Michael Meinhardt

Michael Meinhardt is a seasoned financial and investment professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. As Founding Partner at Cygnet Ventures GmbH since June 2017, and Seed Investor & Advisory Board Member at Linkando GmbH since January 2017, Michael also holds investment positions at emarketing and the Extreme Sports Company, where responsibilities include Non-Executive Director. Michael has a diverse portfolio comprising ownership and advisory roles in high-growth businesses across multiple sectors globally. Previous experience includes major investment banking positions at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Citigroup, Credit Suisse First Boston, and Commerzbank AG. Michael served as Chair of the Board of Governors for the German School Association - Deutsche Schule London from 2003 to 2008. Michael’s educational background includes degrees from Henley Business School and Berufsakademie Stuttgart in Business Studies, specializing in Banking.