Georg is a seasoned venture capital investor with over 20 years of experience in tech investing, strategy and technology management, and the insurance industry. He is a Founding Partner of SHAPE Capital Partners.
Previously, Georg was Managing Partner at UNIQA Ventures, the VC arm of UNIQA Insurance Group AG. Under his leadership, UNIQA Ventures became one of the most active VC firms in Central and Eastern Europe, with successful investments and exits in fintech, insurtech, digital health, and mobility. He also oversaw operations and investment management.
Before entering venture capital, Georg held senior roles at UNIQA International AG, focusing on international sales development, M&A, and innovation with focus on CEE. Earlier in his career, he worked at Siemens HQ in Munich in strategy, technology management, and multinational sales.
He holds a Master’s in International Business from the Vienna University of Economics and Business and pursued a PhD at the University of St. Gallen in Management with focus on strategy, systemic management, and organizational design. He also served as a jury member for the St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award multiple times.
A travel and food enthusiast with a strong entrepreneurial mindset, Georg is driven by a passion to SHAPE. FUTURE. TOGETHER.
