Herbert Rogenhofer
About Herbert Rogenhofer
Herbert Rogenhofer is described in press coverage of TODAY's seed round as the former CEO of HDI, a large German insurer. Crunchbase lists him as CEO and Chairman of HDI Versicherung AG, based in Würzburg, Bavaria. That listing appears not to be current, since the 2026 announcements call him a former HDI CEO.
Crunchbase also shows he studied at the University of Würzburg from 1988 to 1994. His LinkedIn profile shows a Würzburg location and a connection to HDI Group. Beyond this, little about his career or his investing is public.
The only angel investment we could confirm from public sources is his participation in TODAY's seed round, announced in October 2026. Press reports name him as an angel alongside Tech11 founder Pierre Dubosq. We found no Crunchbase investor profile, personal investing site or other portfolio announcements for him. Earlier angel deals may exist but are not publicly documented.
TODAY is the one AI round on the Lounge deals desk for him. TODAY is based in Copenhagen and Berlin and builds an AI-powered sales operating system for financial and insurance advisors. Its AI agents automate administrative tasks, transcribe client meetings, provide sales coaching and handle incoming calls, with regulatory compliance built in.
The €2.8M seed round was co-led by High-Tech Gründerfonds and Insurtech Gateway. SeedX, Lucid Capital, Rogenhofer and Dubosq also took part. Michael Gackstatter is TODAY's CEO.
He has no public statement on stage, sector, geography or check size. His one confirmed investment is a seed-stage AI company selling to financial and insurance advisors in the DACH region, a market close to his insurance background. That is a single data point and not a stated thesis. His check size in TODAY was not disclosed.
- TODAY: Copenhagen- and Berlin-based AI sales operating system for financial and insurance advisors; participated in the €2.8M seed round announced in October 2026.
- arcticstartup.com/today-raises-e2-8m-seed
- htgf.de/en/today-secures-seed-funding
- startup.eu/investments/today-2-8-m-seed-10-2026
- tech.eu/2026/10/08/today-lands-eur28m-to-scale-its-ai-platform-for-fin
- dealroom.co/news/160772-today-lands-2-8m-seed-to-automate-financial-ad
- crunchbase.com/person/herbert-rogenhofer
- linkedin.com/in/herbert-rogenhofer
Investing activity
Herbert Rogenhofer appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $3M. The most recent is TODAY (Seed, €2.8M, Oct 2026).
Herbert Rogenhofer most often invests alongside Insurtech Gateway, High-Tech Gründerfonds, Lucid Capital and Pierre Dubosq, and the companies they back on Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Herbert Rogenhofer
Who is Herbert Rogenhofer?
He is a former CEO of the German insurer HDI. Press coverage of TODAY's 2026 seed round names him as an angel investor.
Has Herbert Rogenhofer invested in AI startups?
Yes. He participated in the €2.8M seed round of TODAY, an AI platform for financial and insurance advisors, announced in October 2026.
What check size does Herbert Rogenhofer write?
It is not public. His investment in TODAY was announced without an individual amount, and we found no statement from him on check size.
What stage does Herbert Rogenhofer invest in?
His only confirmed investment is a seed round. He has not publicly stated a stage focus.
Should insurance or fintech AI founders pitch Herbert Rogenhofer?
His background is in insurance, and his one known investment is in AI for financial and insurance advisors. Founders in that area may find the fit relevant, but he has not published what he looks for.
Where can founders find Herbert Rogenhofer online?
He has a LinkedIn profile. We found no personal website or X account.
Is Herbert Rogenhofer an angel investor?
Yes. Herbert Rogenhofer invests personally as an angel.
What AI companies has Herbert Rogenhofer invested in?
Herbert Rogenhofer's AI investments include TODAY. The 1 round on Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
What stage does Herbert Rogenhofer invest at?
In the rounds tracked on Lounge, Herbert Rogenhofer has invested at Seed, with a median round of $3M.
Who does Herbert Rogenhofer co-invest with?
Herbert Rogenhofer's most frequent co-investors on Lounge are Insurtech Gateway (1 deal), High-Tech Gründerfonds (1 deal), Lucid Capital (1 deal), Pierre Dubosq (1 deal) and SeedX (1 deal).