Where does Valerie Bures work?

Valerie Bures is Partner and head of DACH at XAnge.

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).

Valerie Bures

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Partner and head of DACH 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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Establishing Strategic PartnershipsInnovation DevelopmentDigital Business DevelopmentBusiness StrategyPublic SpeakingResearchBusiness DevelopmentFitness Industry

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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

Caroline Baltrusch

Associate at XAnge

Clémentine Gazay

Senior Associate at XAnge

Cyril Bertrand

Managing Partner at XAnge

Guilhem de Vregille

Partner at XAnge

Guillaume Meulle

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 and head of DACH 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).

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