Hermann Hauser
Angel Investor
Current investment sectors
Angel investments
Hermann Hauser has been an angel investor in the following startups:
Cogna
Cogna secures $15 million in Series A funding to supercharge its AI-powered solutions, revolutionizing operational efficiency for non-tech teams across diverse industries!
Cogna
Cogna's groundbreaking AI-driven software just secured $15 million in funding, paving the way for a digital revolution in industries long overlooked by tech innovation!
Cogna
Cogna secures £3.76m in funding to revolutionize traditional industries with AI technology, promising to tackle complex issues more efficiently than conventional software solutions.
- NXRT
- Usound
- Oxford Ionix
- byrd
- QuantrolOx
- Easelink
- Hyperganic
Who is this angel investor?
Hermann Hauser is an angel investor based in Cambridge, in the UK.
Dr. Hermann Hauser is a renowned serial entrepreneur, Cambridge angel investor and co-founder of Amadeus Capital Partners. He has played a pivotal role in shaping Cambridge's innovative tech landscape.
Angel Investment: Cogna
Hermann invested in Cogna as an angel investor with Stan Boland.
Cogna is a company specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) platforms tailored for custom software development for traditional industries such as manufacturing and civil engineering. Their platform is designed to simplify intricate resource allocation processes, optimising utilisation and enhancing efficiency.
Angel Investment: byrd
Byrd designed to provide scalable logistics solutions for online shops, empowering them to reach their full potential. Through an intuitive application, the platform seamlessly integrates with e-commerce shops, offering real-time stock tracking and a convenient first-mile shipping service.
This service includes item pick-up and packaging, all accessible with a simple click on a mobile application. In essence, the platform aims to streamline the shipping process for both private and business customers, offering a one-click solution for efficient and hassle-free item shipments.
Dr Hermann Hauser and Amadeus Capital Partners
Hermann Hauser founded the venture capital firm Amadeus Capital Partners with Anne Glover in 1997.
Amadeus is a prominent technology venture capital firm with a team of over 40 professionals. Specialising in early-stage and growth capital investments, Amadeus seeks to support companies with the potential to become global leaders.
The firm has a diverse investment portfolio, spanning various sectors, including AI and machine learning, consumer services, cybersecurity, digital health, medical technology, digital media, enterprise software, fintech, insurtech, regtech, semiconductors, displays, and telecoms infrastructure.
Amadeus Capital Partners has a presence in London, Cambridge, and Oxford in the UK, as well as Lausanne and San Francisco.
Hermann Hauser’s background
Born in Vienna, he initially came to Cambridge at 15 to learn English and later returned for his Ph.D. in Physics at the Cavendish Laboratory.
With a history of founding and co-founding over 20 technology companies, including Acorn Computers and the development of the BBC Microcomputer, Dr. Hauser has left a lasting impact on the technology industry. His ventures span various sectors such as Active Book Company, Virata, Net Products, and Cambridge Network Limited.
Notable accolades include being named the UK's "Computer Personality of the Year" in 1984 and receiving the Mountbatten Medal for outstanding contributions to information technology in 2000. He was honoured with an honorary CBE in 2001 and a knighthood (KBE) in 2015 for his services to engineering and industry.
Dr. Hauser's involvement extends to advisory roles, serving on boards, and contributing to technology and innovation initiatives. His contributions to stem cell research and leadership in the East Anglia Stem Cell research network underscore his commitment to advancing scientific endeavours.
As a Fellow of the Institute of Physics and the Royal Academy of Engineering, and an Honorary Fellow of King's College, Cambridge, Dr. Hermann Hauser continues to be a driving force in the intersection of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
