Proudest Mentor Moment
"I don’t take credit for outcomes. At best, I helped a little at the start. What makes me proud is the trusting relationships that have lasted decades. That trust goes both ways: many founders I worked with now invest in our fund."
About
Michael Münnix co-founded Backtrace Capital and invests in foundational technology, drawing on physics, software architecture and venture experience.
Founder and Partner, Backtrace Capital
Michael Münnix combines training in physics with software and venture-investing experience. He co-authored quantitative research on financial-market states before working at Target Partners, where he became Managing Partner. He later worked as a Venture Partner at Planet A Ventures.
Münnix co-founded Munich-based Backtrace Capital with Dominik Tobschall. The fund invests at pre-seed and seed in technology infrastructure beneath software, AI and hardware applications. Its areas of interest include developer tools, security, networking, observability, computing and semiconductors. His path from technical research and software architecture to early-stage investing informs the fund’s focus on foundational technologies and long development horizons.
Experience Michael brings to founders
- Technical infrastructure
- Developer tools
- Security and networking
- Early-stage investing
- Technical differentiation
Operating and investing experience
A selection of companies and roles connected to Michael Münnix.
Ventures
Backtrace Capital
Co-founder and Partner
Target Partners
Former Managing Partner
Planet A Ventures
Former Venture Partner
Highlights
- Co-founded Backtrace Capital with Dominik Tobschall.
- Previously became Managing Partner at Target Partners.
- Co-authored quantitative research on financial-market states.
Questionsfounders ask aboutMichael Münnix
Who is Michael Münnix?
Michael Münnix co-founded Backtrace Capital and invests in foundational technology, drawing on physics, software architecture and venture experience.
What experience does Michael Münnix bring to mentoring?
Their experience spans technical infrastructure, developer tools, security and networking, early-stage investing and technical differentiation.
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