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Christian Dahlen

Christian Dahlen

Angel investor focused on B2B software and technology startups

Palo Alto, California
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Berlin, Germany
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Joined July 2025
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Summary

Christian Dahlen is a highly experienced angel investor with a focus on contrarian B2B software and technology startups across Silicon Valley and Europe. He is the owner of Wunder Venture + Capital and an active member of the Band of Angels, where he invests in areas like Defense, Intelligence, and Aerospace. wundervc+2
His professional background includes significant executive roles at large corporations, notably as VP of Portfolio, M&A, and Special Projects at SAP, where he integrated acquired companies, and as the founding VP of Internet and Phone at Kabel Deutschland, where he built a new business unit to $60M ARR and prepared it for IPO. wundervc+1
Christian holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Stanford University and a Dipl.-Ing. Degree from RWTH Technical University Aachen, demonstrating a strong academic foundation in technical and analytical fields. wundervc+2
He is a prolific writer and speaker on topics at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and venture capital, contributing to LinkedIn Pulse and his personal blog with articles on AI's impact on industry, the evolution of B2B software, and the founder's journey. linkedin+2
Christian is a member of the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) and actively participates in various startup ecosystems, serving as a mentor and advisor, highlighting his commitment to fostering innovation and international collaboration. wundervc+1

Work

Education

Writing

Will Agentic AI Eat the Industrial World? The End of Engineering as We Know It

April 1, 2025

Discusses the transformative impact of industrial AI on engineering, the challenges for traditional firms, and strategies for survival by integrating AI into core business strategy. Presented at Hannover Messe.

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Industrial Companies Must Become Software Companies — And Change Their Mindset

April 1, 2025

Explores the necessity for industrial companies to transform into software companies, emphasizing a change in mindset to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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The Founder Journey To CEO After Series A

April 1, 2025

Blog post discussing the critical transition and development journey of a founder moving into a CEO role after securing Series A funding.

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Life as an independent adviser inside a large multi-unit company

April 1, 2025

Blog post reflecting on the experience and challenges of serving as an independent advisor within the structure of a large, multi-unit corporation.

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From zero to 60 million ARR in 3 years

April 1, 2024

Details the process of pioneering an entirely new internet business division at Kabel Deutschland, building it from scratch to a $60 million ARR in three years and setting the stage for a successful IPO.

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B2B Networks Are Making a Comeback — 15 Factors For A Successful Reboot

Co-authored article exploring the resurgence of B2B networks and outlining 15 key factors crucial for their successful reboot and implementation.

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Hobbies

Christian is an open water swimmer and an avid fan of Stanford University’s women’s basketball and soccer teams. wundervc+2

Notes

TPTill Piepersaid they would rank
CDChristian Dahlen
among their top choices for angel investors in terms of value-add and activity.

Nov 23, 2025