About
Andreas Winter-Extra is an Operating Partner at KOMPAS VC, where he leads the platform team and handles LP relations, startup advisory, and the firm's AI and technology stack, while running the Berlin office. He was previously Investment Director at the Volvo Tech Fund and later Managing Director of Smartworks Innovations, the venture arm of Vienna Energy Group. He earned an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Hamburg and a joint MBA from the University of Hamburg and East China University of Science and Technology in Shanghai.
Experience
- United Manufacturing Hub (UMH)Board Membercurrent2026 — present
- KOMPAS VCPartnercurrent2022 — presentBerlin, Germany
- smartworks innovationManaging Director2020 — 2022Vienna, Austria
- Volvo Cars Tech FundInvestment Director2018 — 2020Berlin Area, Germany
- Volvo Car GroupHead of Research- and Automotive Strategy2015 — 2018Göteburg, Schweden
- Volvo Car GroupStrategy and Change Manager2014Gothenburg
- Volvo Car GroupMarket Intelligence Consultant2012 — 2014Göteburg, Schweden
- FreelanceFreelance Project Manager2010 — 2012Hamburg und Umgebung, Deutschland
- FreelanceEconomic Researcher2008 — 2010Hamburg und Umgebung, Deutschland
- Maritz Research GmbHResearch Analyst2007 — 2011Hamburg und Umgebung, Deutschland
- University of HamburgAssistant/Tutor2003 — 2009Hamburg
- Fortbildungsakademie der Wirtschaft (FAW)Lecturer2005 — 2006Hamburg
- Norddeutscher RundfunkAssistant2004 — 2006Hamburg
- FreelanceSoftware Developer2002 — 2003Hamburg und Umgebung, Deutschland
- eurogay media AGTeam leader Marketing and Communication2000 — 2002Hamburg
Education
- University of HamburgMaster of International Business Administration2008 — 2012
- East China University of Science and TechnologyMBA, MBA2009 — 2011
- University of HamburgDiplom-Volkswirt, Economics2003 — 2007
- Macquarie UniversityBachelor of Business Administration, International Business Law & Marketing2006
Skills & more
PowerPoint1Minitab1WordAccessC#PostgreSQLJavaAndroidSPSSEviewsRSQL Server
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SQLMicrosoft ExcelCompetitive AnalysisCorporate Venture CapitalBusiness StrategyDue DiligenceAutomotiveInternationaler GeschäftsverkehrQuantitative ResearchQuantitative AnalysisInternational BusinessAndroid DevelopmentLanguages Chinesisch · Englisch · German
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Same school
Also attended University of Hamburg38
Andreas WeiskamPartner and Co-Founder of Sapphire Ventures, focused on European investmentsLucas De FourLegal Manager at Hummingbird VenturesFernanda BartelsInvestor at Extantia CapitalAndrew KozlovManaging Partner at 4BIO CapitalIskender DirikPartner at Delin VenturesDr. Sophie PollokVenture Partner at Auxxo
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Also attended East China University of Science and Technology2
Also attended Macquarie University60
Matt LinklaterInvestor Relations Manager at Square Peg CapitalOssi TiainenPartner at NGP CapitalEd GregorySenior Legal Counsel at AirTree VenturesStuart FoxPartner at ArtesianJakub RodFund Legal Counsel at Rockaway VenturesPrashanth RangaswamyHead of Operations at Alium Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at United Manufacturing Hub (UMH)7
Matthew ChaganPartner at Sustainable Future VenturesIlena MecePrincipal at KOMPAS VCFrank ThelenFounder and CEO at Freigeist CapitalMarcel VoglerPartner at Freigeist CapitalNiklas HebbornPartner at Freigeist CapitalMarc SiebergerFounder and COO/CFO at Freigeist Capital
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Also worked at Volvo Car Group14
Henrik LarssonInvestor at Almi InvestLinda ElfvingInvestor at Almi InvestBetsy AtkinsAdvisor at Colle Capital PartnersSara DrouggeInterim Content & Communications Manager at Chalmers Ventures ABMats MobergVenture Partner at Next Gear VenturesMichael JacksonSenior Director & Partner at Fabric Ventures
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Also worked at University of Hamburg2
Colleagues at KOMPAS VC
Andreas Strasser
Partner at KOMPAS VC
Hayley Smith
Chief of Staff at KOMPAS VC
Ilena Mece
Principal at KOMPAS VC
Jack Cruise
Analyst at KOMPAS VC
John Miller
Analyst at KOMPAS VC
Marette Vorster
Executive Assistant at KOMPAS VC
Martin Pors Jepsen
Head of Strategic Value at KOMPAS VC
Nick Gosen
Senior Associate at KOMPAS VC
































