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Frederik Hagenauer

Frederik Hagenauer

Partner at Speedinvest, supporting AI & Infra software founders

London
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Joined July 2025
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Summary

Frederik Hagenauer is a dedicated venture capitalist and early-stage investor, currently a Partner at Speedinvest where he focuses on AI & Infra software. His role involves identifying and supporting ambitious founders to create impactful companies, demonstrated through numerous lead investments and board positions in promising startups like Gigs, GetVocal AI, autone, and many others in the SaaS and deep tech sectors. speedinvest+3
With a background as a founder and venture builder, Frederik has hands-on experience in the startup ecosystem. He co-founded Skive, a mobile app company acquired after a few years, and served as an Entrepreneur In Residence at Entrepreneur First, where he mentored deep tech founders. This entrepreneurial journey provides him with a founder-centric perspective in his investment activities. speedinvest+1
Frederik possesses a strong academic foundation, holding a Master of Science in International Political Economy from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from Maastricht University. This diverse educational background likely contributes to his analytical approach in venture capital and understanding the broader market dynamics. speedinvest+2
Beyond his investment career, Frederik is engaged in the societal impact of technology. He actively supported the launch of Juan Mata’s football-based charity, Common Goal, which aims to generate funds for the UN Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting his commitment to leveraging technology for social good. speedinvest+1

Work

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Writing

From Hype to High-Impact: How Autonomous AI is Reshaping Software in the New Compute Era

An article discussing how autonomous AI is transforming software in the new compute era, published on the Speedinvest blog.

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Wireless Needs its Stripe Moment: Why We Are Tripling Down on Gigs

An article detailing Speedinvest's investment in Gigs and the reasoning behind their increased commitment to the company.

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Navigating the AI Era: A Survival Guide for B2B SaaS Founders

A survival guide offering advice for B2B SaaS founders navigating the challenges and opportunities of the AI era.

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Looking Beyond the $1M ARR Mark: A Framework and Benchmarks To Assess Revenue Quality

An article presenting a framework and benchmarks for assessing the quality of revenue for SaaS companies beyond the $1M ARR mark.

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Ubiquitous Connectivity as a Service: Our Investment in Gigs

An article outlining Speedinvest's investment in Gigs and the vision for ubiquitous connectivity as a service.

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The Speedinvest SaaS & Infra Team: Investment Thesis

An introduction to the investment thesis of the Speedinvest SaaS & Infra team.

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Tools of the Trade: The New HR SaaS Stack

An overview of the new HR SaaS stack and essential tools for hiring and retaining talent.

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The SaaS-ification of Everything

An article discussing the trend of 'SaaS-ification' across various industries.

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Building the Decentralized Food System of the Future: Our Investment in Hier

An article detailing Speedinvest's investment in Hier and their vision for building a decentralized food system.

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Making Carbon Offsets Verifiable: Our Investment in Sylvera

An article explaining Speedinvest's investment in Sylvera and its focus on making carbon offsets verifiable.

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Hobbies

He is interested in the societal impact of technology and helped launch Juan Mata’s football-based charity, Common Goal, in an effort to generate funds to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. speedinvest+1

Notes

PBPeter Borchers | pbo.vcsaid that if a strong B2B SaaS startup in Europe was looking to raise a €1M+ seed round,
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would be among the first VCs they'd recommend.

Oct 23, 2025

SSSameer Singhsaid
FHFrederik Hagenauer
is one of the most insightful investors they've worked with in London’s startup scene.

Sep 19, 2025

BGBernhard Grabnersaid they would consider
FHFrederik Hagenauer
one of their top choices to back an early-stage London startup.

Sep 19, 2025