The world is our lab.
We help founders turn technology into scalable companies with real impact – from the first idea to the exit.
Technology that gives more back.
Mujinzo Labs invests in young companies whose technology creates ecological, social and economic impact – all at once.
We believe the big challenges of our time can't be solved with linear measures. They need innovations with exponential potential – and people with the stamina and experience to bring them to market.
That's why we combine capital with hands-on work, a strong network and sustainability as a core principle.
Mujinzo
Our name goes back to the Buddhist term mujinzō (無尽蔵) – literally “the inexhaustible storehouse”. Three characters: mu (無, “without”), jin (尽, “to exhaust”) and zō (蔵, “treasury”). Together: a treasure that is not used up by giving.
The image comes from the great sutras of Mahāyāna Buddhism, where it describes the inexhaustible abundance of the teaching and of compassionate action. In Japanese Zen it became a metaphor for creative potential – related to the ensō, the circle drawn in a single breath, which shows the moment when form arises from openness / emptiness.
This is exactly how we see our work: as a place where capital, experience and ideas can keep giving rise to something new – companies, works, impact. A source that is never exhausted, but grows the more is drawn from it.
Three things founders
can count on.
Technology & Impact
We invest in start-ups with exponential potential that measurably help solve ecological and social problems.
Hands-on Support
We get operational and, when needed, temporarily take on key roles in the team.
Experienced network
More than 30 years in the start-up ecosystem: access to investors, experts and partners who make the difference.
Companies we
believe in.
From digital building twins to an electric regional aircraft – a portfolio that shows how broadly impact can be defined.
The Climate Choice
AI platform that helps companies measure and cut emissions across complex supply chains.
ClimateTech · AI
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LEAFTECH
Digital building twins that improve energy efficiency and sustainability in existing buildings.
PropTech · ClimateTech
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metr
Vendor-independent IoT platform for digital energy management in real estate.
PropTech · IoT
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Kite Dynamics
Autonomous kite systems that turn offshore wind into green hydrogen and e-fuels.
Energy
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AURA AERO
Electric and hybrid aircraft – including the 19-seat ERA for regional aviation.
Aviation · ClimateTech
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Cleverly
AI-powered learning platforms and personalised content for schools, learners and companies.
EdTech · AI
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Complori
Kids aged 7 to 16 learn to code through play.
EdTech
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Slyce
Helps restaurants get more visibility and revenue on delivery platforms.
FoodTech
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TechMiners
Data-driven technology and product due diligence for investors.
Tech Advisory
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New Tibet
A digital network state for the Tibetan people.
Public Good
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We also support non-profit projects such as the Tibet Haus Foundation in Frankfurt – and work with companies that are still in stealth mode.
Entrepreneurs
for entrepreneurs.
Dirk Owerfeldt
Dirk is a serial entrepreneur, impact investor, Zen mystic and passionate water sports enthusiast. He founded his first company at 18, after winning several programming competitions as a “computer prodigy” from the age of 15.
Today he looks back on more than 35 years of entrepreneurial experience. As founder, CEO or chairman he has led companies including GastroFix (100M+ exit to Lightspeed), Panoratio (a Siemens spin-off) and other tech companies, and has served as coach and juror at several start-up competitions. After his exit in 2020 he shifted his focus to sustainable investments, non-profit projects and supporting young founders.
Christoph Urban
Marketing and strategy advisor focused on digital business models, business transformation and venture building.
Experience as CMO, founder and investor – responsible for marketing and brand development at Mujinzo Labs.
Hannes Ackfeld
Finance expert specialising in growth strategy, controlling and the financial management of digital business models.
Many years of experience as CFO and finance lead in technology-driven companies – responsible for financial strategy, portfolio controlling and sustainable scaling at Mujinzo Labs.
Luca Mugnai
Trained as a mathematician with an academic research background, Luca has worked as a data scientist in the start-up world for more than 10 years.
At Mujinzo Labs he works on the company’s AI and data science initiatives, turning complex data into actionable business strategies.
- Address
- Mujinzo Labs GmbH
Usedomer Str. 4
13355 Berlin - Phone
- +49 151 6858 9173
- Social
- LinkedIn ↗
Impressum
Mujinzo Labs GmbH
Usedomer Str. 4, 13355 Berlin, Deutschland
Vertreten durch die Geschäftsführer
Dirk Owerfeldt, Christoph Urban
Registereintrag
Amtsgericht Berlin, HRB 116856 B
Umsatzsteuer-ID
DE221819273
Kontakt
info@mujinzo-labs.com · +49 151 6858 9173
Verantwortlich für den Inhalt nach § 18 Abs. 2 MStV
Christoph Urban, Anschrift wie oben