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Thilo Semmelbauer

Investor

Managing 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

  1. Insight PartnersManaging Directorcurrent2019 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  2. Movable InkMember, Board of Directors2016 — 2025
  3. WW / WeightWatchersMember, Board of Directors2016 — 2025
  4. Insight PartnersVenture Partner / Senior Advisor2015 — 2018New York, NY
  5. ShutterstockPresident and Chief Operating Officer2010 — 2015Greater New York City Area
  6. Weight Watchers InternationalPresident, North America, and Global Chief Operating Officer2004 — 2008
  7. Weight Watchers InternationalPresident, and Co-Founder WeightWatchers.com2000 — 2004
  8. Boston Consulting GroupPrincipal1996 — 2000
  9. Motorola, Inc.Manager1992 — 1996
  10. The Boston Consulting GroupAssociate, New York and Munich Offices1988 — 1990

Skills & more

Internet4Start-upsSubscription3Consumer Products3Business Services3Product Management33Business Strategy60Entrepreneurship47Product Development10Marketing Strategy19E-commerce62New Business Development18
+8 moreStrategyAnalyticsTeam BuildingExecutive ManagementStrategic PartnershipsCompetitive AnalysisManagementProcess Improvement

Languages German

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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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