeepTech companies like Isar Aerospace, Neura Robotics, and Quantum Systems, as well as cutting-edge enterprise software firms such as Flip, Spread.ai, and OneData. Fabian’s analytical focus and strong network make him a valuable partner to ambitious founders on their quest to solve complex challenges to potentially change the world. 

Now residing in Berlin, Fabian enjoys cycling around the city’s picturesque lakes, balancing his professional life with a passion for exploring the outdoors.