Fundraising Fox

Filip Dames

Investor

Founding Partner at Cherry Ventures

Berlin

Writes $580K – $4.6M checks · typically $2.6M

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

  1. Cherry VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2013 — presentBerlin
  2. Zalando SEC-Level / Co-Founder2009 — 2014
  3. Zalando SEFounder & CEO2009 — 2012Berlin Metropolitan Area
  4. Tamundo GmbHFounder2008 — 2009
  5. Sony BMG Music Entertainment, New York, USABusiness Development2007
  6. The Boston Consulting GroupVisiting Associate2006
  7. DaimlerChrysler Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.Intern2005
  8. Siemens AG, TS TN TRIntern2004

Skills & more

Strategy11Start-ups41Entrepreneurship42Business Development41Venture Capital25Integrated Marketing1E-commerce34Online Marketing16Online Advertising2Business Strategy13SEM1Product Management5
+5 moreManagement ConsultingStrategic PartnershipsMarketing StrategyPrivate EquityE-Commerce

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
Dimitri Sedashev
Investor at Cherry Ventures

Network13

Fabrice GrindaScout
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Christian MeermannScout
Founding Partner at Cherry Ventures
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
Carlo Schmid
Principal 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

Phillips Academy mafia23

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Krishna K. GuptaFounded Humanyze +1Vivek GaripalliFounded CarePoint +1Miles LasaterFounded SeeClickFix +1Vanessa SmallFounded Alcheme BioAlex RampellFounded AffirmDina BurkitbayevaFounded Freedom Biosciences

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Aalto University mafia22

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Pauliina MartikainenAalto University School of BusinessFounded Wave VenturesJiri HeinonenBachelor of Science - BSFounded SwappieJohannes KorpelaBachelor of ScienceFounded Wave VenturesVille VesterinenBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded HousecatPauliina MeskanenBachelor’s DegreeFounded CalectraRiku LindholmMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Meru Health

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WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management mafia18

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Ferry HeilemannBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Aenu +1Michael SchrezenmaierMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Sumup +1Mike MahlkowFounded Fastgen +1Michael BrehmDiplomaFounded AtheneumAnna-Lena KamenetzkyGerman diplomaFounded Touch CapitalSebastian PollokBSc.Founded Amorelie

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Universidad Torcuato Di Tella mafia9

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Martin PustilnickEconomicsFounded MundiLaura BeaulierUniversity Exchange (Classes on Argentine EconomicsFounded Climate DividendsAgustina FabbioLic. Economia EmpresarialFounded PolynaturalLuqui DíazMaster's DegreeFounded MudafyGuido GalanterEconomicsFounded LenkNicolás PiquerasLicentiate degree in economicsFounded Lenk

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Cherry Ventures mafia6

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Benjamin KubotaVenture PartnerFounded Campfire FM +1Sebastian PollokBoard MemberFounded AmorelieDaniel GlasnerPartnerFounded quandooMarc KlingenInvestment AnalystFounded LangfuseStefan ZhengInvestorFounded Mercura

Same school

Also attended WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management143

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 Universidad Torcuato Di Tella56

Nicolas PustilnickEntrepreneur in Residence at FJ LabsChung Hei SingBoard Member at Maryland TEDCONico BerardiGeneral Partner at ANIMO VenturesBrian AkinSenior Associate at DFJVeronica IzaguirreLegal at NXTPLupe AugierOperations at How Women Invest

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Also attended Aalto University101

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

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Also attended Phillips Academy101

Sarah GuoFounder & General Partner of ConvictionTobi CokerDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesDan LynchInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Clay FisherInvestor at Spark CapitalConor DeveneyPrincipal at GreycroftLauren LeeInvestor at FJ Labs

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Shared employers

Also worked at Zalando SE31

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

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Also worked at Sony BMG Music Entertainment, New York, USA21

Serge KassardjianManaging Partner at 6th Man VenturesPierce PolakSenior Associate at Fuel VenturesKatherine Hill RitchieSenior Director, Venture Funds at Maryland TEDCOIda Witzell KløverholtCFO at PSVCamilo KejnerManaging Partner at Angel Ventures MexicoGuillaume TherienGeneral Partner at Triptyq Capital

+ 15 more

Also worked at The Boston Consulting Group907

David SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockDave MunichielloInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Massimo PrelzInvestor at DN CapitalRasmus AreskougInvestor at DN CapitalRiccardo MontiOperating Advisor at P101 VenturesAntonio TurroniOperating Advisor at P101 Ventures

+ 901 more

Also worked at DaimlerChrysler Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.13

Itxaso del PalacioGeneral Partner at Notion CapitalAndrew 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 Ventures

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