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Q: When was futurepresent last fund created?

futurepresent last fund was created/launched in 2026-04-07.

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Investor type

Founded

2024

AUM

$300 M

Location

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Pre-seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 13 September, 2026

Profile

futurepresent is a venture capital firm based in New York City, Berlin, and Munich, focusing on AI startups in the US and Europe. Established by a team of repeat founders and investors including Thomas Lueke, Jan Rettel, David Meiborg, and Johnson Yang, the firm aims to build long-term partnerships with technology companies. It is characterized by a small team that connects both sides of the Atlantic, facilitating global ambitions for the founders they partner with.

The firm focuses on AI platforms and infrastructure, investing in Pre-Seed/Seed stages and early growth. Their investments are concentrated on three main themes: Physical AI, Applied AI in complex industries, and the foundational infrastructure for AI. With a total management fund of $300 million in their inaugural Fund I, they exclusively target the US and European markets.

Notable investments by futurepresent include companies like General Intuition - AI for intuitive decision-making, Skalar - AI-driven analytics platform, Afori - AI analytics, inca - real-world operational AI, Isidor - AI structural tools, and Slide - AI-based market restructuring technology.

Industry

Internet of Things (IoT) Energy Infrastructure Technology AI Software Security SaaS Internet and Web Services Gaming Fintech Financial Services Chemicals

futurepresent Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
futurepresent Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Chemicals Financial Services Fintech Gaming SaaS Software Energy	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$276 M	March 2026

Contacts

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Johnson Yang Partner

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Jan Rettel Partner

Partner

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FAQs about futurepresent

Is futurepresent a venture capital or private equity firm?

futurepresent is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is futurepresent located?

futurepresent is located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

When was futurepresent founded?

futurepresent was founded in 2024.

What sectors and industries does futurepresent invest in?

futurepresent invests in companies and startups in Internet of Things (IoT), Energy, Infrastructure, Technology, AI, Software, Security, SaaS, Internet and Web Services, Gaming, Fintech, Financial Services, Chemicals.

What is futurepresent geographical focus of investments?

futurepresent invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does futurepresent typically invest in?

futurepresent invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of futurepresent investment?

futurepresent usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for futurepresent?

futurepresent has around $300m assets under management.

When was futurepresent last fund created?

futurepresent last fund was created/launched in 2026-04-07

What are the contacts of futurepresent?

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