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Tobias Schmitt

Investor

General Partner at Bright Future Club

Cologne

Writes $25K – $150K checks · typically $50K

About

Tobias Schmitt is a Managing Director at Firstlane Capital and operates as a family officer and angel investor. He invests in solutions addressing major global challenges, with a focus on identifying ideas with potential for both social impact and financial returns.

Experience

  1. Firstlane CapitalManaging Directorcurrent2025 — present
  2. Bright Future ClubManaging Partnercurrent2023 — present
  3. Various CompaniesFounder, Investor, Board Member, Advisorcurrent2021 — present
  4. MHP – A Porsche CompanyMergers & Acquisition2024 — 2025
  5. ContinentalManager2016 — 2022

Education

  1. HHL Leipzig Graduate School of ManagementMaster of Science, Finance2020 — 2022
  2. ESCPMaster of Science, Circular Economy & Sustainable Business Models2023
  3. Dublin Business SchoolCertificate, International Business2019

Skills & more

Impact Investing2Venture Capital1Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)2Portfoliomanagement1Dealflow1Gründung1Teamwork4Supply-Chain-Management3

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Tobias Schmitt work?
Tobias Schmitt is General Partner at Bright Future Club.
What check size does Tobias Schmitt write?
Tobias Schmitt typically writes checks of $25K – $150K.

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