Christian Dahlen is a seasoned angel investor and Vice President at SAP, based in Palo Alto, California. With a rich background in business strategy and operations, he focuses on investing in B2B software startups across Silicon Valley and Germany. As a member of Band of Angels, he actively mentors and supports early-stage companies, leveraging his extensive experience to drive innovation and growth.
Location: Munich, Germany and Silicon Valley, USA (dual presence)
Chris Gasteratos is a Greek venture capitalist and Associate at Marathon Venture Capital, based in Athens. With a background in finance and early investment experience, he focuses on sourcing deal flow and advocating for founders in sectors such as FinTech, Web3/Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security. His investment range varies from $100,000 to $5 million, with a preference for pre-seed and seed-stage startups. Chris has been involved in notable investments, including ODIN Space and Acorai. He maintains an active online presence through platforms like LinkedIn and Medium.
Location: Athens, Greece
Andrew Nutter is a British entrepreneur and angel investor based in Paris, France. He co-founded Gama in 2020, aiming to revolutionize deep space exploration through the development of solar sail technology. With a background that includes roles at Westwing, Balderton Capital, and McKinsey & Company, Andrew brings extensive experience in business development and strategic consulting. His investment portfolio spans various sectors, including ClimateTech, Space Technology, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, and Web3/Crypto, with a focus on early-stage startups across Europe. Notable investments include EV Biotech, Gama, Yavin, ROOF, and Jump.
Inflection.xyz is a Berlin-based venture capital firm that supports early-stage companies leveraging advanced computation and trust-enhancing coordination technologies. The firm perceives itself as a startup company rather than an established venture fund, incentivizing founders and community members through ownership in the fund. Inflection.xyz is led by a team of seasoned investors, entrepreneurs, engineers, and researchers operating from Berlin, Boston, and Munich, complemented by a global network of innovators.
Location: Berlin, Germany
Frst Capital is a Paris-based venture capital firm established in 2019, focusing on early-stage investments in French startups with global aspirations. The firm distinguishes itself by investing at the very inception of companies, often before formal incorporation, and by building enduring partnerships with founders.
Location: 17 rue Bergère, 75009 Paris