Maximilian Niederhofer

Maximilian Niederhofer is a Partner at Heartcore Capital based in Austin, United States, where he specializes in early-stage technology investments across North American and European markets. He deploys seed and Series A capital ranging from $50,000 to $5 million into consumer-focused sectors, including artificial intelligence, e-commerce, marketplaces, and financial technology. Before joining Heartcore in 2013, Niederhofer gained institutional venture capital experience at Accel and worked extensively as an independent entrepreneur and angel investor. His recent investment activity includes leading Heartcore's participation in Fora's Series C funding round and holding active board director roles at Roadsurfer, Byway, and Kontakt.io. He also previously served on the board of directors for Quell from 2020 until January 2025. Niederhofer leverages his doctorate in economics to advise portfolio companies navigating consumer internet, Web3, and digital health markets.