Matthias Wilrich

Overview

Matthias Wilrich is a German angel investor and co-founder of Lesara, a Berlin-based online fashion and lifestyle retailer. Lesara was founded in 2013 by Wilrich, Roman Kirsch, and Robin Müller, aiming to provide affordable fashion and lifestyle products through an agile retail model that rapidly identifies and responds to emerging trends. The company experienced significant growth, securing substantial funding and recognition in the industry. However, despite its initial success, Lesara faced financial challenges and filed for insolvency in November 2018 after failing to secure crucial financing. In addition to his role at Lesara, Matthias Wilrich has been involved in other ventures. He is associated with Shorea Ventures GmbH, a company focused on managing its own assets, including investments in other businesses. The company was registered in Berlin in June 2021, with Wilrich serving as the managing director. Matthias Wilrich's investment focus includes sectors such as E-Commerce, Delivery, and Health Care, with a geographical emphasis on Germany, Austria, and Malaysia. His investment activities primarily target early-stage companies, including Seed, Pre-Seed, and Series A rounds, with individual investments ranging from $1.3 million to $14 million.