Alexander Schmitt

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Alexander Schmitt is a seasoned venture capital professional and entrepreneur with extensive experience in the technology and finance sectors. Currently serving as a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners since 2022, Schmitt was previously an Investor at Cherry Ventures from 2020 to September 2022, focusing on European early-stage ventures. As the CEO and Co-Founder of MergerSpot from 2017 to 2020, Schmitt led the development of a technology platform that provides detailed profiles of privately-held companies in Germany. Earlier experiences include consulting roles at McKinsey & Company and EY, and a summer analyst position at AUCTUS Capital Partners AG in 2015. Schmitt holds advanced degrees in Computer Science and Finance from prestigious institutions including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Technical University of Munich.

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