Jeannette zu Fürstenberg
Overview
Jeannette zu Fürstenberg is a distinguished venture capital investor and entrepreneur, currently serving as Managing Director and Head of Europe at General Catalyst, a global venture capital firm. She co-founded La Famiglia VC in Berlin in 2016, focusing on early-stage investments in B2B tech startups across Europe and the United States. In 2023, La Famiglia merged with General Catalyst, expanding its reach and resources. Under her leadership, General Catalyst Europe has invested in a diverse range of sectors, including artificial intelligence, climate and energy, defense, and industrial technologies. Notable investments include Mistral AI, a French AI startup valued at $6.2 billion, and Personio, a German HR software company valued at $8.5 billion. Her investment strategy emphasizes backing compelling founders who aim to redefine their industries. Beyond her investment activities, Fürstenberg is an active advisor and advocate for policies that foster entrepreneurship and economic prosperity in Europe. She serves on the Board of Governors of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy and has been recognized for her contributions to the venture capital landscape, including being named 'Investor of the Year' by Handelsblatt in 2023. Her commitment to supporting innovation and growth in the European startup ecosystem continues to drive her professional endeavors.
Investment Focus
- Strong founding teams
- Innovative business models
- Scalable growth potential
- Alignment with General Catalyst's values and mission
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Jeannette zu Fürstenberg invest in?
Jeannette zu Fürstenberg invests in Technology, Industrial, Consumer, Artificial Intelligence, ClimateTech and Cleantech, and is based in Berlin, Germany. Jeannette zu Fürstenberg is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Jeannette zu Fürstenberg invest at?
Jeannette zu Fürstenberg backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing cheques of 500K - 2M.
Which regions does Jeannette zu Fürstenberg invest in?
Jeannette zu Fürstenberg invests across United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy and Denmark.
What companies has Jeannette zu Fürstenberg invested in?
Jeannette zu Fürstenberg's portfolio includes Deel, Personio, Applied Intuition, Mistral AI, Stoke Space, Forto, Sweep and Material Security.
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