Where does Alexander Samwer work?

Alexander Samwer is Founding Partner at PICUS CAPITAL.

What does Alexander Samwer invest in?

Alexander Samwer invests in Climate Tech, Fintech, HR Tech, PropTech, SaaS.

What check size does Alexander Samwer write?

Alexander Samwer typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Alexander Samwer go to school?

Alexander Samwer studied at Harvard Business School (MBA); University of Oxford (MA, Economics & Politics).

Alexander Samwer

Investor

Founding Partner at PICUS CAPITAL

Munich, Germany

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $275M

About

Co-founded Picus Capital with Jeremias in 2015; an experienced entrepreneur and technology investor who previously co-founded ventures including the European Founders Fund, an early backer of Zalando and LinkedIn. Graduated from Oxford with an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Invests in

Climate TechFintechHR TechPropTechSaaS

Experience

Arvantis GroupFounder & Managing Directorcurrent2018 — presentGreater Munich Metropolitan Area
Picus CapitalFoundercurrent2015 — presentGreater Munich Metropolitan Area
EntrixCo-Founder2020 — 2026Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Zalando SEInvestor & Member of the Supervisory Board2014 — 2020Berlin Metropolitan Area
European Founders Fund GmbHManaging Director2005 — 2013Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
Jamba - A NewsCorp CompanyMember Of The Management Board2000 — 2004
eBayManaging Director Europe1999 — 2000
alando.de / eBay GermanyCo-founder & Managing Director1999

Skills & more

E-commerce14Venture Capital9Online Marketing12Investments5Entrepreneurship15Online Advertising5Facebook5Management9Leadership3

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Colleagues at PICUS CAPITAL

Abhijay Thacker

Investment Advisor at PICUS CAPITAL

Alex Smola

CEO and Co-Founder of Boson AI at PICUS CAPITAL

Andreas Stryz

CTO at FINN at PICUS CAPITAL

Andy Cohen

SVP of Sales at Bill.com at PICUS CAPITAL

Annika in der Beek

Chief People Officer at Statista at PICUS CAPITAL

Anselm Bauer

Co-Founder at Alasco at PICUS CAPITAL

Anthony Hayhoe

Head of IR & Fundraising at PICUS CAPITAL

Antonia Lange

Finance Manager at PICUS CAPITAL

Network2

Kilian ThalhammerScout

Managing Director, Head of Merchant Solutions at Deutsche Bank at PICUS CAPITAL

Florian Reichert

Partner & Managing Director at PICUS CAPITAL

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alexander Samwer?: Co-founded Picus Capital with Jeremias in 2015; an experienced entrepreneur and technology investor who previously co-founded ventures including the European Founders Fund, an early backer of Zalando and LinkedIn. Graduated from Oxford with an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Where does Alexander Samwer work?: Alexander Samwer is Founding Partner at PICUS CAPITAL.
What does Alexander Samwer invest in?: Alexander Samwer invests in Climate Tech, Fintech, HR Tech, PropTech, SaaS.
What check size does Alexander Samwer write?: Alexander Samwer typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Alexander Samwer go to school?: Alexander Samwer studied at Harvard Business School (MBA); University of Oxford (MA, Economics & Politics).