At asp. group, we thrive on creating impact at the intersection of entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. We get up in the morning to build high-performance organizations that address important challenges and contribute to making the world a better place. Together with like-minded people around the globe, we simply love to execute our ambitious moonshots. Focusing on our impact-driven DNA, we found, co-found, accelerate, advise, and invest in powerful ventures and exciting industries.
Why we do it.
We love an ambitious moonshot! It is our overall goal to make the world a better place - for us and also for our kids’ kids. To achieve that, we tackle challenges and come up with creative business solutions. We unlock value and build true competitive advantage, by developing highly effective organizations. Upon taking an investment decision, it always comes down to one single question: Does it create impact and make the world a better place?
How we do it.
We genuinely enjoy thinking big, spend much time brainstorming, love to challenge our ideas, and execute them with excellence and a laser focus once we're aligned on the goal.
We don't do micro-managing around here. Instead, we believe in empowering and enabling our team and building great synergy and companies. We appreciate the flexibility of working from home or our great office in 1010 Vienna and are comfortable getting things done on the ground in our hubs across the US, Israel, Asia, and Latin America. We trust that our colleagues know best where they thrive the most to create impact together.
Focus areas.
This is how we create impact together
Company scaling
We thrive on a new challenge! Our team of seasoned entrepreneurs, leaders, and managers support companies when and where needed the most.
Company building
Together with ambitious entrepreneurs worldwide, we love to co-create high-performance organisations that are ready to overcome tomorrow’s challenges.
Impact investing
Driven by our impact investment approach, we invest in powerful industries and pave the way to sustainable success as a long-term entrepreneurial partner.
Entrepreneurial consulting
As impact investors, we selectively extend our expertise to advise founders in developing their companies. By combining our role as impact investors with advisory, we aim to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the companies and projects we support.
CEO's note.
Our mission is to inspire and empower entrepreneurs, guiding them to transform their passions into purpose-driven businesses that make a positive impact on the world. We believe that by providing the knowledge, tools, and support necessary, we can catalyze a global community of innovative and socially responsible entrepreneurs who drive meaningful change and contribute to a better future for all.
Isabell's journey with asp. group began in 2016 and she quickly worked her way up in the firm. Over the years, she has skillfully managed investments in powerful companies and the successful exits of various portfolio companies. Since 2020, Isabell has held the pivotal role of Chief of Staff at asp., being responsible for the company's comprehensive business operations.
She is an alumnus of WU Vienna and holds a distinguished Master's degree in International Business from the University of St Andrews. Beyond her professional pursuits, Isabell embraces the challenges of a demanding yoga class, thrives on skiing adventures, and can often be spotted cycling, regardless of the season.
Julia joined asp. group in 2020 to support and scale companies that solve tangible problems in the world. Being a part of our investment team, Julia brings a mix of investment experience, a passion for strategy, and an entrepreneurial mindset to the table.
In her former role at Eurasia Group’s Global Strategy team in New York, Julia developed strategies for companies to position themselves and enter new markets. Her time at BCG Platinion centered on data-driven solutions, which she continues to passionately seek out - because impact has to be measurable to become actionable!
Julia earned a summa cum laude in International Political Economy and holds a Master specializing in International Finance and Economic Policy Analysis from City University of London and Columbia University, SIPA.
When not in the kickboxing ring, Julia is found hiking the Alps or reading in Vienna’s coffee houses.
Johannes is a German citizen, loving the city of Vienna. He joined asp.group in spring of 2022 as General Counsel and is proud to be the legal mind of an exceptional team that thrives to create impact.
As a former Austrian lawyer, specialized in corporate law and M&A transactions, but also having a firm background in all adjacent fields of law, he brings a wealth of legal knowlege and strategic acument to his current role.
Johannes graduated from Salzburg University and holds a Master of Law degree (LL.M.) from Regensburg University, in which he took the opportunity to deepen his knowledge in German corporate law. In addition to his professional dedication, Johannes loves to spend time with his family and friends. When he is not immersed in legal or family matters, he finds solace and enjoyment in playing golf.
Since 1999, Ulrike has been responsible for finance, controlling, and reporting at asp.group. She is core to our tight-knit team, and her analytical view keeps everyone’s feet on the ground.In her role as head of investor relations, Ulrike is in ongoing contact with investors and is an expert in transactions and financial matters.
Born and raised in Carinthia, Ulrike received her Ph.D. in 1985 from the University of Vienna. In her free time, Ulrike is found in the mountains, hiking, cycling or skiing.
Christina is an experienced CFO and General Manager. She has an extensive track record in fundraising and M&A combined with a profound strategy background.
She started her career as a consultant at The Boston Consulting Group and later moved to Ventac Partners. Over ten years, she held CFO positions at various private equity-backed companies: Temedica GmbH (2021 to 2022), coliquio GmbH (2019 to 2021), and OmniaMed Group (2013 to 2019).
Christina gained a wealth of experience in setting up, optimizing, and managing finance & administration organizations. She has broad experience in various corporate situations, from start-up, expansion, restructuring, and exit to turnaround.
At asp.group, Christina mainly takes care of the portfolio companies, focusing on finance and investor reporting.
Christina spends time with her family in her free time and can be found in the mountains during her holidays, skiing or biking.
