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Maximilian Stella

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Partner at R+ VC

Poland

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About

An operator who was an early employee helping grow SumUp from pre-product-market-fit into one of Europe's largest fintechs, leading go-to-market and M&A. With a management consulting background across London, Dubai, Johannesburg, and Jakarta and active angel investing, he focuses on due diligence, deal sourcing, and team mentoring.

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Experience

  1. ArkeusBoard Observercurrent2026 — present
  2. paymoveBoard Advisorcurrent2026 — present
  3. R+ VCPartnercurrent2025 — present
  4. Dziki WarszawaInvestorcurrent2023 — presentWarsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
  5. SumUpVP Strategy, CEO Office2022 — 2025
  6. SumUpProduct, Merchant Growth2018 — 2022Berlin, Warsaw, London
  7. SumUpVP Business Development2014 — 2018Berlin Metropolitan Area
  8. SumUpCountry Manager Poland2012 — 2014Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
  9. GSMAProject Manager2011 — 2012London Area, United Kingdom
  10. Delta PartnersManagement Consultant2008 — 2011UAE, South Africa, Spain
  11. Europraxis ConsultingAnalyst2008Greater Barcelona Metropolitan Area
  12. AccentureTelco Analyst2006 — 2007Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
  13. Aberdeen Asset ManagementEmerging Markets Desk2005London Area, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Strategy14Management10Leadership1Team ManagementProject Management32Business Analysis16Business Planning17Partner Management4Sales Commissions1Loyalty Programs3Business Valuation1Mobile Technology3
+12 moreProduct LaunchLaunch OperationsM2MNew Business DevelopmentSmart CitiesOutsourcingManagement ConsultingBusiness TransformationMobile DevicesCross-functional Team LeadershipTelecommunicationsBusiness Strategy

Languages English · Polish · Russian · Spanish · Swedish

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Who is Maximilian Stella?
An operator who was an early employee helping grow SumUp from pre-product-market-fit into one of Europe's largest fintechs, leading go-to-market and M&A. With a management consulting background across London, Dubai, Johannesburg, and Jakarta and active angel investing, he focuses on due diligence, deal sourcing, and team mentoring.
Where does Maximilian Stella work?
Maximilian Stella is Partner at R+ VC.
Where did Maximilian Stella go to school?
Maximilian Stella studied at Esade (MSc, International Management); Imperial College London (BSc, Applied Business Management); ASW.

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