Where does Christian Schad work?

Christian Schad is Co-Founder at Planet A Ventures.

Where did Christian Schad go to school?

Christian Schad studied at International School of Management, Germany (Diplom Betriebswirt, Internationale Geschäfte/internationaler Handel); Taiwan Shoufu University (Internationale Geschäfte/internationaler Handel); Regent's University London (Internationale Geschäfte/internationaler Handel).

Christian Schad

Investor

Co-Founder at Planet A Ventures · Venture Partner at Auxxo · Venture Partner at Vanagon

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

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211 people in our graph share verified history with Christian — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Siyana AsenovaunlockedChristian: together at Planet A Ventures (2022–2026)

×6Christian: together at Planet A Ventures

×3Christian: together at Regent's University London

×2Christian: together at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

About

Christian is a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience, founder of the refugee relief NGO Hanseatic Help, and co-founder of greentech VC Planet A Ventures.

Experience

VanagonVenture Partnercurrent2025 — presentMunich, Bavaria, Germany
MarvelousVenture Partnercurrent2025 — present
Planet A VenturesCo-Foundercurrent2020 — presentBerlin, Deutschland
Planet A VenturesManaging General Partner2020 — 2024Hamburg, Germany
traceless materialsBoard Observer2023 — 2024Hamburg, Germany
VBV Vermögen Beteiligung Verwaltung GmbHGeschäftsführer / Inhaber2018 — 2022Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland e.V.Initiative Board2019 — 2020Hamburg
BlackBerryGlobal Account Manager2016 — 2017Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Hanseatic Help e.V.Vorstand2015 — 2016Hamburg und Umgebung, Deutschland
SCHAD GmbHFounder / Shareholder2007 — 2014
SCHAD GmbHGeneral Manager2007 — 2012Greater Hamburg Area
BFI Beratungsgesellschaft für Informationstechnologie mbHGeneral Manager1997 — 2008Hamburg
BFI Software Solutions GmbHMitarbeiter2005 — 2007
LIMAL GmbHFounder2002 — 2003Greater Hamburg Area
Peek & Cloppenburg KG DüsseldorfPurchasing1996 — 1997Greater Dusseldorf Area
Husky Injection Molding SystemsIT Consultant1992Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Skills & more

Strategy4Leadership4Management3Unternehmensführung29Business Development29Vertrieb20Geschäftsführung7Neugeschäftsentwicklung6M2M1Internet of Things1Mobile-Device-Management1B2B-Marketing1

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Social EntrepreneurshipSocial BusinessSocial SellingSocial MarketingSocial CRMMobile GeräteSolution SellingComplianceVenture CapitalKlimawandelCSRMicrosoft Office

Languages Deutsch · Englisch · Spanisch

Diplom Betriebswirt

From Christian's professional profile.

Colleagues at Planet A Ventures

Aina Cabrero

Investor & Scientist at Planet A Ventures

Alexander Seel

CFO at Planet A Ventures

Alexander Stevens

Venture Partner at Planet A Ventures

Ashul Sinha

Finance Analyst at Planet A Ventures

Christian Gonzalez

Investor at Planet A Ventures

Christian Schad

Co-Founder & Venture Partner at Planet A Ventures

Christoph Gras

General Partner at Planet A Ventures

David Wortmann

Senior Policy & Market Advisor at Planet A Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Christian Schad?: Christian is a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience, founder of the refugee relief NGO Hanseatic Help, and co-founder of greentech VC Planet A Ventures.
Where does Christian Schad work?: Christian Schad is Co-Founder at Planet A Ventures.
Where did Christian Schad go to school?: Christian Schad studied at International School of Management, Germany (Diplom Betriebswirt, Internationale Geschäfte/internationaler Handel); Taiwan Shoufu University (Internationale Geschäfte/internationaler Handel); Regent's University London (Internationale Geschäfte/internationaler Handel).

Same school

Also attended International School of Management, Germany24

Alexander StoeckelManaging Partner at Joyance Partners Nikos ChoulidisManaging Partner at Blockwall Stefan HülsenInvestment Director at Statkraft Ventures Dr. Leopold von Schlenk-BarnsdorfAdvisor in Value Creation at Auxxo Thomas LeyrerInvestment Analyst at Alstin Capital Julia SohajdaManaging Partner at Vespucci Partners

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Also attended Regent's University London46

Fredrik Jung AbbouCo-founder of Kry; Partner at Norrsken Launcher Melissa MontanVice President, Platform & Marketing at March Capital Partners Jim LacyInvestor at EPIC VENTURES May KaratzenisInvestor Relations Director at Hiro Capital MK McCormickManager, IR at Tribe Capital Firstlook Ivo DetelinovOryx Fund at Salica Investments

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Also attended FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg57

Alex BlaniaCo-founder & CEO of Tools for Humanity Bernhard KöhlerInvestment Director and Authorised Signatory at Bayern Kapital Sebastian ZipfelAnalyst at Five Seasons Ventures Jannis ChoulidisManaging Partner at Blockwall Florian BreinerOperating Partner, Growth at FoodLabs Lucas NobeschiSenior Associate, Entrepreneur Experience, Dubai Hub at Endeavor Catalyst

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Shared employers

Also worked at Planet A Ventures19

Siyana AsenovaFinance Manager at Planet A Ventures Dr. Benedikt BuchspiesPrincipal - Technology Research and Science at Planet A Ventures Aina CabreroInvestor & Scientist at Planet A Ventures Mehmet ÇelimliData Engineer at Planet A Ventures Kim DangHead of Ecosystem at Planet A Ventures Nick de la ForgeCo-Founder & General Partner at Planet A Ventures

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Also worked at traceless materials1

Tobias SeikelCo-Founder & General Partner at Planet A Ventures

Also worked at BlackBerry108

Karim GillaniGeneral Partner at Luge Capital Mike MontanoInvestor at True Ventures Anastasia HambaliInvestor at Side Door Ventures Ryan GibsonVP of Finance at Eclipse Ventures Devon GallowayCo-Founder & General Partner at Inovia Capital Michael LittCo-Founder & General Partner at Inovia Capital

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Also worked at Peek & Cloppenburg KG Düsseldorf1

Christian MeermannFounding Partner at Cherry Ventures