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Christian Mischler

InvestorFounder

Partner, SFF Studio at Swiss Founders Fund · Founder at Deskimo

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

FoundedDeskimo · YC

About

Christian Mischler co-founded GuestReady, HotelQuickly, and Foodpanda, and previously worked as an in-house consultant at Credit Suisse. He holds master's degrees from the University of St. Gallen and CEMS, and served as a captain in Swiss Military Intelligence.

Founder at DeskimoYC S21

Intro paths

YC

Christian went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Christian can intro founders to Deskimo's investors below.

Deskimo's investors · 4

Cathexis VenturesHouston · $250K – $1M checksGlobal Founders CapitalBerlin · $637K – $32M checksTSVCSilicon Valley · $1M checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2021

Co-founders at Deskimo

RCRaphael Cohen
Raphael CohenFounder

Experience

  1. Swiss Founders FundPartner, SFF Studiocurrent2026 — presentZürich, Schweiz
  2. Swiss Founders FundFounding Partnercurrent2013 — presentSankt Gallen, Schweiz
  3. GuestReadyCo-Founder & Chairmancurrent2016 — presentSchweiz
  4. Deskimo (YC S21)Co-Foundercurrent2021 — presentSingapore
  5. ready. (formerly Uniseminar)Co-Foundercurrent2024 — presentSwitzerland
  6. Firstchain GroupFounding Partner2016 — 2024Singapore
  7. mindprep Verlag AGCo-Founder & Board Member2003 — 2024St Gallen, Switzerland
  8. CASA Real Estate AGCo-Founder2018 — 2020Lisbon, Portugal
  9. HotelQuicklyCo-Founder, Chairman, COO & CMO2013 — 2017Hong Kong, Bangkok, Sydney
  10. foodpandaCo-Founder & Global COO & CTO2012 — 2013Singapore
  11. Credit SuisseInhouse Consultant2010 — 2012Zurich, Switzerland
  12. Swiss Military IntelligenceCaptain (Hauptmann)2002 — 2012Switzerland
  13. NovaCo-Founder: Nova Global2009Stockholm, Sweden
  14. SikaInternship: Corporate Finance2007Baar, Switzerland
  15. T-MobileInternship: Business Marketing2007Bonn, Germany
  16. University of St Gallen - HSGJunior Research Assistant2006St.Gallen, Switzerland

Skills & more

Strategy49Management12Leadership6Start-ups66Entrepreneurship64Project Management31E-commerce29Business Development25Emerging Markets17Marketing Strategy18Management Consulting14Venture Capital12
+5 moreFashionOnline MarketingFinancial ModelingPrivate EquityFinancial Analysis

Languages English · French · German

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Christian Mischler?
Christian Mischler co-founded GuestReady, HotelQuickly, and Foodpanda, and previously worked as an in-house consultant at Credit Suisse. He holds master's degrees from the University of St. Gallen and CEMS, and served as a captain in Swiss Military Intelligence.
Where does Christian Mischler work?
Christian Mischler is Founder of Deskimo and Partner, SFF Studio at Swiss Founders Fund.
What companies did Christian Mischler found?
Christian Mischler founded Deskimo.
Where did Christian Mischler go to school?
Christian Mischler studied at Y Combinator; University of St.Gallen (M.A. HSG, Banking & Finance); CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education (CEMS MIM, International Management).

Founder mafias

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University of St.Gallen mafia57

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Erasmus University Rotterdam mafia21

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CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education mafia16

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Shared employers

Also worked at GuestReady1

Kevin KwongPartner at Betatron Venture Group

Also worked at Credit Suisse936

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Also worked at Sika4

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Also worked at T-Mobile29

Erica BresciaManaging Director at Redpoint VenturesKarlInvestor at TFX CapitalDan MenserVice Chairman at Alliance of AngelsStacie ShawFounder, Pitch Deck Fire at Seed Round CapitalMartin TantowPartner at Pegasus Tech VenturesChristian SchulteManaging Director at coparion

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