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Domenico Cipolla

Investor

Partner at Freigeist Capital

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

About

Domenico Cipolla brings two decades of experience in venture capital, angel investing, and advising early-stage growth companies. He previously scaled home24 from 20 to over 1,000 employees and prepared its IPO, studied at WHU, and now supports Freigeist founders on growth, financing, and operations.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Experience

  1. Xentral ERP SoftwareCo-CEOcurrent2023 — presentMunich, Bavaria, Germany
  2. FreigeistPartnercurrent2022 — presentMunich
  3. KRAFTBLOCKBoard Member2023 — 2025
  4. KRAFTBLOCKChief Strategy Officer (interim)2022 — 2023
  5. YFood LabsManaging Director (Sold to strategic buyer)2020 — 2022Munich
  6. TagChief Operations Officer (Sold to strategic buyer)2019 — 2020London Area, United Kingdom
  7. Williams Lea TagChief Transformation Officer (Sold to strategic buyer)2018 — 2019London, United Kingdom
  8. Core Equity HoldingsVice President2017Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
  9. Home24CEO & Managing Director (IPO)2011 — 2016Berlin
  10. CinvenInvestment Professional2010 — 2011London & Frankfurt
  11. The Boston Consulting GroupProject Leader2006 — 2010
  12. Mercer Management ConsultingSummer Intern2005Munich, Bavaria, Germany
  13. L'OrealSummer Intern - Global Branding Strategies2004Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
  14. Ernst & YoungSummer Analyst - Corporate Finance - M&A Advisory2003Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
  15. DataOn CorporationSummer Intern - International Business Development2002Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
  16. Deutsche BankProfessional Training1999 — 2001Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Skills & more

Business Strategy99Entrepreneurship40Financial Modeling33Corporate Finance78Private Equity35Due Diligence15Valuation16Management Consulting36M&A experience7Financial Analysis8Management70Mergers5
+7 moreE-commerceMergers & AcquisitionsMarketing StrategyStart-upsStrategyBusiness DevelopmentProject Management

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Colleagues at Freigeist Capital

Alex Koch
Founder & CTO at Freigeist Capital
Alexander Pass
Principal at Freigeist Capital
Frank Thelen
Founder and CEO at Freigeist Capital
Marc Sieberger
Founder and COO/CFO at Freigeist Capital
Marcel Vogler
Partner at Freigeist Capital
Niklas Hebborn
Partner at Freigeist Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Domenico Cipolla?
Domenico Cipolla brings two decades of experience in venture capital, angel investing, and advising early-stage growth companies. He previously scaled home24 from 20 to over 1,000 employees and prepared its IPO, studied at WHU, and now supports Freigeist founders on growth, financing, and operations.
Where does Domenico Cipolla work?
Domenico Cipolla is Partner at Freigeist Capital.
Where did Domenico Cipolla go to school?
Domenico Cipolla studied at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (Diplom-Kaufmann (Distinction), Marketing); HEC Montréal (Exchange Program, International Corporate Finance); Lancaster University (MBA (Distinction), Corporate Strategy).

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WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management mafia18

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HEC Montréal mafia8

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Lancaster University mafia6

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Philippe Mendels-FlandreErasmus programFounded Austral DxMaria TerziPh.DFounded Malloc IncLiza CharalambousMaster's DegreeFounded Malloc IncLucas GordonBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Sohar HealthShahar DaganComputer Science BScFounded Rencom

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John GregerCPO & Portfolio Partner at Burda Principal InvestmentsNatalie SchmitkeManaging Director Capital Networks at Burda Principal InvestmentsFriedrich von WulffenPrincipal at Burda Principal InvestmentsSheng Xin YuInvestment Analyst at Burda Principal InvestmentsBorisFounding Partner at Version One VenturesRouven DresselhausInvestor at Cavalry Ventures

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Also attended HEC Montréal105

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Also attended Luiss Guido Carli University57

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Shared employers

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Maximilian StadlerJunior Finance Manager at BONVENTUREAlex ClaytonPartner at Meritech Capital PartnersRobert LacherFounding Partner at Visionaries ClubFrank ThelenFounder and CEO at Freigeist CapitalNiklas HebbornPartner at Freigeist CapitalMarc SiebergerFounder and COO/CFO at Freigeist Capital

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Also worked at KRAFTBLOCK4

Cameron ScariManaging Director at Renown Capital PartnersFrank ThelenFounder and CEO at Freigeist CapitalNiklas HebbornPartner at Freigeist CapitalMarc SiebergerFounder and COO/CFO at Freigeist Capital

Also worked at The Boston Consulting Group907

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