Peter Lauerbach

Peter Lauerbach is an accomplished investment professional with extensive experience in venture capital and corporate innovation. Currently serving as the Head of Investment at vent.io, Lauerbach is focused on building a B2B investment portfolio within a venture and innovation unit supported by a major German leasing company and bank group. Previous roles include Head of Investment at Wayra Germany, where efforts centered on scaling startups and corporate partnerships, and Head of Corporate Innovation Partnerships at Plug and Play Tech Center, which involved aligning business challenges with innovative solutions from startups. Lauerbach has also held senior positions at ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, managing significant investment portfolios and overseeing successful exits. Educational credentials include two Master’s degrees in International Management from ESCP Business School, as well as a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Munich Business School.