Michael Stephan
InvestorVenture Partner at Realyze Ventures
Berlin, Germany
Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K
About
Entrepreneur, investor, and lawyer with 20+ years in fintech and digital real estate; founder of Planet Home Investment AG and former general counsel at HV Capital.
Experience
- RaisinCo-Founder/COOcurrent2013 — presentBerlin
- McKinsey & CompanyConsultant2009 — 2012
- Goldman SachsIntern (Special Situations Group)2008
Education
- Frankfurt School of Finance & ManagementCertified Compliance Professional (CCP)2024 — 2025
- WHU – Otto Beisheim School of ManagementBSc, Business2006 — 2009
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenMPhil, Philosophy2002 — 2006
Skills & more
Management Consulting13Business Strategy12Entrepreneurship9Start-ups7Corporate Finance5Financial Modeling4Private Equity3Valuation4Restructuring1Due Diligence4Business Development4Business Planning3
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Financial AnalysisCompetitive AnalysisMarketing StrategyBusiness AnalysisStrategic ConsultingBusiness IntelligenceMicrosoft Windows 98StrategyFrom Michael's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Frankfurt School of Finance & Management51
Lucas SchaubelInvestor at DN CapitalVincent RoseInvestment Manager at Burda Principal InvestmentsBorja FernándezGeneral Partner at Inveready Technology Investment GroupKevin WenzelAssociate at Marlin Equity PartnersSyed ArmaniPrincipal at BlockwallSergej EppChief Security Officer Central Europe at Palo Alto Networks at PICUS CAPITAL
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Also attended WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management123
John GregerCPO & Portfolio Partner at Burda Principal InvestmentsNatalie SchmitkeManaging Director Capital Networks at Burda Principal InvestmentsFriedrich von WulffenPrincipal at Burda Principal InvestmentsSheng Xin YuInvestment Analyst at Burda Principal InvestmentsBorisFounding Partner at Version One VenturesRouven DresselhausInvestor at Cavalry Ventures
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Also attended Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München98
Celine XiaoInvestor at DN CapitalFriedrich von WulffenPrincipal at Burda Principal InvestmentsElçinTalent Team at Hummingbird VenturesLaura WeigertSenior Associate at Marlin Equity PartnersToby TriebelPartner at FinTech CollectiveGabriel MatuschkaPartner at Fly Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Raisin9
Dylan PearcePartner at GreycroftAndreas IoannouSenior Associate at FinTech CollectiveJulian BientzleAnalyst at Fly VenturesAndreas HaugInvestor at HeadlineMichael KentInvestor at HeadlineAnil HansjeeGeneral Partner at Fabric Ventures
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Also worked at McKinsey & Company1,203
Jim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalAnn Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateJeremy LiewPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersMike SpeiserManaging Director at Sutter Hill VenturesJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersFabrice GrindaCo-founder & Managing Partner at FJ Labs
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Also worked at Goldman Sachs1,237
Josh KushnerFounder & CEO of Thrive CapitalFred EhrsamCo-founder and Senior Advisor at Paradigm; founder of NudgeMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmNiki PezeshkiGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesChris BischoffInvestment Team at General CatalystDamir BecirovicInvestor at Index Ventures
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