Building Ventures, Empowering Founders
Award-winning entrepreneur with 15+ years experience supporting founders across Europe & MENA. From ideation to scale, I transform ambitious visions into thriving ventures.
About Kambis
As a serial entrepreneur and venture builder, I've spent over 15 years at the intersection of innovation, capital, and cross-border growth. My journey includes co-founding whatchado (scaled to 6M+ users globally), leading startup services at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (supporting 5,000+ founders), and serving as Managing Partner at vendevio (driving 60% revenue growth through strategic expansion).
Beyond building my own ventures, I'm deeply committed to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. As a lecturer at FHWien University, I teach PE/VC and Entrepreneurship to 100+ students per semester. As a keynote speaker, I've addressed audiences at World Economic Forum, SXSW, and TEDx. As an author, I've shared insights through "How to Start-up", "Startup-Code", and "Sammy und das Geheimnis der Goldmünzen."
My approach is practical and results-driven: I don't just advise,I roll up my sleeves and work alongside founders to navigate complex challenges, secure capital, and build sustainable growth strategies. Whether you're seeking your first investment, expanding into new markets, or scaling operations, I bring real-world experience, a powerful network, and a proven track record of turning potential into performance.
How I Help Founders & Teams
Comprehensive support across every stage of your venture journey,from ideation to global scale
Venture Advisory & Strategy
Strategic guidance for startup founders navigating complex business decisions, market positioning, and growth strategies. From ideation to scale, I provide actionable insights backed by 15+ years of hands-on experience building and scaling ventures across Europe and MENA.
Fundraising & Investor Readiness
End-to-end support for capital raising,from pitch deck refinement to investor introductions and negotiation strategy. Proven track record of helping startups secure €100M+ in funding through strategic positioning, compelling narratives, and deep investor network access.
Startup Coaching & Workshops
Personalized mentorship programs and interactive workshops designed to accelerate startup growth. Covering everything from business model validation to operational excellence, team building, and go-to-market strategy with practical, implementable frameworks.
Keynote Speaking & TEDx
Inspiring talks on entrepreneurship, venture building, innovation, and cross-border growth for conferences, universities, and corporate events. Sharing real-world insights and battle-tested strategies from building and scaling multiple successful ventures.
Speaking Topics & Experience
Delivering high-impact keynotes at leading conferences, universities, and corporate events worldwide
Venture Building & Scaling Startups
Practical frameworks for building, validating, and scaling startups from concept to market leadership. Real-world case studies from co-founding whatchado and scaling to 6M+ users.
Fundraising Strategies for Growth
How to craft compelling investment narratives, navigate investor conversations, and secure capital at every stage. Insights from facilitating €100M+ in startup funding.
Cross-Border Expansion
Strategic approaches to entering new markets, building international partnerships, and navigating cultural and regulatory challenges across Europe and MENA.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Cultivating entrepreneurial mindsets, fostering innovation culture, and building high-performance teams that execute ambitious visions.
Emerging Markets & MENA Growth
Opportunities and challenges in high-growth emerging markets, with focus on GCC and MENA region dynamics, market entry strategies, and local partnership models.
Building Ecosystem Bridges
Creating connections between startup ecosystems, leveraging chambers of commerce, accelerators, and government programs for maximum impact.
Speaking Experience
I've had the privilege of speaking at world-class events including World Economic Forum, SXSW (serving on the Pitch Advisory Board), TEDx, and numerous university and corporate forums across Europe and MENA. My talks combine strategic frameworks with authentic storytelling, leaving audiences with actionable insights they can implement immediately.
Portfolio & Investments
A curated selection of venture investments, advisory roles, and ecosystem partnerships
Ruya Ventures
Supporting early-stage founders in the MENA region with capital and strategic guidance.
Visit →neon.fund
Investing in B2B software companies that are shaping the future of enterprise.
Visit →UPSD VC
Backing visionary entrepreneurs building scalable solutions for global challenges.
Visit →whatchado
A career orientation platform connecting youth with their future professions through video stories.
Visit →Spanly
Using engineering and AI to help assess buildings' exposure to natural hazards.
Visit →Orpex Technologies
An AI operating system that helps founders run service businesses with agent workforces.
Visit →Pitch your startup
Share the essentials of your venture with Kambis to start an investment conversation.
Books
Sharing entrepreneurial insights and inspiring the next generation
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How to Start-up
A comprehensive guide for aspiring entrepreneurs, covering everything from ideation to fundraising, based on real-world experiences building and scaling multiple ventures across Europe.
Sammy und das Geheimnis der Goldmünzen
A children's book introducing entrepreneurial thinking and financial literacy through engaging storytelling, inspiring young minds to think creatively about value creation.
Startup-Code
A collaborative guide by Austrian entrepreneurs, sharing practical lessons from developing an idea to building and scaling a company.
Experience & Impact
A proven track record of building, scaling, and supporting high-growth ventures
Head of Startup Services
Austrian Federal Economic Chamber
- Supported 5,000+ founders across multiple industries and stages
- Facilitated access to €100M+ in capital through investor connections
- Achieved 40% year-over-year growth in program participation
- Launched 20+ market-entry programs for international startups
- Mentored 1,000+ startups through accelerator programs
Managing Partner
vendevio
- Drove 60% revenue growth through strategic expansion initiatives
- Expanded operations to 3 European markets
- Secured multi-year enterprise contracts with Fortune 500 clients
- Led multi-million euro fundraising rounds
Lecturer - PE/VC & Entrepreneurship
FHWien University of Applied Sciences
- Teaching 100+ students per semester on venture capital and entrepreneurship
- 35% increase in student engagement and satisfaction scores
- Developed comprehensive curriculum for venture capital programs
- Mentoring student startups and business projects to market readiness
- Recognized as Lecturer of the Year
Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer
whatchado
- Scaled platform to 6M+ global users across 100+ countries
- Secured partnerships with Fortune 500 companies including Microsoft, BMW, and IBM
- Facilitated 2,000+ annual participants in career development programs
- Built international operations across Europe, North America, and Asia
Awards & Recognition
Honored for contributions to entrepreneurship and innovation across global platforms
Fluxx Awards – Startup Ecosystem Leader of the Year
Forttuna Global 100 – Icons of Global Influence
World Economic Forum – European Digital Leader
Top 3 Business Angel of the Year – Austria
World Summit Awards – Winner
Lecturer of the Year – FHWien University
Published Author – How to Start-up, Startup-Code & Sammy und das Geheimnis der Goldmünzen
TEDx Speaker
SXSW Pitch Advisory Board Member
Advisory Committee – Global Innovation Hub, Middle East Energy
Let's Work Together
Ready to take your venture to the next level? Let's start a conversation