Kai Schmitz
InvestorCo-Founder/Partner at Crestone Venture Capital
Washington, District of Columbia
Writes $340K – $40M checks · typically $20M
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Matt CherianunlockedKai: together at London Business School (2013)
×2Kai: together at International Finance Corporation
×2Kai: together at London Business School
×2Kai: together at Amadeus Capital Partners
Experience
- Crestone Venture CapitalCo-Founder/Partnercurrent2021 — present
- Minka Inc.Board Membercurrent2019 — present
- KOINBoard Membercurrent2020 — present
- MOViiBoard Member2013 — 2023
- RS2 Software Inc. (US)Board Member2018 — 2022
- Amadeus Capital PartnersPartner2020 — 2021
- Victory Park Impact Acquisition Holding (NYSE: VIH)Independent Board Member2020 — 2021
- IFC - International Finance CorporationInvestment Lead Fintech2012 — 2020Washington, DC
- CreditasBoard Member2017 — 2019
- The World BankSenior Financial Sector Specialist2010 — 2012Washington, DC
- MFI Corp.Executive Vice President and COO2003 — 2010Washington, DC
- Money SystemsCo-founder/Director Operations2000 — 2003London, UK
- Hogan LovellsAttorney - Business Development1999 — 2000London, UK
- Albrecht & ReichelAttorney1996 — 1998Hamburg, Germany
- VariousEarly years1984 — 1995
Skills & more
Languages English · German · Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kai Schmitz?
- Partner at Amadeus Capital Partners
- Where does Kai Schmitz work?
- Kai Schmitz is Co-Founder/Partner at Crestone Venture Capital.
- What check size does Kai Schmitz write?
- Kai Schmitz typically writes checks of $340K – $40M.
- Where did Kai Schmitz go to school?
- Kai Schmitz studied at University of Hamburg (Juristisches Staatsexamen (JD equiv.), Law); Henley Business School (Full Time Executive MBA, London); London Business School (Masterclass Private Equity).
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Also attended University of Hamburg91
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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Also attended Henley Business School95
John HortonInvestor at DN CapitalIrene ArdenstedtInvestor at Luminar VenturesCharles VasletSenior Partner, Chief Revenue Officer at Emerald Technology Ventures AgSanne van ErpInvestment manager at NoaberKieran MudryyPartner at 4BIO CapitalJames ChapmanEntrepreneur in Residence at Cambridge Innovation Capital
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Also attended London Business School911
Patrick ClaessenPartner at Cottonwood Technology FundDominic JacquessonInvestor at Index VenturesSandra SchwarzerInvestor at Index VenturesMatt CherianVenture Partner at Monta Vista CapitalAkshat GoenkaInvestor at Moonfire VenturesGiuseppe IademarcoHead of Global Partnership at P101 Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Minka Inc.1
Also worked at MOVii3
Also worked at Amadeus Capital Partners36
Jeppe ZinkPartner at NorthzoneLori EllAdvisor at Tall Grass VenturesPat BurtisAdvisor at DrivenSimon CornwellInvestment Committee Member at Hiro CapitalTyler ChristieTechnology entrepreneur in London, United KingdomEileen TanghalFounder & Managing Director at Black Opal Ventures
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