Max Wirsching is the Head of Investor Relations at KfW Capital, where he builds and maintains strong connections with a variety of stakeholders, ranging from investors to political actors from several federal ministries. Prior to his current role, he held various leadership positions within the KfW Group, focusing on corporate strategy and marketing. Notably, he led the project that resulted in the spin-off of KfW’s venture capital activities to KfW Capital in 2018. Before he joined KfW he spent time working as a consultant at the Federal Ministry for Economic Corporation and Development.

KfW Capital drives innovation and growth by investing in venture capital funds, empowering startups and growth companies in Germany and across Europe to reach their full potential. Through initiatives like the Wachstumsfonds, KfW Capital strengthens the scaling potential of promising businesses, ensuring access to the funding they need to thrive. Given that KfW Capital invests assets provided by the German Federal Republic as well as private assets from a variety of institutions, it is one of the largest venture capital investors in Europe. Concretely, the firm is invested in nearly 125 VC-funds with a volume of ~ €2,4bn. By focusing on sustainability, technological advancement, and entrepreneurship, KfW Capital not only fosters a dynamic European VC ecosystem but also contributes to long term economic success. As a trusted partner, it bridges the gap between capital providers and entrepreneurs, driving progress and creating impact in key industries.