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Jost Schwaner

Angel Investor Germany ·Founded 2019

Overview

Dr. Jost Schwaner is a German entrepreneur and angel investor with a background in digital transformation and marketing. He has held various leadership positions in prominent companies, including serving as CEO of EliteMedianet GmbH, which operates the premium partner matchmaking platform ElitePartner. Prior to that, he was the Chief Operating Officer at Parship GmbH, a leading online dating service in Germany. His expertise spans across digital business models, innovation management, and internationalization. In 2019, Dr. Schwaner invested in Go Crush, a startup dating app based in Germany. He was impressed by the app's growing number of active users and positive user feedback. Over 50,000 people use Go Crush, which is currently only available in Germany. The dating app encourages users to meet up in groups to eliminate some of the first date nerves and awkwardness. Schwaner explained that the group meetup method makes Go Crush "optimal not only for singles, but also for people new to the city or business travellers." Dr. Schwaner's investment philosophy focuses on supporting innovative startups that offer unique solutions in the digital and technology sectors. His strategic approach emphasizes scalability, user engagement, and market differentiation. By leveraging his extensive experience in digital transformation and marketing, he aims to foster growth and success in the ventures he supports.

Investment Focus

Innovative business models
Scalable growth potential
Strong user engagement
Market differentiation
Experienced founding team

Portfolio Companies

Go Crush

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What sectors does Jost Schwaner invest in?

Jost Schwaner invests in Technology, Media, E-commerce, Digital Marketing, Digital Transformation and Marketing, and is based in Germany. Jost Schwaner is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.