Robert Gentz
InvestorFounderInvestor at Unknown Ventures
Berlin, Germany
Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K
FoundedZalando
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233 people in our graph share verified history with Robert — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Kelly BennettunlockedRobert: together at Zalando (2019–2026)
×6Robert: together at Zalando
×3Robert: together at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Robert: together at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Experience
- Zalando SECo-CEO & Co-Foundercurrent2008 — present
- Unibicate GmbHCEO2007 — 2008Monterrey Area, Mexico
Skills & more
Online Advertising13SEO5Entrepreneurship33Start-ups12E-commerce21Online Marketing10
Languages English · French · German · Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Robert Gentz?
- Investor at Unknown Ventures
- Where does Robert Gentz work?
- Robert Gentz is Founder of Zalando and at Unknown Ventures.
- What check size does Robert Gentz write?
- Robert Gentz typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
- What companies did Robert Gentz found?
- Robert Gentz founded Zalando.
- Where did Robert Gentz go to school?
- Robert Gentz studied at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (BBA, Business Administration, Financial Controlling and international economical relations); EGADE-ITESM Monterrey (MBA); University of Hawaii at Manoa (MBA).
Founder mafias
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management mafia51
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Ferry HeilemannBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Aenu +1Domenico CipollaVordiplom (Bachelor with Distinction)Founded Home24 +1Michael SchrezenmaierMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Sumup +1Mike MahlkowFounded Fastgen +1Mario KohleUnternehmensführung / BWLFounded Enpal +1Frederik MerzMaster of Science - MSFounded Ampere +1
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University of Hawaii at Manoa mafia29
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Henk RogersComputer ScienceFounded Blue Startups +1Donavan KealohaMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded Adama MaterialsSteve KiserMastersFounded Phase FourMikita MikadoComputer ScienceFounded PandaDocKyle YugawaBFAFounded The BreakawayAlex ChantavyBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded SubImage
+ 22 more
Unknown Ventures mafia13
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Ken HoweryFounded PayPalAlek SafarianFounded Vantage Biosciences +1Willem DelbareFounded Teamleader +1Amy ChangFounded AccompaniKim PerellFounded SmartmediatechJared SimonFounded Hotel Tonight
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Same school
Also attended WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management212
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
+ 206 more
Also attended University of Hawaii at Manoa61
Raymond CheResearch Associate at Archer Capital GroupShirish DeodharInvestor at Pentathlon VenturesLewis PinaultChief Scientist at Airbus VenturesDr. Virginia ChaVenture Partner at iGlobe PartnersLexi NovitskeGeneral Partner at Norrsken22Donavan KealohaManaging Director at Startup Capital Ventures
+ 55 more
Shared employers
Also worked at Zalando SE50
Kelly BennettExecutive Advisor at TCVMatti HölttäSenior Data & ML Engineer at NGP CapitalSteven TranOperating Partner at Fly VenturesSally HatterVC & Fixed Income Lead - WA at ArtesianAlexander SamwerFounding Partner at PICUS CAPITALRainer MärkleGeneral Partner at HV Capital
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