Filip Dames
InvestorFounding Partner at Cherry Ventures
Berlin
Writes $580K – $4.6M checks · typically $2.6M
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599 people in our graph share verified history with Filip — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Dominik EsenunlockedFilip: together at Cherry Ventures (2020)
×7Filip: together at Aalto University
Filip: together at Cherry Ventures
×3Filip: together at Phillips Academy
About
Co-founder of Cherry, which he launched in 2012 initially as an angel fund.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConsumerDeep TechFintechHealthtechSaaS
Experience
- Cherry VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2013 — presentBerlin
- Zalando SEC-Level / Co-Founder2009 — 2014
- Zalando SEFounder & CEO2009 — 2012Berlin Metropolitan Area
- Tamundo GmbHFounder2008 — 2009
- Sony BMG Music Entertainment, New York, USABusiness Development2007
- The Boston Consulting GroupVisiting Associate2006
- DaimlerChrysler Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.Intern2005
- Siemens AG, TS TN TRIntern2004
Skills & more
Start-ups41Entrepreneurship42
From Filip's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
Proxima FusionRobeautéThe Exploration Company
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Cherry Ventures
Alexander Langholz-Baikousis
CFO and Operating Partner at Cherry Ventures
Anna Sziwek
Senior Finance Manager at Cherry Ventures
Ben Newsome
VP, Talent and People at Cherry Ventures
Bruno Wisniewski
Investor at Cherry Ventures
Christian Meermann
Founding Partner at Cherry Ventures
Christina Käss
Executive Assistant at Cherry Ventures
Claire McDonald
Team Assistant at Cherry Ventures
Daniel Glasner
Partner at Cherry Ventures
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Fabrice GrindaScout
Co-founder & Managing Partner at FJ Labs
Christian MeermannScout
Founding Partner at Cherry Ventures
Cristina FonsecaScout
General Partner at Indico Capital Partners
Daniel WaterhouseScout
Partner at Balderton Capital
Felix KlührScout
Investor at HV Capital
Florian OttoScout
Angel
Harald NiederScout
General Partner at redalpine
Ian HogarthScout
Partner at Plural
Michael BrehmScout
General Partner & Founder at Redstone
Paul MurphyScout
Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners
Thomas LuekeScout
Partner at Cherry Ventures
Ben Newsome
VP, Talent and People at Cherry Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Filip Dames?
- Co-founder of Cherry, which he launched in 2012 initially as an angel fund.
- Where does Filip Dames work?
- Filip Dames is Founding Partner at Cherry Ventures.
- What does Filip Dames invest in?
- Filip Dames invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
- What check size does Filip Dames write?
- Filip Dames typically writes checks of $580K – $4.6M.
- What companies has Filip Dames invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Proxima Fusion, Robeauté, The Exploration Company.
- Where did Filip Dames go to school?
- Filip Dames studied at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (Dipl. Kfm. (MSc.), Business/Managerial Economics); Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (M.B.A., International Management); Aalto University (MSC, Economics and Business Administration).
Founder mafias
Aalto University mafia59
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Olli NuutilaIndustrial managementFounded Cactos +1Jan GoetzTitle of DocentFounded Iqm +1Wycliffe RadumaMaster of Science in TechnologyFounded Otos Health +1Arto TolonenMaster's degreeFounded Audiodraft +1Niko KarstikkoMasters (incomplete)Founded Bobw +1Patrik BackmanMaster of ScienceFounded Mariadb Corporation
+ 52 more
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management mafia51
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Ferry HeilemannBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Aenu +1Domenico CipollaVordiplom (Bachelor with Distinction)Founded Home24 +1Michael SchrezenmaierMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Sumup +1Mike MahlkowFounded Fastgen +1Mario KohleUnternehmensführung / BWLFounded Enpal +1Frederik MerzMaster of Science - MSFounded Ampere +1
+ 44 more
Phillips Academy mafia36
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Miles LasaterFounded Purpose Built Ventures Studio +2Owen TrippFounded Grand Rounds +2Krishna K. GuptaFounded Humanyze +1Vivek GaripalliFounded CarePoint +1Ted MannFounded Partium +1Declan CummingsFounded Cinder +1
+ 29 more
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella mafia22
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Erin Robert FreyFounded Frey +1Pia ManciniLic. Ciencia Politica y GobiernoFounded Opencollective +1Martin PustilnickEconomicsFounded MundiMatias SerebrinskyBachelor's DegreeFounded CookUnityLaura BeaulierUniversity Exchange (Classes on Argentine EconomicsFounded Climate DividendsLuqui DíazMaster's DegreeFounded Mudafy
+ 15 more
Cherry Ventures mafia7
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management222
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
+ 216 more
Also attended Universidad Torcuato Di Tella76
Nico BerardiGeneral Partner at ANIMO VenturesMariana StrficekInvestor at Riverwood CapitalBrian AkinSenior Associate at DFJVeronica IzaguirreLegal at NXTPTodd RichCo-Founder and Head of Real Estate at Declaration PartnersLupe AugierOperations at How Women Invest
+ 70 more
Also attended Aalto University179
Patrik BackmanGeneral Partner at OpenOceanMirva LaatunenSenior Investment Associate at OpenOceanTony NystenPartner at OpenOceanElina HolkkoPartner and CFO at Lifeline VenturesMohammad Zuhair KhanTrainee / Data Engineer at Lifeline VenturesTeemu MattilaPartner at Lifeline Ventures
+ 173 more
Shared employers
Also worked at Zalando SE58
Kelly BennettExecutive Advisor at TCVMatti HölttäSenior Data & ML Engineer at NGP CapitalSteven TranOperating Partner at Fly VenturesSally HatterVC & Fixed Income Lead - WA at ArtesianAlexander SamwerFounding Partner at PICUS CAPITALRainer MärkleGeneral Partner at HV Capital
+ 52 more
Also worked at Sony BMG Music Entertainment, New York, USA44
Serge KassardjianManaging Partner at 6th Man VenturesPierce PolakSenior Associate at Fuel VenturesIda Witzell KløverholtCFO at PSVCamilo KejnerManaging Partner at Angel Ventures MexicoRoss O'BrienFounder and Managing Partner at Bonaventure Equity, LLCGuillaume TherienGeneral Partner at Triptyq Capital
+ 38 more
Also worked at The Boston Consulting Group1,466
Cristina JunqueiraCo-founder of NubankMassimo PrelzInvestor at DN CapitalRasmus AreskougInvestor at DN CapitalRiccardo MontiOperating Advisor at P101 VenturesAntonio TurroniOperating Advisor at P101 VenturesLuca RossettoOperating Advisor at P101 Ventures
+ 1,460 more
Also worked at DaimlerChrysler Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.28
Andrew OgawaManaging Partner and Founder at Quest Venture PartnersGeorge RzepeckiFounder and CEO at The Raba PartnershipKeith TanHead of DeFi at CaladanBonita C. StewartCofounder and Managing Partner at BAG VenturesMartin DoberManaging Director at ID VenturesMark NormanManaging Partner at Fraser McCombs Capital
+ 22 more