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Max Von Poelnitz

Investor

Partner at Foothill Ventures

San Francisco Bay Area

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Max: together at Loyal VC
Max: together at INSEAD

About

Max Von Poelnitz was born in Germany and moved to the United States at age 10, attending Phillips Exeter and later Wake Forest University. He spent time in asset management before living in Asia for over a decade, where he founded and built multiple companies, ultimately selling one to a conglomerate. He has worked as a venture capitalist for roughly the past decade.

Invests in

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureNew Materials

Experience

  1. Foothill VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2026 — presentLos Altos, CA
  2. The Easy VC BriefFounder and Hostcurrent2025 — presentHillsborough, CA
  3. Safire Technology Group, Inc.Investor2024 — 2026
  4. Ajinomoto Group VenturesHead of CVC and Managing Director2023 — 2026Palo Alto, CA
  5. GROUNDED®Investor2024 — 2026Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  6. FormoInvestor2019 — 2026
  7. Shop CircleInvestor2021 — 2026United States
  8. Loyal VCVenture Partner2019 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
  9. DSMInvestment Director, DSM Venturing2021 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
  10. New Territory VenturesManaging Partner2019 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
  11. NOSHBoard Member (acquired)2020 — 2021Hong Kong SAR
  12. NOSHFounder and CEO2015 — 2020Hong Kong
  13. PayRangeInterim COO, Board Observer2018 — 2019Portland, Oregon
  14. Secret Ingredient LimitedFounder And CEO2011 — 2016Hong Kong
  15. HEARTWISE ClinicDirector and Board Observer2014 — 2015Austin, Texas
  16. CB Richard EllisAccount Manager2008 — 2011
  17. Trammell Crow CompanyAssociate2006 — 2008Greater New York City Area

Skills & more

Leadership2Team Leadership3Team Management3Negotiation5Strategic Planning4Venture CapitalBoard Administration9Investment Management7Go-to-Market Strategy6Fundraising2Business Analysis2Executive Management1
+12 moreBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Customer AcquisitionInvestmentsCompany BrandingNew Business DevelopmentStart-upsReal EstateContract NegotiationProperty ManagementBusiness DevelopmentDue DiligenceFacilities Management

Languages French · German

From Max's professional profile.

Colleagues at Foothill Ventures

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Partner at Foothill Ventures
Biao He
Venture Partner at Foothill Ventures
Charles Ling
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Eric Rosenblum
Managing Partner at Foothill Ventures
Hong Tang
Venture Partner at Foothill Ventures
James Chen
Venture Partner at Foothill Ventures
Jinlin Wang
Partner at Foothill Ventures
John Matheny
Venture Partner at Foothill Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Max Von Poelnitz?
Max Von Poelnitz was born in Germany and moved to the United States at age 10, attending Phillips Exeter and later Wake Forest University. He spent time in asset management before living in Asia for over a decade, where he founded and built multiple companies, ultimately selling one to a conglomerate. He has worked as a venture capitalist for roughly the past decade.
Where does Max Von Poelnitz work?
Max Von Poelnitz is Partner at Foothill Ventures.
What does Max Von Poelnitz invest in?
Max Von Poelnitz invests in Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, New Materials.
Where did Max Von Poelnitz go to school?
Max Von Poelnitz studied at INSEAD (MBA); Wake Forest University (BA, History - Magna Cum Laude); Phillips Exeter Academy (High School).

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