Jan-Gisbert Schultze
InvestorManaging Partner at Acton Capital
Munich, Germany
Writes $5.6M – $20M checks · typically $8.5M
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
Education
- University of St.GallenDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business1990 — 1991
- University of St.GallenLicentiate degree (Master), Business1985 — 1987
- University of HamburgVordiplom (Bachelor), Business1983 — 1985
Same school
Also attended University of St.Gallen189
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Also attended University of Hamburg34
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Shared employers
Also worked at Hubert Burda Media13
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Also worked at McKinsey & Company1,127
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Deals · 1
Koio CollectiveBoard seat
via Acton Capital · filed Jan 2023 · $8.4M raise
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Colleagues at Acton Capital
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Christoph Braun
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Dr. Benedikt Sudbrock
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Dr. Christoph Braun
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Dr. Hannes Blum
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Dr. Jan-Gisbert Schultze
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Christoph Braun
Founding Partner at Acton Capital
Elisabeth Löwenbourg-Brzezinski
Principal at Acton Capital
Frank Seehaus
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Hannes Blum
Partner at Acton Capital
Julius Lühr
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