Jan-Gisbert Schultze
InvestorManaging Partner at Acton Capital
Munich, Germany
Writes $5.6M – $20M checks · typically $8.5M
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About
Jan-Gisbert Schultze is co-founder of Acton Capital and Soil Alliance, and founder and managing director of Regenerate Forum. Since 1999, he has invested in technology-enabled business models, with particular focus on fashion, direct-to-consumer brands, sustainability, and circular economy sectors. His current work centers on regenerative agriculture and economic transition.
Experience
- Regenerate ForumFounder and Managing Directorcurrent2021 — present
- Acton CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2008 — present
- Hubert Burda MediaManaging Director1998 — 2008
- DH Industrieholding Hohenthurm GmbHManaging Director1996 — 1998
- McKinsey & CompanyConsultant1988 — 1996
Investments
Board seats
Per SEC Form D filings.
Colleagues at Acton Capital
Andy Weiss
Operating Advisor at Sonder Capital
Christina Catania
Investor at Acton Capital
Christoph Braun
Founding Partner at Acton Capital
Dominik Alvermann
Investor at Acton Capital
Dominique Krötz
Investor at Acton Capital
Dr. Benedikt Sudbrock
Investor at Acton Capital
Dr. Christoph Braun
Investor at Acton Capital
Dr. Hannes Blum
Investor at Acton Capital
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Christoph Braun
Founding Partner at Acton Capital
Elisabeth Löwenbourg-Brzezinski
Principal at Acton Capital
Frank Seehaus
Investor at Acton Capital
Hannes Blum
Partner at Acton Capital
Julius Lühr
Investor at Acton Capital
Paul-Bernhard Kallen
Managing Partner at Acton Capital
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jan-Gisbert Schultze?
- Jan-Gisbert Schultze is co-founder of Acton Capital and Soil Alliance, and founder and managing director of Regenerate Forum. Since 1999, he has invested in technology-enabled business models, with particular focus on fashion, direct-to-consumer brands, sustainability, and circular economy sectors. His current work centers on regenerative agriculture and economic transition.
- Where does Jan-Gisbert Schultze work?
- Jan-Gisbert Schultze is Managing Partner at Acton Capital.
- What check size does Jan-Gisbert Schultze write?
- Jan-Gisbert Schultze typically writes checks of $5.6M – $20M.
- What boards does Jan-Gisbert Schultze sit on?
- Jan-Gisbert Schultze holds tracked board seats at Koio.
- Where did Jan-Gisbert Schultze go to school?
- Jan-Gisbert Schultze studied at University of St.Gallen (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business); University of St.Gallen (Licentiate degree (Master), Business); University of Hamburg (Vordiplom (Bachelor), Business).
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Also attended University of St.Gallen399
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Also attended University of Hamburg84
Andreas WeiskamPartner and Co-Founder of Sapphire Ventures, focused on European investmentsLucas De FourLegal Manager at Hummingbird VenturesFernanda BartelsInvestor at Extantia CapitalAndrew KozlovManaging Partner at 4BIO CapitalJennifer SchoeberleinPartner, ESG & Impact at Sawari VenturesIskender DirikPartner at Delin Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Hubert Burda Media21
Christian TeichmannCEO & Managing Director at Burda Principal InvestmentsPeter KennedySenior Adviser at Burda Principal InvestmentsLuisa DüsbergPrincipal at Burda Principal InvestmentsJosephine LuschInvestment Associate at Burda Principal InvestmentsDaniela LiebischerHead of Finance at Burda Principal InvestmentsYuan Lee ChungPartner at Cento Ventures
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Also worked at McKinsey & Company2,000
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