Jan-Gisbert Schultze Overview

  • Primary Position
  • Managing Partner

  • Primary Industry
  • B2C

  • Active Board Seats
  • 2

  • Med. Deal Size

  • Med. Valuation

Jan-Gisbert Schultze General Information

Biography

Mr. Jan-Gisbert Schultze serves as Managing Partner at Acton Capital Partners. Mr. Schultze serves as Board Member at Koio. He is an Investor at ArtNight. He has always been drawn to entrepreneurial challenges. Whether it's a hotel chain in India, plant construction in former East Germany or a newspaper publisher in Istanbul, he is always enthusiastic, interested in people and indefatigable in advancing both companies and new ideas. His network is powered by a genuine pleasure in establishing good, long-term relations. Acton benefits from the way he builds and fosters links with investors. Away from work, his latest passion is a house overlooking the Pacific in Nicaragua.

Contact Information

Primary Position
Managing Partner, Acton Capital
Education
Universität St. Gallen-Hochschule für Wirtschafts-, Rechts- und Sozialwissenschaften, Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)
Universität St. Gallen-Hochschule für Wirtschafts-, Rechts- und Sozialwissenschaften, Master's
University of Hamburg, Bachelor's
Gender
Male
Email
jg
Phone
+49 089
Address
  • Widenmayerstr. 29
  • 80538 Munich
  • Germany
+49 089

Jan-Gisbert Schultze Positions (2)

Firm name Firm type Title Location Industry Since
Acton Capital Investor Managing Partner Munich, Germany Venture Capital
ArtNight Company Investor Berlin, Germany Educational and Training Services (B2C)

Jan-Gisbert Schultze Board Seats (2)

Company Industry Ownership Status Financing Status Location Since
Koio Footwear Privately Held (backing) Venture Capital-Backed New York, NY
Yatego Internet Retail Privately Held (backing) Formerly VC-backed Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Jan-Gisbert Schultze Lead Partner on Deals (4)

Jan-Gisbert Schultze has been the lead partner on 4 deals. Their latest deal was with Koio, a footwear company. The deal was made for on 05-Oct-2023.

Company Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Deal Status Industry Location
Koio 05-Oct-2023 Later Stage VC (Series A) Completed Footwear New York, NY
Koio 27-Jun-2019 Completed Footwear New York, NY
Eloquii Design 06-Apr-2016 Later Stage VC (Series B) Completed Clothing New York, NY
Yatego 07-Apr-2011 Later Stage VC Completed Internet Retail Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Jan-Gisbert Schultze Network (38)

Board Members (6)

Name Company Representing Location From
Koio Koio New York, NY
Koio Koio New York, NY

Portfolio Executives (21)

Name Company Role Deal date Location
Johannes Quodt Koio Co-Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer, President & Board Member 05-Oct-2023 New York, NY
Chris Wichert Koio Co-Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Secretary & Board Member 05-Oct-2023 New York, NY
Eloquii Design Co-Founder, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer 06-Apr-2016 New York, NY
Eloquii Design Vice President, Finance 06-Apr-2016 New York, NY
Eloquii Design Co-Founder, Vice President of Technical Design, Patternmaking and Quality Assurance of Apparel 06-Apr-2016 New York, NY

Fund Team Members (11)

Name Investor Fund Fund Location
Benedikt Sudbrock Ph.D Acton Capital Heureka Growth Fund I Munich, Germany
Sebastian Wossagk Acton Capital Heureka Growth Fund II Munich, Germany
Acton Capital Munich, Germany
Acton Capital Munich, Germany
Acton Capital Munich, Germany

Jan-Gisbert Schultze Affiliated Funds (3)

Fund Investor Fund Type Status Vintage Size Dry Powder IRR IRR Quartile
Heureka Growth Fund II Acton Capital Venture - General Closed 2014
Heureka Growth Fund I Acton Capital Venture - General Fully Invested 2008
Acton Fund V Acton Capital Venture - General Closed 2019

Jan-Gisbert Schultze FAQs

  • Who is Jan-Gisbert Schultze?

    Mr. Jan-Gisbert Schultze serves as Managing Partner at Acton Capital Partners.

  • How much does Jan-Gisbert Schultze typically invest?

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  • What is Jan-Gisbert Schultze’s main position?

    Jan-Gisbert Schultze’s primary position is Managing Partner.

  • What are the contact details for Jan-Gisbert Schultze?

    Jan-Gisbert Schultze’s email address is jg and his phone number is +49 089 .

  • How many active board seats does Jan-Gisbert Schultze hold?

    Jan-Gisbert Schultze holds 2 board seats including Koio and Yatego.

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