Maximilian Schwarz

Maximilian Schwarz is a dedicated climate deep-tech investor and co-founder of Nucleus Capital, a Berlin-based VC firm. He focuses on pre-seed investments in synthetic biology, food technology, and green industrials, driven by the belief that founder-led innovation is crucial for a sustainable future. He emphasizes a hands-on approach and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. nucleus-capital+4

With a strong background in venture capital, including roles at FoodLabs and HV Capital, Maximilian has been instrumental in bootstrapping Nucleus Capital. He navigated the challenges of fundraising by demonstrating a proven track record, securing initial angel investments, and then scaling to a syndicate model, eventually attracting institutional capital. robincap

Maximilian is a vocal advocate for specialized climate funds, arguing that broad 'climate' frameworks are too generic. He champions synthetic biology as a transformative field, capable of redesigning products from the molecular level for improved sustainability, and sees AI and machine learning as key accelerators in this area. robincap+1