Vitali Kivmann is a prominent European tech investor and entrepreneur, currently overtaking positions of CEO at Althafen Foundation and General Partner at Raw Ventures. He has built a diverse career spanning over 20 years, with expertise in real estate, business development, and structured financing.

His background includes advising multinational companies and supporting tech startups in their growth journey. Kivmann's work has included the development of an innovation hub in Potsdam, Germany, and forging successful investment partnerships that have significantly advanced global tech ventures

Vitali has played an influential role in both real estate development and M&A structuring, further strengthening his ability to navigate complex business landscapes. At Raw Ventures, his approach centres on investing in people, recognising the potential of teams, and addressing the challenges faced by innovative startups.

With over 20 years of experience in investment portfolio management, his career has increasingly focused on structured financing for multinational corporations, while simultaneously developing programmes that support and foster growth opportunities for global tech startups.

At the Althafen Foundation, Vitali serves as Managing Director and Executive Board Member. Drawing on his sharp eye for talent and innovation—cultivated through years of thoughtful and purposeful investment—and guided by a deep aspiration to harness the transformative power of the fine arts, he embodies the Foundation’s commitment to transcending the traditional boundaries of the non-profit sector. His leadership helps steer the Foundation towards a sustainable future shaped by interdisciplinary and forward-thinking industry leadership.