Thilo Semmelbauer
InvestorManaging Director at Insight Partners
New York, New York
Writes $10M – $350M checks · typically $25M
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About
Thilo Semmelbauer is a plan-first leader with deep operating experience scaling WeightWatchers Online and Shutterstock (through IPO), who focuses on selecting and developing hungry, next-step talent rather than seasoned profiles.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechFuture of WorkHealthtech
Experience
- Insight PartnersManaging Directorcurrent2019 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Movable InkMember, Board of Directors2016 — 2025
- WW / WeightWatchersMember, Board of Directors2016 — 2025
- Insight PartnersVenture Partner / Senior Advisor2015 — 2018New York, NY
- ShutterstockPresident and Chief Operating Officer2010 — 2015Greater New York City Area
- Weight Watchers InternationalPresident, North America, and Global Chief Operating Officer2004 — 2008
- Weight Watchers InternationalPresident, and Co-Founder WeightWatchers.com2000 — 2004
- Boston Consulting GroupPrincipal1996 — 2000
- Motorola, Inc.Manager1992 — 1996
- The Boston Consulting GroupAssociate, New York and Munich Offices1988 — 1990
Skills & more
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StrategyAnalyticsTeam BuildingExecutive ManagementStrategic PartnershipsCompetitive AnalysisManagementProcess ImprovementLanguages German
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Investments
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AaptivDesignstripeSeatedVetted
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Thilo Semmelbauer?
- Thilo Semmelbauer is a plan-first leader with deep operating experience scaling WeightWatchers Online and Shutterstock (through IPO), who focuses on selecting and developing hungry, next-step talent rather than seasoned profiles.
- Where does Thilo Semmelbauer work?
- Thilo Semmelbauer is Managing Director at Insight Partners.
- What does Thilo Semmelbauer invest in?
- Thilo Semmelbauer invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Future of Work, Healthtech.
- What check size does Thilo Semmelbauer write?
- Thilo Semmelbauer typically writes checks of $10M – $350M.
- What companies has Thilo Semmelbauer invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Aaptiv, Designstripe, Seated, Vetted.
- Where did Thilo Semmelbauer go to school?
- Thilo Semmelbauer studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS, MBA / MS Electrical Engineering); Dartmouth College (BA, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Engineering / Computer Science).
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Also worked at WW / WeightWatchers19
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