Arno Held

Managing Partner

2021 - Current

The leading venture capital firm in industrial 3D printing (additive manufacturing, AM) has an extensive portfolio of more than a dozen successful companies in 6 countries on 3 continents. The team possesses in-depth technology know-how and is well connected with the most experienced experts in the field. As an investment partner, the company provides a globally leading ecosystem of sustainable investments in AM and introduces entrepreneurs to a large pool of industry veterans, each one with decades of experience in engineering, manufacturing and executive management.(www.amventures.com)

Chief Venture Officer

2018 - 2021

Leading the venturing activities at AM Ventures Holding GmbH. Managing a portfolio of 15+ Investments in industrial 3D Printing. Looking for start-ups dealing with industrial 3D printing hardware, software, materials and applications. Offering Access to expert know-how, hardware technology and funding.

Director Business Development

2015 - 2018

Looking for Start-Ups focusing on Additive Manufacturing/industrial 3D Printing. Providing access to technology, experts and funding.

Advisory Board Member

2022

Board Member

2020

Board Member

2019

Member Board Of Directors

2017

Advisory Board Member

2015

Business Development Manager - Lifestyle Products

2010 - 2014

Definition and negotiation of strategic partnerships Identification, evaluation and development of new business fields Creation of new business models

Executive Assistant - Strategic Projects

2009 - 2010

Master Student

2008 - 2009

Master thesis on cost efficiency of DMLS in comparison with conventional manufacturing process and identification of optimization levers.

Strategic Marketing

2007 - 2007

Creation of a sales and marketing strategy for Germany as part of a summer internship.

Project Management

2006 - 2007

Trade-Show organisation Event management Sales project management