What check size does Friedrich Droste write?

Friedrich Droste typically writes checks of $525K – $10.5M.

Where did Friedrich Droste go to school?

Friedrich Droste studied at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Managerial Economics - Game Theory); The University of Bonn (Diploma, Economics); Aalto University (Banking, Corporate Finance).

Friedrich Droste

Investor

Managing Partner at Simon Capital · Board Member at Project A Ventures · Board Member at Visionaries Club · Board Member at FoodLabs

Germany

Writes $525K – $10.5M checks · typically $5.5M

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About

Friedrich Droste is Managing Partner at Simon Capital with experience across corporate M&A, venture capital, and private equity investments. He holds a PhD in Organizational Science and Game Theory from WHU and LUMS, and a diploma in Mathematical Economics from Bonn and HSE, complemented by executive education in digitalization, venture capital, and M&A from leading business schools. Droste serves on multiple boards in the technology, FMCG, and food sectors and participates in investment committees for PE and VC firms.

Contact· published on Friedrich's own website

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Experience

Simon CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2018 — present
Pacifico BiolabsBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentLeipzig, Sachsen, Deutschland
MicroHarvestBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentHamburg, Deutschland
HOLYBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
Infinite Roots® (formerly Mushlabs)Board Membercurrent2022 — presentHamburg, Deutschland
O.C. HAIRSYSTEMSChairman of the Boardcurrent2022 — presentDüsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Sanity GroupBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentBerlin, Deutschland
Project A VenturesBoard Membercurrent2020 — presentBerlin, Deutschland
Visionaries ClubBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
waterdrop®Vice Chairman of the Boardcurrent2019 — presentWien, Österreich
Atlantic Food LabsBoard Membercurrent2018 — present
shareBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
STADTSALAT GmbHFounding Investor & Advisorcurrent2016 — presentHamburg und Umgebung, Deutschland
Wera Werkzeuge GmbHChairman Digital Advisory Board2020 — 2023Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
HelloFreshGOBoard Member2019 — 2022
mitte®Board Member2018 — 2022
Just Spices GmbHBoard Member2020 — 2022Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Bitburger Holding GmbHSVP Strategy, Digitalization & Corp. Development2018 — 2022Bitburg
HenkelSenior Manager M&A and Strategy, Laundry & Home Care2016 — 2018Düsseldorf
HenkelManager CFO Office / Executive Assistant2013 — 2016Düsseldorf und Umgebung, Deutschland
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of ManagementResearch Associate & Teaching Assistant2010 — 2013Koblenz und Umgebung, Deutschland
confluentes e.V. – The student consultancy at WHUSenior Project Leader2010 — 2013Koblenz und Umgebung, Deutschland
Deutsche PostbankRisk Management Intern2009Bonn und Umgebung, Deutschland
Ed. Züblin AGM&A Intern2008Köln und Umgebung, Deutschland

Skills & more

Unternehmensstrategie19Unternehmensplanung11Unternehmensführung14Marketingstrategie3Strategisches Management10Finanzanalyse3Unternehmensberatung3Projektmanagement5Marktforschung2Unternehmertum1Veränderungsmanagement1Market Research1

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Data AnalysisBusiness StrategyStrategic ConsultingGame TheoryCorporate FinanceFinanceElectronic MarketsStrategic DelegationManagement ConsultingManagementUnternehmensfinanzierungFinanzwesen

Languages Englisch · Französisch

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Friedrich Droste?: Friedrich Droste is Managing Partner at Simon Capital with experience across corporate M&A, venture capital, and private equity investments. He holds a PhD in Organizational Science and Game Theory from WHU and LUMS, and a diploma in Mathematical Economics from Bonn and HSE, complemented by executive education in digitalization, venture capital, and M&A from leading business schools. Droste serves on multiple boards in the technology, FMCG, and food sectors and participates in investment committees for PE and VC firms.
Where does Friedrich Droste work?: Friedrich Droste is Managing Partner at Simon Capital.
What check size does Friedrich Droste write?: Friedrich Droste typically writes checks of $525K – $10.5M.
Where did Friedrich Droste go to school?: Friedrich Droste studied at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Managerial Economics - Game Theory); The University of Bonn (Diploma, Economics); Aalto University (Banking, Corporate Finance).