Valerie Bures
InvestorPartner at XAnge · Venture Partner at Exceptional Ventures · Board Member at Knowunity
Berlin
Writes $1.1M – $10.8M checks
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About
Valerie Bures is a computer scientist and entrepreneur who joined XAnge as a partner in 2022. She co-founded the women's fitness chain Mrs.Sporty with Steffi Graf, later founded Pixformance Sports GmbH in 2011 to provide digital training stations for physiotherapists, and in 2020 launched the fitness mirror company VAHA.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechFintechHealthtechSaaS
Experience
- XAngePartner @XAnge & Managing Director of DACHcurrent2023 — present
- LifePass IcelandInvestorcurrent2026 — presentIceland
- KnowunityBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
- Green FusionBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- Exceptional VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2020 — present
- Pixformance Sports GmbHCEOcurrent2012 — presentBerlin und Umgebung, Deutschland
- Pixformance Sports GmbHFounder and Shareholder2011 — 2012
- airfocusBoard Member2023 — 2025
- VAHABoard Member (now Bioniq)2022 — 2023
- VAHAFounder and CEO2019 — 2022Berlin Area, Germany
- Mrs.Sporty GmbHCo-Founder and Shareholder2003 — 2023
- Mrs.Sporty GmbHCEO International2009 — 2017Berlin Area, Germany
- Mrs.Sporty GmbHCOO2005 — 2009Berlin Area, Germany
- Freie Universität BerlinResearch Associate2003 — 2004Berlin Area, Germany
- Freie Universität BerlinTutor2000 — 2002Berlin
- IBMConsultant2001 — 2002Cologne
- Publicis PixelparkIntern2000Berlin
- J.P. MorganConsultant1999 — 2000Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany & London, UK
- J.P. MorganInternship1999
- New Regency ProductionsIntern1998Greater Los Angeles Area
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship12Leadership Management11Softwareentwicklung8Software Development3IT3Start-ups4Healthcare1Functional Training1Business-Coaching2Management1Team Leadership1Coaching1
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Colleagues at XAnge
Agathe Perrier
BMO Director at XAnge
Alexis du Peloux
Partner at XAnge
Antoine Lefèvre
Investor Relations Manager at XAnge
Bernhard Schmid
Managing Partner at XAnge
Caroline Baltrusch
Associate at XAnge
Clementine Gazay
Principal at XAnge
Clémentine Gazay
Senior Associate at XAnge
Cyril Bertrand
Managing Partner at XAnge
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Valerie Bures?
- Valerie Bures is a computer scientist and entrepreneur who joined XAnge as a partner in 2022. She co-founded the women's fitness chain Mrs.Sporty with Steffi Graf, later founded Pixformance Sports GmbH in 2011 to provide digital training stations for physiotherapists, and in 2020 launched the fitness mirror company VAHA.
- Where does Valerie Bures work?
- Valerie Bures is Partner at XAnge.
- What does Valerie Bures invest in?
- Valerie Bures invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
- What check size does Valerie Bures write?
- Valerie Bures typically writes checks of $1.1M – $10.8M.
- Where did Valerie Bures go to school?
- Valerie Bures studied at Reykjavik University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science); London Business School (EMBA Diploma); Freie Universität Berlin (Master's degree, Computer Science).
Founder mafias
London Business School mafia193
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Val AgostinoMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded Monarch +2Kes ThygesenMSc w/distinctionFounded Rolepoint +2Anil SethiMBAFounded Compagos +2Jeremy GeigerMBAFounded retailigence +1Key ComptonMBAFounded Mimeo +1Gustavo GorensteinMBA ElectivesFounded bxblue +1
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Freie Universität Berlin mafia28
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Hanna Marie AsmussenPoliticsFounded Localyze +1Max MergenthalerBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Nixtla +1Tom HubregtsenPhDFounded Voltrac +1Christian GrobeDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Billie +1Fritz TrottMasterFounded Zenjob +1Christoph GrasFounded Tomorrow
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Reykjavik University mafia8
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Thorsteinn Yngvi GudmundssonBScFounded Grid +1Stefania OlafsdottirComputer ScienceFounded AvoTomáš KubešBusinessFounded CrealDaniel PálmasonBachelor's degreeFounded LucinityAegir ThorBScFounded HoppRagnar Þór ValgeirssonBachelor's degreeFounded Hopp
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XAnge mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Exceptional Ventures mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Reykjavik University21
Yanick RosenbaumInvestment Manager at eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERSHrönn GreipsdóttirCEO at New Business Venture FundThomas KrauseManaging Director at Brandenburg KapitalKristinn PálmasonManaging Director at Eyrir Venture ManagementHaraldur Óli HaraldssonAnalyst at Eyrir Venture ManagementModesta Rodriguez-AcostaPrincipal at Atempo Growth
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Also attended London Business School800
Patrick ClaessenPartner at Cottonwood Technology FundDominic JacquessonInvestor at Index VenturesSandra SchwarzerInvestor at Index VenturesMatt CherianVenture Partner at Monta Vista CapitalAkshat GoenkaInvestor at Moonfire VenturesGiuseppe IademarcoHead of Global Partnership at P101 Ventures
+ 794 more
Also attended Freie Universität Berlin101
Mina BenothmanOther at HeavybitJeannette zu FürstenbergPresident & Managing Director at General CatalystHilla WatkinsPlatform Partner at Congruent VenturesDavid FrazeeManaging Partner at Richmond Global VenturesDominic SchmidtGeneral Partner at Advent Life SciencesSteffen WagnerPartner, CEO at Verve Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at airfocus2
Also worked at VAHA1
Also worked at Freie Universität Berlin12
Paula SchultheissSenior Associate at AN Venture PartnersDr. Viktor GorlowSenior Legal Counsel & Portfolio Manager at HeadlineUte MerckerInvestment Director at IBB VenturesSilke R. SperlingManaging Partner at Catalpa VenturesUte TheelInvestment Professional & IR at Matterwave VenturesKatharina BeitzHead of Investor Relations at Vireo Ventures
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Also worked at IBM1,149
Brian ArmstrongCo-founder & CEO of CoinbaseOlivier PomelCo-founder & CEO of DatadogAlexis Le-QuocCo-founder & CTO of DatadogKen ChenaultInvestment Team at General CatalystRoger KrakoffGeneral Partner at Monta Vista CapitalAvi BharadwajInvestment Director at Intel Capital
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