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Professional Background

Experience & Career

20+ years at the intersection of deep science and entrepreneurship — from doctoral research in chemistry through pharmaceutical consulting to serial co-founding of five technology start-ups.

Academic & Professional Background

Education & Qualifications

Doctorate

Dr. rer. nat. · Chemistry

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg · Heidelberg, Germany

MBA

Master of Business Administration

Technology Management & Innovation focus

Diplom-Chemiker

Chemistry (Diplom)

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg

Professional Timeline

Career & Venture History

From analytical chemistry research through pharmaceutical consulting to serial founding angel activity — a career built on the intersection of deep scientific expertise and entrepreneurial practice.

since 2010
Founding Angel & Independent ConsultantPeter Haug Unternehmensberatung — Chemistry, Cleantech, Biotech & Pharma. Founded, co-founded and advised noscendo, oncgnostics, Greasoline, 300Microns and AViSpectro.
2016–
Co-Founder, CFO & Head BD — noscendo GmbHNGS-based rapid sepsis diagnostics (DISQVER®). Fundraising (seed through Series B), investor relations, strategic partnerships.
2012–
Co-Founder & Head BD — oncgnostics GmbHEpigenetics-based cervical cancer diagnostics (GynTect®). Series A fundraising, two crowdfunding rounds, China licensing deal (2022).
2011–2014
Co-Founder & CEO — Greasoline GmbHThermo-catalytic bio-jet fuel from waste cooking oil. Company formation, process development partnerships, investor relations.
2013–2015
Interim Manager & Advisory Board — 300Microns GmbH3D cell culture scaffolds for pharmaceutical research (Karlsruhe). CyberForum Startup Award 2014.
2012–
Co-Founder & Business Development — AViSpectro GmbHRaman micro-spectroscopy for surface and materials analysis. GIT Laborjournal publication 2013.
pre-2010
Pharmaceutical Industry & ConsultingSeveral years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemicals industry before transitioning to full-time entrepreneurial activity.
Dr. Peter Haug
At a Glance
  • 5+ companies co-founded
  • 20+ years professional experience
  • 1,500+ employees across portfolio
  • €700M+ aggregate revenue generated
  • 15+ scientific publications
  • 100+ talks & events (2012–2024)
Selected Activities

Events, Conferences & Jury Memberships

Active participation in the European start-up and deep tech ecosystem — as speaker, panelist, investor, jury member and mentor at leading events across Germany, Europe and internationally.

Medica / COMPAMED

Annual participation at the world's leading medical technology trade fair (Düsseldorf) — presenting portfolio companies and scouting for strategic partnerships.

BIO Europe / BIO Europe Spring

Regular participation at Europe's leading life sciences partnering conferences — representing portfolio companies in partnering sessions with pharma and biotech majors.

JPMorgan Healthcare Conference

Participation at the world's leading healthcare investment conference (San Francisco) — investor meetings and industry intelligence gathering.

IVD Technology & Diagnostics

Speaker and panelist at diagnostics industry events — covering topics including rapid pathogen diagnostics, epigenetic cancer tests and companion diagnostics.

CyberForum Karlsruhe

Jury member and mentor at the CyberForum Startup Award, one of the leading technology start-up awards in Baden-Württemberg.

SeedUp Investor Network

Active member of the SeedUp investor network — participating in investment rounds and providing mentoring support to early-stage life sciences start-ups in the Rhein-Neckar region.

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