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
Education
- Reykjavik UniversityDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science
- London Business SchoolEMBA Diploma2007 — 2009
- Freie Universität BerlinMaster's degree, Computer Science1998 — 2002
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship12Leadership Management11Softwareentwicklung8Software Development3IT3Start-ups4Healthcare1Functional Training1Business-Coaching2Management1Team Leadership1Coaching1
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Establishing Strategic PartnershipsInnovation DevelopmentDigital Business DevelopmentBusiness StrategyPublic SpeakingResearchBusiness DevelopmentFitness IndustryFranchise ConsultingFranchisingFrom Valerie's professional profile.
Colleagues at XAnge
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
Founder mafias
London Business School mafia58
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Val AgostinoMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded Monarch +2Key ComptonMBAFounded Mimeo +1Gustavo GorensteinMBA ElectivesFounded bxblue +1Nodar DaneliyaFounded Shuttle +1Beenu AroraMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded Cyble +1Dhruv TandonMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded Decisional AI +1
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Freie Universität Berlin mafia9
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Hanna Marie AsmussenPoliticsFounded Localyze +1Max MergenthalerMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded Nixtla +1Christoph GrasFounded TomorrowCatrin SchmidtBachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)Founded AenuHendrik RemigereauMaster's DegreeFounded Founders IntelligenceDr. Robert WagnerDipl.-Kfm. (MBA)Founded Homeday
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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.
Knowunity mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Reykjavik University13
Yanick RosenbaumInvestment Manager at eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERSKristinn PálmasonManaging Director at Eyrir Venture ManagementHaraldur Óli HaraldssonAnalyst at Eyrir Venture ManagementModesta Rodriguez-AcostaPrincipal at Atempo GrowthLaura SchmückHead of Finance at Cusp CapitalEinar Þór GústafssonInvestment Director at Brunnur Ventures GP
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Also attended London Business School525
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
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Also attended Freie Universität Berlin67
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 SciencesLucas LaibPartner, COO at Verve Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at airfocus1
Also worked at VAHA2
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Also worked at Freie Universität Berlin7
Dr. Viktor GorlowSenior Legal Counsel & Portfolio Manager at HeadlineUte MerckerInvestment Director at IBB VenturesSilke R. SperlingManaging Partner at Catalpa VenturesUte TheelInvestment Professional & IR at Matterwave VenturesDr. Robert WagnerManaging Director and COO Germany at AVIV GroupMaria A. NelsonTrustee at Social Tech Trust
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