Moritz Lechner
Moritz Lechner
Serial entrepreneur with a passion for building global, venture-scale companies. Founder & CEO of New Fluence (acquired); Forbes 30 Under 30 alumnus.
Projects
Ideas brought to life. A look at the products, companies, and creative works built from the ground up.
Freebiebox
First startup founded by Moritz at ~14; a surprise/promo box product that established him in the Austrian startup scene and later served as the parent to subsequent ventures.
Lifestylebox
Subscription / box product referenced in coverage as part of Moritz's early ventures (related to Freebiebox pivoting into other consumer offerings).
New Fluence
Founded/scale-up focused on automating micro-influencer collaborations for brands. Grew to a 50+ person team, served global clients (e.g., Coca‑Cola, Beiersdorf, C&A, Waterdrop) and processed thousands of micro-influencer collaborations per month.
Angel investing & advising
Post-exit activity includes early-stage angel investments and advisory roles in startups at the intersection of AI, SaaS and consumer marketing.
In the Spotlight
A collection of articles, interviews, and viral content where achievements have been shared.
Recognitions
Formal validation from the top. A showcase of official awards, grants, and government acknowledgements.
Forbes 30 Under 30 (Austria) — Tech
2019Named to Forbes Austria's 30 Under 30 list for his work with Freebiebox.
Startup exit — New Fluence acquired
Nov 2024New Fluence was acquired by 1SP Agency (reported Nov 2024); founders remained involved post-acquisition — a notable exit for a young founder.
Sigma Squared Society membership / participation
2024–2025Participation in the Sigma Squared Society community and its Summit (noted in LinkedIn activity), indicating connection to selective founder networks.
Work Experience
Key roles that defined the journey.
Founder & CEO / Managing Director — New Fluence (acquired)
Co-founded and led New Fluence, building the platform and team (50+ employees), serving global brands and automating micro-influencer campaigns. Remained on board after acquisition to lead integration and continued operations.
Founder — Freebiebox
Consumer promo/surprise-box business founded as a teenager that later evolved into New Fluence's parent company and product focus.
Co-founder — Lifestylebox (related early venture)
Subscription/box product and other early ventures that formed part of Moritz's early entrepreneurial portfolio.
Membership
Affiliations and memberships in prestigious organizations and communities.
Member / participant in Sigma Squared Society events and summit (community for exceptional entrepreneurs).
Alumnus of Forbes Austria 30 Under 30 (Tech) community.
Speaker appearances at events (e.g., Velvet Innovation) and active public-facing participation in startup events and panels.
Education
Academic foundation and learning journey.
Handelsakademie (HAK) / business secondary education
Secondary business-focused education in Vienna; listed on LinkedIn as Moritz's school (2017–2022).
Socials
Connect and explore.