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Florian Forstmann

Investor

Angel at Expedite Ventures

Berlin, Germany

Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K

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

Tom McGinnunlockedFlorian: together at Expedite (2026)
×6Florian: together at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
×5Florian: together at Booz Allen & Hamilton

About

Florian Forstmann is a serial entrepreneur focused on technology-based business models. In 1999 he founded myToys.de GmbH, a European eCommerce company serving young families, and later built two healthcare businesses before returning to lead myToys. He holds a degree in business and economics from WHU and an MPA from Harvard University.

Invests in

E-commerce

Experience

  1. ZukunftMoorCo-Foundercurrent2021 — present
  2. Expedite VenturesAngel Investorcurrent2020 — presentInternet
  3. Albatross VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2007 — presentBerlin, Germany
  4. MYTOYS GROUPManaging Director2015 — 2020Berlin Area, Germany
  5. MYTOYS GROUPFounder1999 — 2020
  6. MYTOYS GROUPBoard Observer2002 — 2015
  7. MYTOYS GROUPManaging Director1999 — 2002Berlin Area, Germany
  8. hub:raumMentor2012 — 2018Berlin Area, Germany
  9. myPharmacy GroupCo-CEO2006 — 2010Munich Area, Germany
  10. Mail order PharmacyCo-Founder2003 — 2004Munich Area, Germany
  11. Booz Allen & HamiltonSenior Consultant1996 — 1999Munich Area, Germany

Skills & more

E-commerce29Entrepreneurship21Start-ups20Business Strategy17Management Consulting12Project Management10Online Advertising8Management6Strategy9Retail4Business Development4Product Development4
+11 moreLeadershipStrategic PlanningReorganisationFinanceBusiness PlanningAnalyticsFinancial AccountingBudgetsToysMergers & AcquisitionsNegotiation

Languages Afrikaans · English · French · German

From Florian's professional profile.

Colleagues at Expedite Ventures

Audrey Tsang
Angel at Expedite Ventures
Benjamin Kubota
Investor at Expedite Ventures
Ramzi Rizk
Angel at Expedite Ventures
Sara Brodin
Angel at Expedite Ventures
Sebastian Deutsch
Angel at Expedite Ventures
Thomas Witt
Angel at Expedite Ventures

Network4

Audrey TsangScout
Angel at Expedite Ventures
Benjamin KubotaScout
Investor at Expedite Ventures
Ramzi RizkScout
Angel at Expedite Ventures
Sara BrodinScout
Angel at Expedite Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Florian Forstmann?
Florian Forstmann is a serial entrepreneur focused on technology-based business models. In 1999 he founded myToys.de GmbH, a European eCommerce company serving young families, and later built two healthcare businesses before returning to lead myToys. He holds a degree in business and economics from WHU and an MPA from Harvard University.
Where does Florian Forstmann work?
Florian Forstmann is Angel at Expedite Ventures.
What does Florian Forstmann invest in?
Florian Forstmann invests in E-commerce.
What check size does Florian Forstmann write?
Florian Forstmann typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
Where did Florian Forstmann go to school?
Florian Forstmann studied at Harvard Kennedy School (Master of Public Administration (MPA)); WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (MBA (Dipl.Kfm.), Business).

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Also attended Harvard Kennedy School326

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Also attended WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management204

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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Shared employers

Also worked at ZukunftMoor2

Aljoscha KaplanPartner and Co-Founder at German Media PoolNiko WaeschePartner and Co-Founder at German Media Pool

Also worked at hub:raum10

Anna OttInvestor at HV CapitalFabian KrautwurstPartner at NAPNiko WaeschePartner and Co-Founder at German Media PoolAnna PiwowarczykProgram Manager at hubraumBartosz GajewskiProgram Management at hubraumEwa FrydlewiczDesign and Engineering at hubraum

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Also worked at Booz Allen & Hamilton222

Cristina JunqueiraCo-founder of NubankRohan BhargavaInvestor at 8VCJack AleksanyanDirector at Marlin Equity PartnersLiam DonohueInvestor at .406 VenturesTrip HoferVenture Partner at .406 VenturesNekeshia WoodsManaging Partner at Parkway Venture Capital

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