Investing in the next generation of founders.

I don’t just write checks. I help founders build and scale without making some of the mistakes that nearly broke me.
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I have been there myself

Having built 2 startups my self, I understand the tactical challenges of hyper-growth that traditional VCs often miss.

AI & SaaS Focus

Deep expertise in SaaS and AI. I help founders navigate the complexity of product-market fit in crowded markets.

Radical Honesty

I provide the unfiltered feedback you need to hear, even when it's uncomfortable, to ensure long-term health.

Selected Angel Portfolio

Selected investments in high-growth AI, SaaS, and scaling technology companies.
AI search analytics for marketing teams.
Company value: $100M+
Purple text "1 KOMMA 5°" on a dark green background.
All-in-one solution for solar technologies.
Company value: $1BN+
"fonio.ai" logo in dark blue and purple text on a dark green background.
AI assistant for phone calls in the SMB space.
Company value: $100M+
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Fastest-growing restaurant discovery app in Europe.
Company value: $100M+
Clean Spend Data for Agentic Procurement. Company value: $20M+
Process Automation for the SMB Sector. Company value: $20M+
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Micro robotics for open surgery precision. Company value: $1BN+

Looking for someone who has been through it?

If you're building something significant in the technology / AI space and value experience over just capital, let's talk about how I can help you scale.
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Xaver Lehmann is a founder, speaker, and investor from Munich.
He built e-bot7 from a student apartment to a $60M exit, scaling to 130+ employees across Europe. After burning out twice building AI startups, he created The Honest Founder to help ambitious Founders scale without losing themselves in the process.
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