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Key people at CDTM Ventures.
CDTM Ventures was founded in 2024 by Franz Waltenberger (Managing Director & Co-Founder).
CDTM Venture Fund is an investment vehicle providing capital and strategic support to ventures founded by alumni of the Center for Digital Technology & Management (CDTM). The fund leverages its network of over 300 successful CDTM alumni, connecting portfolio companies with experienced operators and investors to accelerate growth and market presence.
Established in 2024 by a collective of CDTM alumni, this initiative emerged from the insight that the strong CDTM community could directly fuel its next generation of founders. Building on CDTM's 25-year history fostering entrepreneurial talent, the alumni aimed to create a self-sustaining ecosystem for innovation and venture development.
CDTM Venture Fund exclusively backs founders from the CDTM program, offering financial resources and mentorship. Its long-term vision is to strengthen the broader CDTM ecosystem. A significant portion of the fund’s profits supports current students, ensuring successful ventures contribute to the institution and perpetuate innovation for future entrepreneurs.
CDTM Ventures was founded in 2024 by Franz Waltenberger (Managing Director & Co-Founder).
Key people at CDTM Ventures.
CDTM Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Seed in avoltra in July 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | avoltra | $3.0M Seed | Project A | Christian Vollmann, Michael WAX, Sebastian Schuon, Gisbert Ruehl, Martina Merz, Thomas Dippold, Timon Ruban |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Manex | $9.0M Seed | BlueYard Capital, Alexander Schmitt | Christopher Heymann, Illuminate Financial Management, Kickstart Fund, #secretfund, Third Kind Ventures, Capmont Technology |
