Arvantis Group
Alexander Samwer has a diverse and extensive work experience. Alexander is the Founder & Managing Director of Arvantis Group since 2018. Alexander also founded Picus Capital, Pelion Green Future, and Pacifico Energy Partners. In 2014, Alexander Samwer became an Investor & Member of the Supervisory Board at Zalando SE, where they served until June 2020. Before that, they were the Managing Director of European Founders Fund GmbH, where they invested in leading internet and technology companies. Alexander also held roles as a Member of the Management Board at Jamba - A NewsCorp Company and as Managing Director Europe at eBay. Alexander Samwer started their career as the Co-founder & Managing Director of alando.de / eBay Germany.
Alexander Samwer obtained their MA in Economics & Politics from the University of Oxford, completing their studies between 1995 and 1998. Later, they pursued their MBA at Harvard Business School from 2003 to 2005.
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Arvantis Group
Arvantis Group is a long-term oriented entrepreneurial investment holding. The Group's investment activities focus on technology, renewable energy, real estate, and impact combining the creativity and pragmatism of entrepreneurs with the curiosity and discipline of financial investors. Arvantis Group was founded by Alexander Samwer and Jeremias Heinrich who are passionate entrepreneurs and investors. All Arvantis Group companies operate independently and are led by exceptional founders to become leaders in their respective industries. TECHNOLOGY Picus Capital is a privately financed global venture capital company. The firm's portfolio of technology companies stretches through multiple industries such as finance, insurance, human resources, renewable energy, mobility, real estate, e-commerce and healthcare. RENEWABLES Pelion Green Future is a clean energy and sustainability investment holding that targets businesses and entrepreneurs with a focus on renewable energy, forest, agriculture, food and technology that aim to create an environmental and social impact. REAL ESTATE Creanos is an investment holding specialized in real estate. The operations of its portfolio companies span from real estate debt to equity as well as renovation works and are covering all aspects of property lifecycle. IMPACT Arvantis Social Foundation gGmbH is a non-profit organization with a focus on education and sustainability. Next to providing financial donations and running own philanthropic projects, Arvantis Social Foundation Impact Investment branch is investing in entrepreneurs globally with a pure focus on social impact.