Alois Hotter

Investment Manager

2017 - Current

The leading venture capital firm in industrial 3D printing (additive manufacturing, AM) has an extensive portfolio of more than a dozen successful companies in 6 countries on 3 continents. The team possesses in-depth technology know-how and is well connected with the most experienced experts in the field. As an investment partner, the company provides a globally leading ecosystem of sustainable investments in AM and introduces entrepreneurs to a large pool of industry veterans, each one with decades of experience in engineering, manufacturing and executive management.

Specialist Knowledge Management & Processes

2014 - 2017

EOS GmbH is the global leader in Additive Manufacturing (known as 3D-printing) and offers a wide range of Polymer and Metal specialized Laser-sintering systems. Our Application Engineering and Additive Manufacturing departments bringing "Innovation-to-Industry". We offer B2B Additive Manufacturing Consulting services from industry analysis, Assessments of Ready-to-Additive_Manufacturing product portfolio and specialized Consulting support for highly innovative productdesign based on bionic principles. Helping companies to explore the full potential of Additive Manufacturing for existing product range and developing new products based to achieve real competitive advantage

Business Development Manager East-Africa

2013 - 2014

Prosonergy is a Social Start-Up specialized in distribution and sales of off-grid solar powered products for people living without electricity in the poorest countries of the world. - Selection of potential customers in targeted countries and definition of multiple strategies to approach them, ensuring a robust pipeline of opportunities; - Constant contacts and follow up (included e-mails, cold calls, presentations) to acquire new clients and to gain comprehensive knowledge of the business in that geographical area; - Creation and negotiation of commercial agreements; - Building of a network of direct sales representatives in East Africa

Working Student

2010 - 2010

Summer Trainee

2009 - 2009