Felix Kues
General Partner and Founder
Professional Overview
Felix Kues is an experienced venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of identifying and investing in promising technology startups. As the General Partner and Founder of Aurelia Ventures, he leverages his deep industry expertise and extensive network to provide strategic guidance and capital support to early-stage companies, primarily in the fields of aerospace, robotics, and enterprise software.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the General Partner and Founder of Aurelia Ventures, Felix is responsible for overseeing the firm's investment strategy, deal sourcing, and portfolio management. He actively works with the founders of Aurelia's portfolio companies, offering hands-on support and mentorship to help them scale their businesses and achieve sustainable growth. Under his leadership, Aurelia Ventures has emerged as a respected and influential player in the competitive venture capital landscape.
Career Progression
Prior to founding Aurelia Ventures, Felix held various investor and entrepreneurial roles, including serving as an Investor at Shield AI and Rebel Space Technologies, and as the CEO and Co-founder of ELAVAIT and FINEX Remittance. His diverse experience, both as an investor and a founder, has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by startups, enabling him to provide valuable insights and guidance to the companies he invests in.
Felix has also made significant contributions to the broader startup ecosystem, serving as a Judge and Pitch Coach at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) and as a Startup Mentor at the SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship and NUS Enterprise.
Academic Background
Felix holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Esade in Barcelona, Spain, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration/Real Estate Management from The Berlin School of Economics and Law. He recently completed the Owner/President Management (OPM 65) program at Harvard Business School, further enhancing his expertise in managing and scaling high-growth ventures.
Areas of Expertise
- Venture capital investment and portfolio management
- Startup ecosystem development and mentorship
- Aerospace, robotics, and enterprise software technologies
- Entrepreneurship and business strategy
- Fundraising and capital markets
Professional Impact
Under Felix's leadership, Aurelia Ventures has emerged as a respected and influential player in the venture capital landscape, with a growing portfolio of promising startups that are making significant contributions to their respective industries. His ability to identify and support transformative technologies, coupled with his hands-on approach to mentoring and guiding founders, has been instrumental in driving the success of Aurelia's portfolio companies.
Conclusion
Felix Kues is a seasoned venture capitalist and entrepreneur whose deep industry knowledge, strategic acumen, and commitment to fostering innovation make him a valuable asset to the startups he invests in and the broader technology ecosystem. As the General Partner and Founder of Aurelia Ventures, he continues to shape the future of emerging technologies and empower visionary founders to turn their ideas into thriving businesses.
