Matthias Schanze
InvestorGeneral Partner at Rethink Ventures
Munich, Germany
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1M
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.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
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).
Same school
Also attended University of Münster35
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Also attended University of Konstanz16
Karen WagnerManaging Partner at Ysios CapitalSandro StarkGeneral Partner at VanagonLisa SchroederManaging Director at QAI VenturesDr. Gerd HummelVenture Partner at Apollo Health VenturesDr. Jens EcksteinAdvisor at Apollo Health VenturesMaarja PärsInvestment Director at Livonia Partners
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Also attended UWC Atlantic College13
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Also attended Wayzata High School3
Shared employers
Also worked at shipzero2
Also worked at Next4736
Lak AnanthGlobal Managing Partner at Next47Matthew CowanGeneral Partner at Next47Moshe ZilbersteinGeneral Partner at Next47Jonathan BarekChief Operating Officer at Next47Vivian ChengPartner at Next47Colton DempseyPartner at Next47
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Also worked at TTB - Technolgy to Business209
Karim FarisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)OttoInvestor at InvestinorCeline XiaoInvestor at DN CapitalBala SathiamurthyInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)GiselaInvestor at Eudemian VenturesThomas MeierPartner, Head of Resilience in Energy & Resources Investments at Verve Ventures
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