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Christopher Heymann

InvestorFounder

Founding Partner at 1k(x) · Founder at 1kx

Germany

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

Founded1kx

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

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Christopher: together at Leipzig University

About

Christopher Heymann is a Founding Partner at 1kx. He has a technical background and previously served as CTO of multiple startups, and over the past eight years has advised teams on cryptoeconomic design, governance, and scaling decentralized systems. At 1kx he focuses on backing crypto projects and token networks with strategic and technical guidance alongside capital.

Invests in

Crypto & Web3

Founder at 1kx

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1kx's investors · 1

Mirana VenturesHong Kong · $2M – $20M checks

Co-founders at 1kx

LCLasse Clausen
Lasse ClausenFounder

Experience

  1. 1kxFounding Partnercurrent2017 — present
  2. Daily RideCTO2015 — 2017Berlin
  3. MassMaticsCTO2012 — 2015Greater Leipzig Area
  4. Self EmployedApp Developer2012 — 2015Germany
  5. FOUNDDMobile Lead2012 — 2015Berlin

Skills & more

JavaScript2Early-Stage StartupsiPhone development3Software Development1iOS development2

Languages English · German

From Christopher's professional profile.

Colleagues at 1k(x)

Alexandra Miller
Head of Marketing at 1kx
Carly E. Howard
General Counsel at 1k(x)
Chase Beeler
Managing Director at Altamont Capital Partners
Clare He
Managing Director Capital Formation at 1kx
David Alemany
Research Analyst at 1k(x)
Ed Brodie
Head of Product at 1k(x)
Ed Brodie
Head of Product at 1kx
Henry Brodie
Operating Partner & COO at 1kx

Network6

Ameya Upadhyay
General Partner at Flourish Ventures
Brad Holden
Managing Partner, PL Capital at Graph Paper Capital
Jan Miczaika
Investor at HV Capital
Ken Seiff
Managing Partner at Blockchange Ventures
Pete Townsend
General Partner at Norio Ventures
Peter Pan
Research Partner at 1kx

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Christopher Heymann?
Christopher Heymann is a Founding Partner at 1kx. He has a technical background and previously served as CTO of multiple startups, and over the past eight years has advised teams on cryptoeconomic design, governance, and scaling decentralized systems. At 1kx he focuses on backing crypto projects and token networks with strategic and technical guidance alongside capital.
Where does Christopher Heymann work?
Christopher Heymann is Founder of 1kx and Founding Partner at 1k(x).
What does Christopher Heymann invest in?
Christopher Heymann invests in Crypto & Web3.
What check size does Christopher Heymann write?
Christopher Heymann typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies did Christopher Heymann found?
Christopher Heymann founded 1kx.
Where did Christopher Heymann go to school?
Christopher Heymann studied at Leipzig University (Master's degree, Business Information Systems); HTWK Leipzig (Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Computer Science).

Founder mafias

Leipzig University mafia10

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Eric WeberMaster of Science (M.Sc.)Founded ExciteLabMartin RichterBusiness and Economics EducationFounded GameGeneticsSteffen ZollerFounded CarecomRoland FassauerDr.-Ing. (PhD)Founded Intershop Communications AGJoern KlingerMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded BiotxLisa Weise-HoffBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Navou

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1k(x) mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Lasse ClausenFounding PartnerFounded 1kxPeter PanPartnerFounded Metacartel

HTWK Leipzig mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Lukas BaumgartlBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded BITROAD Consulting

Same school

Also attended Leipzig University31

AnnakaFinance at Maven VenturesJan KoblerManaging Partner at South Central VenturesSören SchusterManaging Director at CFH Management GmbHSebastian SkodaSenior Investment Manager at CFH Management GmbHThomas MackiolInvestment Manager at CFH Management GmbHFabian LeipeltPrincipal at WestTech Ventures

+ 25 more

Also attended HTWK Leipzig8

Melanie HiggsCFO & Operating Partner at AuxxoCindy Adrienne BeckelInvestment Manager at IBB VenturesLuisa MüllerInvestment Analyst at Future Energy VenturesJohannes HeldDeal Flow Fellow at ASIF VenturesLukas BaumgartlPartner & Director Consulting at SpinLabAdrian SlowikConsultant at SpinLab

+ 2 more

Shared employers

Also worked at FOUNDD1

Lasse ClausenFounding Partner at 1kx