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Heinrich Zetlmayer

Investor

Founder & General Partner at Blockchain Valley Ventures, Llc · Venture Partner at Yabeo

Zurich, Switzerland

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

Ken ChenaultunlockedHeinrich: together at IBM (2001–2008)
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Heinrich: together at UCLA

About

Heinrich Zetlmayer is the founder, CEO, and managing partner of Blockchain Valley Ventures (BVV). His prior roles include Vice President of IBM, Co-CEO of ESL, CEO of skaylink, and leader of Arthur D. Little's Global Operations Practice. He has experience leading corporate turnarounds and development projects.

Invests in

Crypto & Web3

Experience

  1. BlueCallom Corp.Advisory Board Membercurrent2025 — present
  2. AveniqDelegate of the boardcurrent2025 — present
  3. yabeoVenture Partnercurrent2023 — present
  4. BVV AdvisorsFounder & General Partnercurrent2018 — presentZug
  5. 123fahrschule SEMember of the Supervisory Board2022 — 2026
  6. Dr.DropinMember of The Supervisory Board2023 — 2024
  7. Management & Advisory Services LtdPartner & Venture Partner2009 — 2023
  8. SkaylinkMember of the Board2022 — 2023
  9. SkaylinkCEO2020 — 2022
  10. Waterland Private EquityIndustry Expert & Operational Support2020 — 2023
  11. ESL - Turtle EntertainmentExecutive Member of the Board2016 — 2022
  12. ESL - Turtle EntertainmentCo-CEO2011 — 2016
  13. Lykke CorpBoard Member2016 — 2020
  14. I believe in youBoard Member2016 — 2017
  15. IBMVice President2001 — 2008
  16. Arthur D. LittleSenior Partner, Global Practice Leader1994 — 2001

Colleagues at Blockchain Valley Ventures, Llc

Andy Fitze
Venture Partner at Blockchain Valley Ventures, Llc
Axel Schultze
Board Advisor at Blockchain Valley Ventures, Llc
Dalith Steiger
Venture Partner at Blockchain Valley Ventures, Llc
Francesco Pongetti
Venture Partner at Blockchain Valley Ventures, Llc
Nicole Bachmann
Associate Partner at Blockchain Valley Ventures, Llc
Oliver Speier
Associate Partner at Blockchain Valley Ventures, Llc
Oliver T. Bussmann
Board Advisor at Blockchain Valley Ventures, Llc
Paolo Guida
Partner at Blockchain Valley Ventures, Llc

Frequently asked questions

Who is Heinrich Zetlmayer?
Heinrich Zetlmayer is the founder, CEO, and managing partner of Blockchain Valley Ventures (BVV). His prior roles include Vice President of IBM, Co-CEO of ESL, CEO of skaylink, and leader of Arthur D. Little's Global Operations Practice. He has experience leading corporate turnarounds and development projects.
Where does Heinrich Zetlmayer work?
Heinrich Zetlmayer is Founder & General Partner at Blockchain Valley Ventures, Llc.
What does Heinrich Zetlmayer invest in?
Heinrich Zetlmayer invests in Crypto & Web3.
Where did Heinrich Zetlmayer go to school?
Heinrich Zetlmayer studied at Technical University of Munich (Dr.-Ing., Mechanical Engineering); UCLA.

Founder mafias

UCLA mafia357

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Ben HorowitzFounded OpswareVlad TenevMaster’s DegreeFounded Harmonic +1Ryan KingBSFounded ChimeKent WakefordFounded Breaking +4William GuttmanBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded CurvePoint +3Ryan RoweBSFounded Archive Resale +2

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Waterland mafia3

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Jerome BillietPrivate Equity InternFounded ConvergeKevin JunkerInvestment Analyst InternFounded SmartSolar

Same school

Also attended Technical University of Munich424

Daan BoekhoudtInvestment Analyst at Cottonwood Technology FundJulian von EckartsbergManaging Director Europe at Burda Principal InvestmentsLuisa DüsbergPrincipal at Burda Principal InvestmentsHannes Voucko-GlocknerInvestment Analyst at Burda Principal InvestmentsPaula SchultheissSenior Associate at AN Venture PartnersThomas MeierPartner, Head of Resilience in Energy & Resources Investments at Verve Ventures

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Also attended UCLA835

Ben HorowitzCo-founder & General Partner at Andreessen HorowitzKirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesVlad TenevCo-founder & CEO of RobinhoodRyan KingCo-founder of ChimePaul FieldingFinance & Operations at General CatalystMelody MaExecutive Assistant and Lead Receptionist at Trinity Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at 123fahrschule SE2

Stefan PetterManaging Director at Media Ventures GmbHBoris PolenskeVorstand & Gründer (Board Member & Founder) at 123fahrschule

Also worked at Dr.Dropin4

Noemi HipperInvestment Managerin at YabeoCornelius MaasPartner at SHS CapitalFei TianPrincipal at MIG Capital AGDr. Fei TianPrincipal at MIG Capital AG

Also worked at IBM1,149

Brian ArmstrongCo-founder & CEO of CoinbaseOlivier PomelCo-founder & CEO of DatadogAlexis Le-QuocCo-founder & CTO of DatadogKen ChenaultInvestment Team at General CatalystRoger KrakoffGeneral Partner at Monta Vista CapitalAvi BharadwajInvestment Director at Intel Capital

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