Alexander Samwer
InvestorFounding Partner at PICUS CAPITAL
Munich, Germany
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $275M
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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 Marketing12Facebook5Investments5Entrepreneurship15Management9Online Advertising5Leadership3
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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
Amit Jain
CEO at Rewired
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
Network2
Kilian ThalhammerScout
Advisor, Business Angel, Payments Expert, Board, NED — Fintech at heart
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).
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Shared employers
Also worked at Arvantis Group4
Also worked at Entrix3
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