Marc Matthaeus
About Marc Matthaeus
Marc Matthaeus describes himself as an executive leader and strategic advisor. Nature Robots lists him on its advisory board as a strategic advisor and operations leader who supports B2B tech and manufacturing companies. His LinkedIn profile gives his location as the Atlanta metropolitan area and his education as the University of St. Gallen (HSG).
According to the Nature Robots team page, he spent 15 years at AGCO Corporation. Roles there included Vice President & General Manager of the Hay & Forage product line. A third-party directory lists him as Vice President & General Manager, Green Harvesting at AGCO. His LinkedIn recommendations and project notes mention leading a divisional leadership team and an acquisition of a competitor with integration of its products, people and operations.
LinkedIn also lists KEENFINITY Group and Marc Matthaeus LLC under his experience. Public detail on those roles is limited.
The one AI round we can confirm is Nature Robots, a Seed round of $4.6M (EUR 4.0M) announced in March 2026. The investor database vcbacked lists him among five investors in the round, alongside Bayern Kapital, Climentum Capital, EIC Accelerator and Planetary Impact Ventures. It does not state his individual check size, and we have not found it published anywhere.
Nature Robots is a spin-off of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI). It develops the Farming Autonomy Operating System (FAOS), an AI and robotics platform for regenerative and complex farming. The company is based in Osnabrück, Germany.
The public record is thin. His one confirmed AI investment is a Seed round in agricultural robotics and AI, and he also sits on that company's advisory board. His background is in agricultural machinery, B2B technology and manufacturing operations, so founders in those areas will find the most relevant experience.
We found no public statement from him about check size, preferred stage, geography or what he looks for in a pitch. Ask him directly before assuming a fit.
- Nature Robots: Osnabrück-based DFKI spin-off building autonomy software and hardware for GNSS-independent autonomous farming. Seed round of $4.6M (EUR 4.0M), March 2026, with Marc Matthaeus listed as an investor. He is also on its advisory board.
Investing activity
Marc Matthaeus appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $5M. The most recent is Nature Robots (Seed, $4.6M (EUR 4.0M), Mar 2026).
Marc Matthaeus most often invests alongside Climentum Capital, Bayern Kapital, Dirk Fehse and Nils Herrmann, and the companies they back on Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Marc Matthaeus
Who is Marc Matthaeus?
He is a strategic advisor and operations leader with about 15 years at AGCO Corporation, a farm machinery maker. He is now an advisor to and investor in Nature Robots, and he is based in the Atlanta area according to LinkedIn.
Has Marc Matthaeus invested in AI startups?
Yes. He is listed as an investor in the Nature Robots Seed round of $4.6M (EUR 4.0M), announced in March 2026. We found no other public AI investments.
What is Marc Matthaeus's typical check size?
It is not public. Neither the funding databases nor any statement we found gives his individual check size in Nature Robots or elsewhere.
What stage does Marc Matthaeus invest in?
His one confirmed investment is a Seed round. He has not published a stated stage preference.
Should I pitch Marc Matthaeus if I build agtech or industrial AI?
His operating background is in agricultural machinery and manufacturing, and his one known investment is in agricultural robotics. Those sectors are the closest match. Check his LinkedIn profile and ask for a warm introduction before pitching.
Is Marc Matthaeus an angel investor?
Yes. Marc Matthaeus invests personally as an angel.
What AI companies has Marc Matthaeus invested in?
Marc Matthaeus's AI investments include Nature Robots. The 1 round on Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
What stage does Marc Matthaeus invest at?
In the rounds tracked on Lounge, Marc Matthaeus has invested at Seed, with a median round of $5M.
Who does Marc Matthaeus co-invest with?
Marc Matthaeus's most frequent co-investors on Lounge are Climentum Capital (1 deal), Bayern Kapital (1 deal), Dirk Fehse (1 deal), Nils Herrmann (1 deal) and Planetary Impact Ventures (1 deal).
How can founders reach Marc Matthaeus?
Founders on Lounge can see Marc Matthaeus's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with them under Warm Paths, and add Marc Matthaeus to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.