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Moritz von Nathusius

Former General Counsel at Cherry Ventures · Former Legal Counsel at Lakestar

Berlin, Germany

Writes $1K – $20K checks · typically $10K

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About

Moritz von Nathusius is a founding partner at Parsenn Partners, providing legal counsel to venture funds and founders on deal execution, fund structuring, and legal strategy. He previously served as General Counsel at Cherry Ventures, where he oversaw legal, regulatory, and ESG functions, supported over 40 investments, and structured more than €500 million across multiple funds. His experience also includes fund formation and cross-border transaction work at Lakestar and Freshfields.

Experience

  1. Parsenn PartnersFounding Partnercurrent2025 — present
  2. Cherry VenturesGeneral Counsel2022 — 2025Berlin, Germany
  3. LakestarLegal Counsel2020 — 2022Berlin, Germany
  4. FreshfieldsPrivate Equity Associate2017 — 2019Munich | Frankfurt
  5. AURELIUSInvestment Team2016Munich, Germany
  6. Clifford ChanceVisiting Associate – Funds Team2015New York City, USA
  7. Hengeler MuellerTrainee Lawyer – Corporate/M&A2015Berlin, Germany
  8. Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) GermanyTrainee2014Berlin, Germany
  9. Clifford ChanceResearch Associate – Investment Funds Team2013 — 2014Frankfurt, Germany
  10. LEVERTONFreelancer2013Berlin, Germany
  11. CouttsIntern - Family Business2010London, Great Britain
  12. Fürstlich Castell'sche BankIntern2009Würzburg, Germany

Skills & more

Financial RegulationsDirectivesComplex TransactionsDue DiligenceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology SolutionsLegal OperationsEmerging TrendsBusiness InsightsStrategic LeadershipLegal AdviceExecutive Leadership
+12 moreIntellectual PropertyStrategic ThinkingGlobal AffairsInternational StandardsCopyright LawPrivacy LawAdministrative LawSecurities RegulationVenture CapitalLegalMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office

Languages English · French · German · Hebrew

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Who is Moritz von Nathusius?
Moritz von Nathusius is a founding partner at Parsenn Partners, providing legal counsel to venture funds and founders on deal execution, fund structuring, and legal strategy. He previously served as General Counsel at Cherry Ventures, where he oversaw legal, regulatory, and ESG functions, supported over 40 investments, and structured more than €500 million across multiple funds. His experience also includes fund formation and cross-border transaction work at Lakestar and Freshfields.
What check size does Moritz von Nathusius write?
Moritz von Nathusius typically writes checks of $1K – $20K.
Where did Moritz von Nathusius go to school?
Moritz von Nathusius studied at Heidelberg University (Law); Kammergericht Berlin (Court of Appeals) (Law, Second State Exam/Juris Doctor (J.D.)); University of Münster (Law, First State Exam).

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