Georg Schwegler

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Dr. Georg Schwegler is Chief Executive Officer at Transamerica Ventures.
He joined the Transamerica Ventures in September 2013.
From his previous role as CEO of T-Venture, the corporate venture unit of Deutsche Telekom, he is part of a broad network in the venture capital, start up, and incubation community in Europe, the United States, and Israel.
He has been in the venture capital industry for 14 years and served in numerous boards as supervisory board member or observer.
Before joining T-Venture, he was heading the central R&D and innovation program of Deutsche Telekom.
Previously, he worked as a consultant in marketing and innovation research.
Dr. Schwegler holds a PhD in business administration from the University of Cologne.

Former positions of Georg Schwegler

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Deutsche Telekom Strategic Investments GmbH Deutsche Telekom Strategic Investments GmbH Investment ManagersFinance DTSI is an active, long-term manager which aims to create value in young companies that demonstrate economic and technological synergies with the business units of Deutsche Telekom and show considerable growth potential. The firm invests €0.5-€5 million as a minority stake in start-up and early expansion phase businesses which have above average growth and return potential, technologies, products or services unique in the market, an entrepreneurial management team, above-average return on investment prospects, a solid financial base and a transparent financial structure. DTSI acts as a catalyst between Deutsche Telekom and investee companies, partnering with management to provide access to the Group's expertise and network of contacts, including national and international political, industrial and scientific representatives which can facilitate entry into the telecommunications industry. The firm's funds are aligned with three strategic business areas: broadband/fixed network, mobile communications and business customers and the overall group strategy. They coordinate their funds' investment strategy with their business units, aiming to tap important market and technology trends which benefit Deutsche Telekom. DTSI aims to exit investments after 5-7 years, typically in the form of an IPO or trade sale.	Chief Executive Officer	2013-03-31
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Deutsche Telekom AG Deutsche Telekom AG Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication services	Communications
Deutsche Telekom Strategic Investments GmbH Deutsche Telekom Strategic Investments GmbH Investment ManagersFinance DTSI is an active, long-term manager which aims to create value in young companies that demonstrate economic and technological synergies with the business units of Deutsche Telekom and show considerable growth potential. The firm invests €0.5-€5 million as a minority stake in start-up and early expansion phase businesses which have above average growth and return potential, technologies, products or services unique in the market, an entrepreneurial management team, above-average return on investment prospects, a solid financial base and a transparent financial structure. DTSI acts as a catalyst between Deutsche Telekom and investee companies, partnering with management to provide access to the Group's expertise and network of contacts, including national and international political, industrial and scientific representatives which can facilitate entry into the telecommunications industry. The firm's funds are aligned with three strategic business areas: broadband/fixed network, mobile communications and business customers and the overall group strategy. They coordinate their funds' investment strategy with their business units, aiming to tap important market and technology trends which benefit Deutsche Telekom. DTSI aims to exit investments after 5-7 years, typically in the form of an IPO or trade sale.	Finance
Universität zu Köln Universität zu Köln Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services