Jan Engels
Private Equity Investor at High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH
Profile
Following a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, Dr. Jan F.
Engels completed a PhD in chemistry and nanotechnology in Hong Kong, where he stayed the past 10 years.
During his PhD studies he co-founded a medical device start-up in the field of ophthalmology and drug delivery with the position as VP technology.
Next to R&D, his focus was on technology patents and business development with successful collaborations with listed companies in US, Europe, and Japan.
Next to his start-up position, Jan has a part time lecturer position, teaching Entrepreneurship.
After returning to Germany, he joined High-Tech Gründerfonds as an Investment Manager Life Science.
Jan Engels active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH
 High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH Investment ManagersFinance High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH (HTGF) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Bonn, Germany. | Private Equity Investor | 2021-12-31 |
Former positions of Jan Engels
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Opharmic Technology (HK) Ltd.
 Opharmic Technology (HK) Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Opharmic Technology (HK) Ltd. is a Chinese medtech company that aims to improve patients' well-being by developing technologies that bridge unmet medical needs for patients, doctors, and pharma. The company's focus is on the human eye, which is a complex structure that requires meticulous design to maintain vision under different conditions and environments. The company has developed MeticTouch Non-invasive Induction Technology for Ocular Treatment and partner with pharmaceutical companies that have technical and clinical expertise. The company was founded by Jan Engels. | Founder | 2021-12-30 |
Training of Jan Engels
| The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology | Doctorate Degree |
| FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 2 |
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Opharmic Technology (HK) Ltd.
Opharmic Technology (HK) Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Opharmic Technology (HK) Ltd. is a Chinese medtech company that aims to improve patients' well-being by developing technologies that bridge unmet medical needs for patients, doctors, and pharma. The company's focus is on the human eye, which is a complex structure that requires meticulous design to maintain vision under different conditions and environments. The company has developed MeticTouch Non-invasive Induction Technology for Ocular Treatment and partner with pharmaceutical companies that have technical and clinical expertise. The company was founded by Jan Engels. | Health Technology |
High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH
High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH Investment ManagersFinance High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH (HTGF) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Bonn, Germany. | Finance |
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