Maximilian Ochs

PRINCIPAL
focus areas:
COMPUTE
TECHBIO
AEROSPACE
about:

I completed my PhD in Physics, focusing on nanotechnology and optics, where I co-developed nanoantennas to control artificial molecular machines. While this cutting-edge research pushed the boundaries of what’s technically feasible, it offered limited real-world applications. This realization propelled me into the startup world, where I co-founded a company in logistics automation. However, I quickly transitioned to First Momentum Ventures, drawn by the potential to make a broader impact through investing.


At First Momentum, I oversee deep tech investment opportunities, leading investments across sectors like Compute and Space Tech. I also co-initiated Telura, an ultra-deep geothermal energy company incubated at First Momentum. Telura has since raised €4M in pre-seed funding.

focus areas:
COMPUTE
TECHBIO
AEROSPACE
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Start up wish list

  • Next-generation solar cells
  • Noninvasive brain-computer interfaces
  • Rocket-based / hypersonic point-to-point transport for responsive logistics
  • Novel space startups in a Lunar & Starship age
  • Novel memory & data storage technologies

Beyond the  Office