Alexander Schlaepfer
Overview
Managing Partner at Swisscom Ventures, Alexander Schlaepfer leads new investments and oversees multiple portfolio companies. He joined Swisscom Ventures in 2016, focusing on sectors such as Edtech, Fintech, Robotics, and Industry 4.0. Prior to this, he co-founded and served as a partner at Aster Capital in Paris, a venture capital fund backed by Schneider Electric, Alstom, and Solvay, where he led investments in renewable energy, energy storage, industrial IT, data analytics, and IoT. Earlier in his career, Alexander held senior roles at Alstom, responsible for Strategy, M&A, Sales, and Marketing for the company’s €3.5 billion Power Service division, and gained operational experience at ABB in the Middle East. In 2006, he co-founded and chaired the first robotics startup at ETH Zürich focused on industrial inspections. Alexander holds a Master of Science in Finance from London Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen. He is also an avid rower, spending many early mornings on Lake Zurich, and heads the rowing section at the Club Nautique Français in Zurich, coaching teams in national competitions.
Investment Focus
- Strong founder cohesion
- Alignment on goals
- Innovative and product-excellent businesses
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Alexander Schlaepfer
What sectors does Alexander Schlaepfer invest in?
Alexander Schlaepfer invests in EdTech, FinTech, Blockchain, Digital Media, Cybersecurity and Robotics, and is based in Switzerland. Alexander Schlaepfer is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Alexander Schlaepfer invest at?
Alexander Schlaepfer backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 500K - 5M.
Which regions does Alexander Schlaepfer invest in?
Alexander Schlaepfer invests across United States, Europe, Switzerland and Israel.
What companies has Alexander Schlaepfer invested in?
Alexander Schlaepfer's portfolio includes Yokoy, Labster, Flyability, Avrios, ANYbotics, bexio, xFarm Technologies and CyberTrap.
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