About
Thomas Labryga combines energy M&A and venture experience—co-founder of IOM Advisory, former head of energy investments at a large utility's venture arm, and board member involved in Innogy SE's IPO.
Invests in
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationPropTech
Experience
- IOM Advisory GmbHManaging Partnercurrent2021 — presentDüsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Vireo VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2020 — presentBerlin, Germany
- TL Capital & Consulting UGManaging Directorcurrent2020 — present
- Tech TourJury member for Tech Tour Energy Transitioncurrent2018 — presentRotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
- e-combinatorStartup Mentor2022 — 2025North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Future Energy VenturesVenture Partner2020 — 2023Berlin, Germany
- Future Energy VenturesInvestment Partner & Lead of Future Energy Investment Domain2016 — 2020Berlin, Germany
- eSmart SystemsBoard Member & Investor2019 — 2020
- TerakiBoard Member & Investor2019 — 2020
- gridXBoard Member & Investor2018 — 2020
- RWEPrincipal @ RWE Consulting2015 — 2016Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- RWESenior Consultant @ RWE Consulting2013 — 2015
- RWEConsultant @ RWE Consulting2010 — 2012Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- innogy Consulting GmbHEngagement Manager @ innogy international Middle East2014 — 2015Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- PwC DeutschlandValuation & Strategy2008Greater Dusseldorf Area
- U.S. Department of State, US-Generalkonsulat DüsseldorfCommercial Service2008Greater Dusseldorf Area
- WestLBMergers & Acquisitions2008Greater Dusseldorf Area
- Jones Lang LaSalle, at that time Kempers Consulting (aquired by JLL)Valuation & Strategy2007Greater Dusseldorf Area
Skills & more
Finanzmodelle3Unternehmensplanung5Due Diligence3Venture capital24Management consulting17Project management17M&A5Finance7Consulting6Valuation3Riskokapital2Investment banking1
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StartupsFund ManagementPrivate EquityFundraisingStakeholder-ManagementManagementEnergy tradingIPOProject ManagementBusiness StrategyStart-upsLanguages Deutsch · Englisch · Polnisch
- EEX Trader Zertifikat — European Energy Exchange AG
From Thomas's professional profile.
Investments
Board seats
eSmart SystemsGreenComgridX
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Vireo Ventures
Carl-Peter Forster
Advisor (Global automotive & mobility markets) at Vireo Ventures
Christopher Burghardt
Advisor (Benelux/US energy & mobility markets, renewables & e-mobility) at Vireo Ventures
Dr. Carl-Peter Forster
Advisor at Vireo Ventures
Dr. Marie-Theres Thiell
Advisor at Vireo Ventures
Felix Krause
Managing Partner at Vireo Ventures
Jason Rees
Venture Partner at Vireo Ventures
Johanna Holmström
Venture Partner at Vireo Ventures
Katharina Beitz
Head of Investor Relations at Vireo Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Thomas Labryga?
- Thomas Labryga combines energy M&A and venture experience—co-founder of IOM Advisory, former head of energy investments at a large utility's venture arm, and board member involved in Innogy SE's IPO.
- Where does Thomas Labryga work?
- Thomas Labryga is Partner at Vireo Ventures.
- What does Thomas Labryga invest in?
- Thomas Labryga invests in Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech.
- What boards does Thomas Labryga sit on?
- Thomas Labryga holds tracked board seats at eSmart Systems, GreenCom, gridX.
- Where did Thomas Labryga go to school?
- Thomas Labryga studied at Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (Master of International Business, Finance & Strategy); Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (Bachelor of International Business, Finance & Accounting); University of Florida (Exchange Semester, International Business).
Same school
Also attended Maastricht University School of Business and Economics54
Yang TranPartner at Zero Prime VenturesPhilippe BernetInvestor at Backbone VenturesNiklas RabergPartner, Specialty Funds at CapnamicLucia PaskertPlatform Partner and CHRO at PICUS CAPITALMascha BonkSenior Associate at Hitachi VenturesMaria von der LieckAssociate at Seed+Speed
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Also attended University of Florida151
Bill GurleyGeneral Partner Emeritus at BenchmarkLauren HolsingerChief Of Staff at March Capital PartnersAndrea EchstenkamperVP of Marketing at HeavybitAmy KalokerinosInvestor at Khosla VenturesBrendon SchmidtPrincipal & Head of Business Development at Sierra VenturesDavid CorreaChief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Marlin Equity Partners
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Also attended CFA Institute336
Matt CherianVenture Partner at Monta Vista CapitalLaviva MazharPrincipal at Luge CapitalJan AvontsInvestment Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersMatias BarberoVenture Partner at FJ LabsKim RobertsonFinancial Manager at 4Di CapitalCole LundquistPrincipal at QED Investors
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Shared employers
Also worked at Future Energy Ventures27
Jan LozekManaging Director at Future Energy VenturesJan PalasinskiInvestment Partner at Future Energy VenturesVeronique HördemannManaging Director at Future Energy VenturesMoritz JungmannInvestment Partner at Future Energy VenturesNatalie MildeInvestment Associate at Future Energy VenturesMaciej LehmannInvestment Associate at Future Energy Ventures
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Also worked at eSmart Systems5
Also worked at gridX2
Also worked at RWE12
Patrick ClaessenPartner at Cottonwood Technology FundAnnika in der BeekChief People Officer at Statista at PICUS CAPITALSteffen FunckInvestment Director at Statkraft VenturesReilly ClealVice President, Asset Management at Harbert Growth PartnersRahul MerchantStrategic Advisor at Vertical Venture PartnersHannes SchillManaging Partner at eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERS
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