Friedrich Droste
Chairman at O.C. Hairsystems GmbH
Network origin in Friedrich Droste first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 31 |
| Public Company | Household/Personal Care | 26 | |
Project A Services Management GmbH
 Project A Services Management GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Project A Services Management GmbH (Project A) is an independent venture capital firm founded by Florian Heinemann, Uwe Horstmann, Thies Sander, and Christian Weiss in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 15 |
Visionaries Club GmbH
 Visionaries Club GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Visionaries Club GmbH (Visionaries Club) is an independent venture capital firm headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The firm was founded by Sebastian Pollok and Robert Lacher in 2018.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 6 |
University of Bonn
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 5 |
share GmbH
 share GmbH Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services share GmbH designs, develops, and operates a social enterprise platform which sells consumer goods that are each connected to an equivalent donation. The firm offers share application. The company was founded by Iris Braun, Sebastian Stricker, Tobias Reiner, and Ben Unterkofler in 2017 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
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| Holding Company | Internet Software/Services | 4 |
Atlantic Food Labs GmbH
 Atlantic Food Labs GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Atlantic Food Labs Manager GmbH (Atlantic Food Labs) is a venture capital subsidiary of Atlantic Food Labs founded in 2016 by Christophe F. Maire. The firm is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 4 |
Simon Capital Management GmbH
 Simon Capital Management GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Simon Capital Management GmbH (Simon Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Friedrich Droste. The firm is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 3 |
O.C. Hairsystems GmbH
 O.C. Hairsystems GmbH Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services O.C. Hairsystems GmbH provides a solution for individuals seeking fuller hair without the risks of a hair transplant. The company is based in Dusseldorf, Germany. The German company's process promises to deliver natural-looking results in just two hours. The CEOs of the company are Linus Deike, Alessandro Causarano, Janos Bluhm-Saffran.
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| Holding Company | Other Consumer Services | 3 |
Watkins Drinks Ltd.
 Watkins Drinks Ltd. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Watkins Drinks Ltd. offers a range of vegan-friendly, dairy-free milk alternatives that are high in protein and free from soy, nuts, dairy, and gluten. The company is based in Leeds, UK and was founded in 2018 by Nicholas James Watkins and Thomas Watkins. The British company's products include Mighty M.lks, Mighty Shakes, and Mighty Plant Protein Powder.
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| Holding Company | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | 3 |
mittemitte GmbH
 mittemitte GmbH Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services mittemitte GmbH develops smart home water system. It water system that purifies and enhances water through a process inspired by the natural water cycle. The company was founded by Moritz Waldstein-Wartenberg and Faebian Bastiman in 2015 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 3 |
Bitburger Ventures GmbH
 Bitburger Ventures GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Bitburger Ventures GmbH (Bitburger Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Bitburger Brauerei Th. Simon GmbH founded in 2018 by Bitburger Holding GmbH. The firm is headquartered in Bitburg, Germany.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 2 |
Sanity Group GmbH
 Sanity Group GmbH Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Sanity Group GmbH develops cannabis-based pharmaceuticals and wellbeing products. The firm specializes in cannabis, distribution and medical cannabis. The company was founded by Fabian Friede and Finn Age H?nsel in 2018 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
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| Holding Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 2 |
Stadtsalat GmbH
 Stadtsalat GmbH RestaurantsConsumer Services Stadtsalat GmbH is a German company that offers clean and healthy food through their delivery service and store. The company is based in Hamburg, Germany. The company prioritizes top-quality products without compromising sustainability. The company was founded in 2016 and has CEOs Marcus Berg and Tom Smets.
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| Holding Company | Restaurants | 2 |
Waterdrop Microdrink GmbH
 Waterdrop Microdrink GmbH Food DistributorsDistribution Services Waterdrop Microdrink GmbH operates as a holding company, which engages in the production, sale, and distribution of sugar-free sherbet cubes that add aroma, fruit and plant extracts, as well as vitamins to water. Its flavored product range consists of Glow, Youth, Relax, Focus, Boost, and Defence. The company was founded by Christoph Hermann, Martin Donald Murray, and Thomas Henry Wieser in January 2017 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
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| Holding Company | Food Distributors | 2 |
Bitburger Holding GmbH
 Bitburger Holding GmbH Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Bitburger Holding GmbH engages in the acquisition, disposal, and management of investments in beverage companies. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Bitburg, Germany.
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| Subsidiary | Beverages: Alcoholic | 2 |
confluentes e. V.
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| Private Company | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Friedrich Droste via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
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| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| DEAN FOODS COMPANY | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| NESTLÉ S.A. | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Human Resources Officer | |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | Motor Vehicles | Public Communications Contact Director/Board Member | |
| SIEMENS AG | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| L'ORÉAL | Household/Personal Care | President Director/Board Member | |
Nestlé Deutschland AG
 Nestlé Deutschland AG Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Nestlé Deutschland AG makes ice creams and frozen desserts. It also offers baby, sports, breakfast, ready to mix kitchen helper, drinks, and sweets. The company was founded in 1839 and is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Sales & Marketing Chief Executive Officer | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| INSEAD | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stockholm School of Economics | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Technische Universität München | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| EQT Partners GmbH | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Private Equity Investor Consultant / Advisor | |
| University of Trier | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| ESSEC Business School | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Henkel South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
 Henkel South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Henkel South Africa (Pty) Ltd. manufactures home and personal care and adhesive products. The company is based in Alberton, South Africa. | Industrial Specialties | Chairman | |
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG /Private Equity/
 Deutsche Beteiligungs AG /Private Equity/ Investment ManagersFinance Deutsche Beteiligungs AG /Private Equity/ (DBAG) is a private equity arm of Deutsche Beteiligungs AG founded in 1965. The firm is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| ESCP Europe Campus Paris | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
Perella Weinberg Partners UK LLP
 Perella Weinberg Partners UK LLP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Perella Weinberg Partners UK LLP provides corporate advisory services. The company was founded on April 19, 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Financial Conglomerates | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Henkel France SAS
 Henkel France SAS Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Henkel France SAS manufactures and sells laundry and home care, beauty care and adhesive products. The company is headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. | Household/Personal Care | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Henkel & Cie. AG
 Henkel & Cie. AG Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Henkel & Cie. AG engages in the distribution of chemical products. Its product portfolio includes adhesives, detergents, cleaning agents, care products, and cosmetics. The firm also provides services, which encompass analysis of production processes, monitoring of processes and materials, consulting, and training. The company was founded January 29, 1913 and is headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland. | Household/Personal Care | Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman | |
HV Capital Manager GmbH
 HV Capital Manager GmbH Investment ManagersFinance HV Capital Manager GmbH (HV Capital Manager) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Lars Langusch. The firm is headquartered in Munich, Germany. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| Waterland Private Equity GmbH | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst | |
DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH
 DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH Investment ManagersFinance DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH (DPE) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2007 by Volker Hichert and Marc Thiery. The firm is headquartered in Munich, Germany. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Rocket Internet /Venture Capital/
 Rocket Internet /Venture Capital/ Investment ManagersFinance Rocket Internet is the venture capital division of Rocket Internet SE founded in 2007 by the Samwer brothers Marc, Alexander, and Oliver. The firm is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Investment Managers | President President Private Equity Investor | |
Henkel Central Eastern Europe GmbH
 Henkel Central Eastern Europe GmbH Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Part of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Henkel Central Eastern Europe GmbH is an Austrian company that manufactures and wholesales adhesives, detergents, and beauty care products. The company is based in Vienna, Austria. | Industrial Specialties | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Henkel Nederland BV
 Henkel Nederland BV Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Henkel Nederland BV is a Dutch company that offers technology-driven solutions and processes in the markets of adhesive technologies, beauty care, and laundry & home care. The company is based in Nieuwegein, Netherlands. Henkel's global presence and expertise in areas such as electromobility, 3D-printing, and digital twinning make them leaders in the current markets and help shape the markets of the future. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member | |
Henkel Management AG
 Henkel Management AG Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Henkel Management AG is a German company that provides management services. The company is based in Dusseldorf, Germany. The company was founded in 2008. Carsten Knobel has been the CEO of the company since 1995. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Henkel (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
 Henkel (China) Investment Co., Ltd. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Part of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Henkel (China) Investment Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures and distributes specialty chemical products. The company is based in Shanghai, China. | Chemicals: Major Diversified | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Bucerius Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Henkel Global Supply Chain BV
 Henkel Global Supply Chain BV Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Henkel Global Supply Chain BV is a Dutch company that wholesales cosmetics and perfumes. The company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. | Medical Distributors | Chairman | |
Asana Rebel GmbH
 Asana Rebel GmbH Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Asana Rebel GmbH operates an online shop which offers yoga products. These include yoga mats, bags, clothing, jewellery, pillows, and accessories. The company was founded by Robin Pratap and Pascal Klein on March 26, 2015 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Catalog/Specialty Distribution | Consultant / Advisor | |
Userlane GmbH
 Userlane GmbH Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Userlane GmbH engages in the development of software solutions for user onboarding and staff training in the field of information technology. It provides interactive step-by-step guides on how to use complex software. The company was founded by Hartmut Hahn, Kajetan Arno Uhlig, and Felix Eichler on May 25, 2016 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. | Packaged Software | Consultant / Advisor | |
Project A Ventures Management GmbH
 Project A Ventures Management GmbH Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Project A Ventures Management GmbH, the German company provides financial services. The company is based in Berlin, Germany. The CEOs are Florian Heinemann, Anton Waitz, Benjamin Fischer. The company was founded in 2015. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| GHP Germany GmbH | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst | |
8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Inc.
 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Inc. operates as consumer products holding company. The firm manufactures and sells private brand food products primarily to retail, foodservice, and ingredient customers. The company was founded in October 2018 and is headquartered in Brentwood, MO. | Food: Major Diversified | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Limehome GmbH
 Limehome GmbH Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Limehome GmbH leases apartment buildings. The company was founded by Josef Vollmayr and Lars Stäbe in 2018 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member | |
Lendis GmbH
 Lendis GmbH Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Lendis GmbH engages in the operation of an online rental and leasing service platform for office furniture and electronics. Its services includes the rental of desks, chairs, conference tables, noise absorbing dividers, lounge and reception furniture of different designs, as well as electronics like coffee machines, laptops,smart phones, monitors, and printers. The company was founded by Stavros Papadopoulos and Julius Bolz on June 19, 2018 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member | |
| Ames Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Founder Founder | |
Project A Opportunity II GmbH & Co. KG
 Project A Opportunity II GmbH & Co. KG Financial ConglomeratesFinance Project A Opportunity II GmbH & Co. KG provides investment fund services. The private company is based in Berlin, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Thies Sander, Uwe Horstmann. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Hyperganic Group GmbH
 Hyperganic Group GmbH Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Hyperganic Group GmbH is a German company that specializes in algorithmic engineering and hyperganic core technology. The company is based in Munich, Germany and has subsidiaries in Germany. The company's products aim to revolutionize the product development cycle by seamlessly integrating ideation, design, simulation, and manufacturing. The company was founded by Duy-Anh Pham and Lin Kayser, with Lin Kayser serving as CEO since incorporation. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Project A Ventures Iv Feeder Gmbh & Co. Kg
 Project A Ventures Iv Feeder Gmbh & Co. Kg Investment ManagersFinance Part of Project A Services Management GmbH, Project A Ventures IV Feeder GmbH & Co. KG operates as a venture capital fund. The company is based in Berlin, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Florian Heinemann, Anton Waitz, Benjamin Fischer. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Filu GmbH
 Filu GmbH Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Filu GmbH is a veterinary practice based in Berlin, Germany. The German company specializes in emergency care, surgeries, and preventive care for pets. The company's experienced surgeons are available for appointments from Monday to Saturday. The company offers a range of services from check-ups, vaccinations, acute cases such as vomiting and diarrhea, to diagnostics and surgeries. Filu is the first veterinary practice that combines culture and innovative technology. The company was founded by Christian Köhler and Justus Buchen, and they have been the CEOs since incorporation. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Consultant / Advisor | |
Rivus Capital
 Rivus Capital Investment ManagersFinance Rivus Capital GmbH (Rivus Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2021 by Michael Peter. The firm is headquartered in Munich, Germany. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| me4dia GmbH | Founder | ||
| Adesso Ventures GmbH | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH
 High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH Investment ManagersFinance High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH (HTGF) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Bonn, Germany. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Foodora GmbH
 Foodora GmbH Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Foodora GmbH offers online food delivery services. It delivers from Italian, Japanese, Indian and German restaurants. The company was founded by Konstantin Mehl, Stefan Rothlehner and Emanuel Pallua in April 2014 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Air Freight/Couriers | Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| Germany | 30 |
| United States | 7 |
| France | 6 |
| Switzerland | 3 |
| Netherlands | 3 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 17 |
| Consumer Services | 12 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 9 |
| Process Industries | 5 |
| Distribution Services | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 122 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 103 |
| Private Equity Investor | 73 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 61 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 54 |
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| Kasper Bo Rørsted | 27 |
| Christophe Maire | 24 |
| Barbara Kux | 22 |
| Tina Müller | 22 |
| Eric Hahn | 18 |
| Thierry Paternot | 18 |
| Florian Heinemann | 17 |
| Timotheus Höttges | 16 |
| Béatrice Guillaume-Grabisch | 13 |
| Jean-Francois Hurel | 12 |
| Jody Macedonio | 12 |
| Peter Hausmann | 12 |
| Laura Hirschhorn | 11 |
| Christian Wildmoser | 11 |
| Marlon Braumann | 10 |
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