The German "Mittelstand" faces the biggest wave of transformation in its history. Traditional "Buy & Build" strategies are reaching their limits—the next level of value creation lies in operational intelligence.

I am the Founding General Partner at Generation Tech Partners. We do not just invest; we transform solid mid-market companies into AI-native market leaders. Our approach is strictly value-oriented: We use Artificial Intelligence not as a technical gimmick, but as the primary lever for margin improvement, multiple expansion, and predictable scaling.

My Experience as Operator & Investor: As the former CEO of a leading Corporate AI Venture Studio (Körber AG), I scaled organizations from 0 to 450 employees and built digital units with double-digit million revenues. I combine this operational rigor with my experience as a founder (multiple exits to PE ) to future-proof assets.

What sets Generation Tech Partners apart: We do not view companies solely through the lens of a balance sheet, but through the lens of an AI-native architecture.

-Operational Alpha: Systematic efficiency improvement through AI-driven processes.
-Buy & Build 2.0: Scaling in fragmented markets using proprietary tech playbooks.
-Risk Mitigation: De-risking succession and transformation through technology.

I bridge deep technological understanding with the language of capital. Let’s discuss how we can turn the Mittelstand into Europe's most attractive asset class.

Network & Affiliations: Alumnus of Baden-Baden Entrepreneur Talks (153. BBUG) and the Foundation of German Business (sdw).

Daniel Szabo

I head up growth at DataProphet, an industrial intelligence company that specialises in driving operational efficiencies through deep learning, smart manufacturing and continuous improvement. I serve clients globally across various verticals like grey iron foundries, automotive, fast moving consumer goods, food and beverages, tyres, automotive wheel manufacturing and chemicals. A unique blend of leadership, supply chain, manufacturing, and machine learning skills, facilitate clients' journeys to operational efficiencies through digital transformation and smart manufacturing. My entrepreneurial mindset, commercial acumen and domain expertise enable me to easily identify key business problems and use cases, ensuring that our AI offering aligns with business goals and delivers measurable value. My focus is on promoting adoption and continuous improvement by effectively communicating the benefits of analytics across organizational structures and ensuring seamless augmentation in the context of World Class Manufacturing.

I have an MBA and MSc in Electronic Engineering with a passion for driving transformative growth and operational excellence through technology, smart manufacturing and digital supply chain. With a proven track record in roles such as Management Consultant, Operations Manager and Director and CEO, I've driven transformative change, achieving significant cost reductions, growth and operational enhancements.

Specialities: Digital Manufacturing and Operations, Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Manufacturing Excellence, Change Management & Transformation, AI and Machine Learning, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Manufacturing, Leadership, Growth, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage.

Dual South African & Portuguese national.

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