Niklas Starz

Niklas Starz is an emerging professional in the venture capital and growth space, with a particular focus on deep-tech, climate, and sustainable food sectors. His experience includes working with Nucleus Capital as an Investment Team member, where he focused on programmable biology, agrifood technology, and green industrials, indicating a strong interest in impact-driven technological innovation. theorg+2

His entrepreneurial spirit is evident from co-founding PLANT B, where he contributed to its establishment and operations, showcasing practical business development and operational skills. This experience, combined with a background in management consulting at Kearney and business development at Cambrium, highlights his diverse capabilities in strategic development and execution. theorg+1

Academically, Niklas holds a Bachelor's degree in Management from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, complemented by an exchange program at The University of Hong Kong. His bachelor's thesis on "Road to a Bioeconomy in the European Union: Mapping Drivers of Precision Fermentation Adoption" further solidifies his expertise and interest in sustainable innovation and bioeconomy. theorg+3