Venionaire Capital strengthens Southeast Asia presence with Lukas Naujack as Associate Partner
Venionaire Capital AG, the Vienna-headquartered international investment and corporate finance firm, has appointed Lukas Naujack as Associate Partner, strengthening the firm’s cross-border M&A and strategic advisory capabilities and expanding its presence in Southeast Asia.
Strengthening Venionaire’s International Advisory Network with Lukas Naujack
Founded in Vienna in 2012, Venionaire Capital has developed into an internationally active venture capital, private equity and corporate finance specialist. Over more than a decade, the firm has built a track record spanning transactions and investment projects with an aggregate volume of more than €1 billion, advising companies, investors and institutions across M&A, venture capital, private equity and strategic investments.
Today, Venionaire operates from its headquarters in Vienna with an international footprint spanning London, Luxembourg, New York, San Francisco and other key markets, supported by a global network of investment professionals, industry experts and Associate Partners. The appointment of Naujack represents a further step in extending this network into Southeast Asia.
Expanding Cross-Border M&A Capabilities in Southeast Asia
Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and regularly active in Singapore, Naujack specialises in supporting European companies pursuing investments, acquisitions and strategic expansion in Southeast Asia. In his new role, he will work with Venionaire clients across Malaysia, Singapore and the wider region, with a particular focus on cross-border M&A, strategic investments and market expansion.
“Southeast Asia is becoming increasingly relevant for European companies looking for growth, diversification and access to dynamic new markets. At the same time, successful transactions in the region require much more than financial expertise – they require local market knowledge, networks and an understanding of how business is actually done on the ground,” says Berthold Baurek-Karlic, Founder and CEO of Venionaire Capital. “With Lukas, we are adding precisely this combination to our international partner network. It gives our European clients direct access to expertise on the ground while at the same time creating a stronger bridge between Southeast Asian opportunities and our European investment ecosystem.”
Local Expertise Combined with Corporate Strategy Experience
Naujack is the Founder and Managing Director of FalkensteinAsia, an advisory firm supporting European companies in establishing and strengthening their presence in Southeast Asia. The firm provides strategic investment and M&A advisory as well as support for companies entering and expanding within the region.
Before founding FalkensteinAsia in 2026, Naujack spent more than five years with Evonik Industries in Germany and Southeast Asia. His roles included Finance, Business Analytics in Kuala Lumpur, Head of Division Strategy APAC for Nutrition & Care in Singapore and, most recently, Director Strategic Projects for Care Solutions & Animal Nutrition, where he led strategic investment projects across the Asia-Pacific region.
His experience combines corporate strategy, investment projects and transaction work with several years of first-hand operating experience in Southeast Asia. In 2026, he also contributed to the professional debate on cross-border transactions in the region with an article for M&A REVIEW examining M&A opportunities in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Malaysia.
Building a Bridge Between Europe and Southeast Asia
“European companies often see the growth potential in Southeast Asia, but turning that potential into a successful investment or transaction requires a strong bridge between both regions,” says Lukas Naujack. “I am very pleased to join Venionaire and combine its transaction expertise and international network with my experience and presence on the ground in Southeast Asia. Together, we can support companies from strategy through to execution.”
Naujack holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and completed the Emerging Leaders programme at IMD. His earlier professional experience also includes roles at Accenture.
With the appointment, Venionaire further expands its international network of Associate Partners and its ability to support cross-border investment and M&A mandates. Naujack will serve as Venionaire’s local partner across Malaysia and Singapore, while covering opportunities throughout Southeast Asia.
About Venionaire Capital
Venionaire Capital AG is an independent international investment and corporate finance firm headquartered in Vienna, Austria. Founded in 2012, the company specialises in venture capital, private equity, M&A and strategic corporate finance, supporting investors, companies, public institutions and high-growth businesses throughout the investment and transaction lifecycle.
Venionaire combines investment expertise with hands-on transaction execution, including due diligence, company valuation, deal structuring, negotiations, fundraising and alternative investment fund management. The group has been involved in transactions and investment projects with an aggregate volume of more than €1 billion.
Headquartered in Vienna, Venionaire maintains an international presence across Europe, the United States and other global markets, including London, Luxembourg, New York and San Francisco, complemented by a network of international Associate Partners and industry experts.
