Fundraising Fox

Rupert Schäfer

Investor

Managing Director / Partner at 10x Founders

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

Writes $270K – $2.7M checks

About

Rupert Schäfer produced DLD, led digital innovation at Hubert Burda Media, spent a decade helping corporates adopt digital business models, and co-founded a nonprofit uniting European entrepreneurs for social progress.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechHardwareSaaS

Experience

  1. 10x FoundersGeneral Partnercurrent2023 — presentMunich, Bavaria, Germany
  2. 10x FoundersVenture Partner2023Munich, Bavaria, Germany
  3. European Entrepreneurs Forum (EEF)Co-Initiator European Entrepreneurs Forum (EEF)current2022 — presentMunich, Bavaria, Germany
  4. GIGA.GREENAdvisorcurrent2022 — present
  5. cubemosAdvisorcurrent2022 — presentMunich, Bavaria, Germany
  6. Buildery.vcCo-Foundercurrent2022 — presentMunich, Bavaria, Germany
  7. Entrepreneurs'​ OrganizationMembercurrent2019 — present
  8. NamalalaBusiness Ownercurrent2011 — presentMunich, Bavaria, Germany
  9. The Nunatak GroupFounder and Managing Partner2011 — 2021Munich
  10. ResultPartner2010 — 2015Munich Area, Germany
  11. Hubert Burda MediaDLD Media & DLD Ventures, Senior PM, Founding Team Member2005 — 2010Munich, Bavaria
  12. Hubert Burda MediaReferent, Executive Staff, Publisher Dr. Hubert Burda2004 — 2006
  13. Apple, Mercateo, Münchener Zeitungsverlag, founder of two companies during studiesProjects and Internships2000 — 2003Munich, Bavaria

Skills & more

Creative Strategy1Management15Strategy17Online Advertising57Digital Strategy99Video14Entrepreneurship79Digital Marketing18Business Development9Digital Media27E-commerce40Integrated Marketing7
+12 moreMobile ApplicationsMobile AdvertisingStart-upsAdvertisingNew MediaBusiness StrategyCreative DirectionStrategic PartnershipsSocial Media MarketingMarketing StrategyMobile MarketingEntertainment

Languages English · French · German · Spanish

From Rupert's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

Animoca BrandsBlockbrainCogitandaGenkiGigaGreenIconbuildIDnowPemoPhantom AutoRecarga Pay

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at 10x Founders

Alon Goren
Investor at Draper Goren Blockchain
Andreas Etten
Investment Team at 10x Founders
Chiara Bagaini
Operations at 10x Founders
Christian Dengler
Finance at 10x Founders
Felix Haas
Investment Team at 10x Founders
Jan Becker
Investment Team at 10x Founders
Jan Reichelt
Investment Team at 10x Founders
Jessica Lieber
Investment Team at 10x Founders

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rupert Schäfer?
Rupert Schäfer produced DLD, led digital innovation at Hubert Burda Media, spent a decade helping corporates adopt digital business models, and co-founded a nonprofit uniting European entrepreneurs for social progress.
Where does Rupert Schäfer work?
Rupert Schäfer is Managing Director / Partner at 10x Founders.
What does Rupert Schäfer invest in?
Rupert Schäfer invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, SaaS.
What check size does Rupert Schäfer write?
Rupert Schäfer typically writes checks of $270K – $2.7M.
What companies has Rupert Schäfer invested in?
Investments tracked here include Animoca Brands, Blockbrain, Cogitanda, Genki, GigaGreen, Iconbuild, IDnow, Pemo, Phantom Auto, Recarga Pay.
Where did Rupert Schäfer go to school?
Rupert Schäfer studied at Munich Business School (Master's degree, International Economics); Regent's University London; Universidad Villanueva.

Same school

Also attended Munich Business School8

Linda BrosigInvestor at HeadlineAshim EgunjobiCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Octerra CapitalJessica LieberInvestment Team at 10x FoundersChristoph HornungPartner at Molten VenturesThomas OehlGeneral Partner at Vsquared VenturesJulian KlaiberPrincipal at GET Fund

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Also attended Regent's University London29

Fredrik Jung AbbouCo-founder of Kry; Partner at Norrsken LauncherMelissa MontanVice President, Platform & Marketing at March Capital PartnersJim LacyInvestor at EPIC VENTURESIvo DetelinovOryx Fund at Salica InvestmentsDrew KingCFO and Partner at Cure VenturesAhmed JawaInvestor at Niya Partners

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Also attended Universidad Villanueva1

Juan CoceroPrivate Banker at Creand Wealth Management – Family Office

Shared employers

Also worked at Entrepreneurs'​ Organization49

Musaad AlkadiSr. Principal at Graphene VenturesChang NgAdvisor at Maven 11La Keisha Landrum PierreCo-Founder & General Partner at Emmeline VenturesNathan McDonaldManaging Partner & CEO at Keiretsu CapitalRich RobinsonInvestor at NZVCSina FarzanehChief Executive Officer, Pullpath at Orbit Startups

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Also worked at The Nunatak Group3

Friedrich von WulffenPrincipal at Burda Principal InvestmentsDarja WildAnalyst at Navigate VenturesMona GindlerPartner at Senovo

Also worked at Result2

David MottFounder Partner at OxfordMickey WinitskyVenture Partner at Titan Capital Partners

Also worked at Hubert Burda Media15

Christian TeichmannCEO & Managing Director at Burda Principal InvestmentsPeter KennedySenior Adviser at Burda Principal InvestmentsJosephine LuschInvestment Associate at Burda Principal InvestmentsDaniela LiebischerHead of Finance at Burda Principal InvestmentsYuan Lee ChungPartner at Cento VenturesLaura KeilhoferInvestment Manager at Alstin Capital

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