Oliver Samwer
InvestorFounder at Global Founders Capital
Munich, Germany
Writes $50K – $10M checks · typically $5M
About
Founder of Global Founders Capital.
Experience
- Rocket Internet SEFounder & Chief Executive Officercurrent2007 — presentBerlin Metropolitan Area
- Global Founders CapitalInvestorcurrent2005 — present
- Jamba! / JamsterCo-Founder / Chief Executive Officer2000 — 2004
- eBay EuropeManaging Director1999 — 2000
- Alando.deFounder1999
Education
- WHU – Otto Beisheim School of ManagementMaster of Science (MSc), Business Administration1994 — 1998
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship6Online Marketing2WirelessStart-ups1E-commerce1Venture CapitalBusiness Strategy2Strategic Partnerships1Online AdvertisingStrategy2Management2
Languages English · German
From Oliver's professional profile.
Colleagues at Global Founders Capital
Cedric Asselman
Partner at Global Founders Capital
David Sainteff
Investment Partner at Global Founders Capital
Don Stalter
Partner at Global Founders Capital
Fabricio Pettena
Investment Partner at Global Founders Capital
Hugues De Braucourt
Investor at Global Founders Capital
Jing Xi Lim
Venture Partner at Global Founders Capital
Kendrick Kho
Investor at Global Founders Capital
Lorenzo Franzi
Founding Partner at Italian Founders Fund
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Oliver Samwer work?
- Oliver Samwer is Founder at Global Founders Capital.
- What check size does Oliver Samwer write?
- Oliver Samwer typically writes checks of $50K – $10M.
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Shared employers
Also worked at eBay Europe153
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