Matthias Schanze
InvestorGeneral Partner at Rethink Ventures
Munich, Germany
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1M
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OttounlockedMatthias: together at Siemens Corporate Technology (2006–2008)
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Matthias: together at Università degli Studi di Firenze
Matthias: together at UWC Atlantic College
About
Matthias Schanze is an operator-turned-investor with 15+ years building Siemens-related corporate-startup platforms (Beyond1435, Next47 Catalyst), specializing in Seed–Series A mobility, transportation and logistics, and structuring partnerships with large incumbents.
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Invests in
Climate TechEnergyLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRobotics
Experience
- Rethink VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2020 — presentMunich, Germany
- SkypuzzlerBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentCopenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
- pyckBoard Observercurrent2025 — presentSchwäbisch Hall, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- SuppliedBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentThe Randstad, Netherlands
- HyperdrivesBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentMunich, Bavaria, Germany
- Insurevision.aiBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentCity Of London, England, United Kingdom
- ENTROVIEWBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentParis, Île-de-France, France
- s2 data & algorithmsBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentGraz, Styria, Austria
- driveblocksBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentMunich, Bavaria, Germany
- enabl TechnologiesBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentKarlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- shipzeroBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentHamburg, Germany
- Next47Principal, Catalyst Growth2018 — 2020Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
- Next47Global Lead, Mobility Practice2016 — 2018Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- Beyond1435Co-Founder2017 — 2019Berlin, Germany
- TTB - Technolgy to BusinessSenior Director Venture Technology2015 — 2016Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- Siemens LogisticsHead Of Strategic Planning, Siemens Mobility & Logistics2011 — 2015Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
- Siemens LogisticsHead Of Innovation Strategy, Siemens Mobility & Logistics2009 — 2011Berlin, Germany
- Siemens Advanta ConsultingSenior Consultant, Chief Technology Office2005 — 2009Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
- Siemens Corporate TechnologyIndustry Analyst Transportation & Energy1999 — 2005Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany
Skills & more
Management5Strategic Planning1Strategische Planung2Business Strategy17Sales2Risk Management1Social Media1Project Management2Business Development14New Business Development4Change Management1Unternehmensstrategie17
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ConsultingAbteilungsübergreifende TeamführungProjektmanagementProjektplanungCross-functional Team LeadershipProgrammmanagementVeränderungsmanagementGeschäftsentwicklungStart-upsProject PlanningUnternehmensberatungUnternehmensführungLanguages Englisch · German · Italienisch · Spanisch
From Matthias's professional profile.
Colleagues at Rethink Ventures
Aaron Gaba
Venture Partner at Rethink Ventures
Artur Hasselbach
Venture Partner at Rethink Ventures
Heiko Huber
Venture Partner at Rethink Ventures
Jens Philipp Klein
General Partner at Rethink Ventures
Lukas Loers
Investor at Rethink Ventures
Mark Werner
Associate at Rethink Ventures
Romina Affé
Operations & Comms at Rethink Ventures
Sven von Loh
Venture Partner at Rethink Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Matthias Schanze?
- Matthias Schanze is an operator-turned-investor with 15+ years building Siemens-related corporate-startup platforms (Beyond1435, Next47 Catalyst), specializing in Seed–Series A mobility, transportation and logistics, and structuring partnerships with large incumbents.
- Where does Matthias Schanze work?
- Matthias Schanze is General Partner at Rethink Ventures.
- What does Matthias Schanze invest in?
- Matthias Schanze invests in Climate Tech, Energy, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics.
- What check size does Matthias Schanze write?
- Matthias Schanze typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Matthias Schanze go to school?
- Matthias Schanze studied at University of Münster (Diplom-Volkswirt, Economics); Università degli Studi di Firenze (International Marketing, International Economics and Finance); University of Konstanz (Vordiplom, Economics).
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Also attended University of Konstanz27
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Also attended UWC Atlantic College19
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