Benjamin Junghans
Meet Benjamin
Corporate Representative
Stuttgart, Germany
Benjamin Junghans is the Managing Director of STIHL Ventures, specializing in corporate venture capital and startup investments including in Dryad, an early warning system for wildfires. With a decade of experience at STIHL, he has a strong background in strategic planning and corporate development, focusing on innovation and digital transformation
Areas of activity:
Reforestation / Rewilding
About:
Benjamin Junghans is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in corporate venture capital, currently serving as the Managing Director of STIHL Ventures. In this role, he oversees the company's investment strategies, focusing on identifying and nurturing innovative startups within the industry.
Prior to his current position, Benjamin was the Director of Venture Capital & Venture Partnering at STIHL, where he led corporate venture initiatives and startup investments, emphasizing the integration of cutting-edge technologies into traditional business models. His expertise extends to digital strategy and project management, cultivated during his tenure as Director of Digitalization at STIHL, where he was responsible for implementing corporate startup projects and advancing digital transformation.
Benjamin's leadership is evident in his involvement with various boards, including TinyMobileRobots and Fairown, where he supports the development of sustainable and user-friendly technologies. He also serves as a Board Observer for Dryad Networks, which focuses on ultra-early wildfire detection.
In addition to his corporate roles, Benjamin contributes to the academic community as a lecturer at Pforzheim University, sharing his knowledge of venture capital and corporate development. His strategic insights are further showcased through his position as an Investment Committee Member at the High-Tech Gründerfonds, where he evaluates innovative technologies and business models.
Involvement:
STIHL Ventures
A corporate venture capital arm of STIHL, dedicated to investing in innovative startups and technologies that complement STIHL's core business.