Interview with Dr. John Lange by Michael Maisch, Handelsblatt
English Summary
Germany has enough capital, but it’s not flowing into innovation. In this Handelsblatt interview, Dr. John Lange, Founding Partner at AI.FUND, argues that private investors in Germany are too risk-averse, especially when it comes to startups and AI-driven innovation. While the U.S. invested $470 billion in AI over the past five years, Germany invested just $30 billion.
Dr. Lange calls for a fundamental shift in investment culture:
- Wealthy individuals and family offices should diversify into venture capital, not just real estate or blue-chip stocks.
- Fund-of-funds models can help reduce risk and attract more institutional investors.
- Beyond capital, Germany needs education and startup hubs focused on AI to drive commercialization and global competitiveness.
Dr. John Lange’s message is clear: A cultural and structural shift is needed for Germany to compete globally in innovation, and private capital must play a leading role.
To find out more, read the full interview with Dr. John Lange by Michael Maisch in Handelsblatt.
Original Article: German
Source: Handelsblatt
