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Max Von Poelnitz

Investor

Partner at Foothill Ventures

San Francisco Bay Area

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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

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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.

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