Held, Arno

Arno Held is an independent advisor, board member, and dealmaker in advanced manufacturing and deep-tech hardware. Over nearly three decades - from the factory floor at TRUMPF to co-building AM Ventures, the leading additive-manufacturing venture fund, he has screened more than 3,000 AM startups and completed 40+ financing rounds on three different continent and on every side of the negotiation table. Today, Arno works with a focused group of investors, corporates, and founders navigating the industry's consolidation and renewal. His guiding principle: bridging worlds, building trust.