Wolf D. Langemeyer
Venture Investment Advisory
Hi, I’m Dee. I’m an innovation-focused advisor and sparring partner for family offices and private investors, helping them make informed venture investment decisions in early-stage startups in Germany.
Clarity. Before it gets expensive.
ABOUT me
Since 2013, I have served as an independent advisor and sparring partner to investors, while also supporting innovative entrepreneurs as an external interim executive.My background combines leadership roles across the global high-tech industry, including IBM, Aareon AG, Barclays Bank, and Microsoft, where I built and scaled business units, led international teams, and developed new growth initiatives.At Microsoft, I spent several years leading the company’s startup and venture activities in Germany. I built and managed deal flow, helped shape the investment approach, and played a key role in launching the Microsoft Venture Accelerator — work that contributed to the foundation of what later evolved into Microsoft Ventures (M12). I later served as a Venture Partner at FundersClub and as a Partner at Fitzharris & Price Ventures.Over the years, working closely with investors, I have assessed more than 1,500 startup opportunities and supported around 40 seed- and growth-stage companies as an advisor, board member, or interim executive.This combination of corporate leadership, venture investing, and hands-on operating experience gives me a well-rounded perspective on how companies are built, scaled, and where they most commonly encounter challenges.
What I do
Today, I help investors structure their deal flow and evaluate early-stage startup opportunities by testing assumptions before capital and time are committed.1. Deal Sparring60–90 minutes focused on a specific investment opportunity.
Outcome: a clear assessment, identified red flags, key questions to challenge assumptions, and a concrete investment recommendation.2. Due Diligence Sprint1–2 weeks per deal.
Outcome: a concise investment memo with a Go / No-Go / Further Review recommendation, along with key risks and open issues.3. Investor CoachingOngoing support for active investors.
Outcome: a structured decision-making framework, reusable evaluation checklists, and a consistent review process across deals.I work exclusively with a limited number of selected clients to ensure independence, depth, and direct, unfiltered feedback.If you are evaluating an opportunity or facing a decision that is difficult to reverse, we should talk.
Clarity. Before it gets expensive.
Contact me
If you are evaluating an investment, refining a business model, or facing a decision that carries real consequences, feel free to reach out.Please share a few details about your situation or objective. This helps me quickly understand whether and how I can add value.I review all requests personally and will get back to you if there is a fit.
Thank you
Your request has been received and will be reviewed carefully.I work with a limited number of engagements and focus on situations where I can add meaningful value.If there is a fit, I will get back to you directly.yours,
Wolf D. Langemeyer