Schmitz Katie

Ms. Schmitz is the Head of Principal Investments and Fund Management at Ziegler and the Chief Administrative Officer of the Ziegler Link•age Funds, a venture capital fund family with an investment policy designed to support innovation, collaboration and growth among entrepreneurs and senior living and healthcare providers.
With over 10 years operating and investing experience, she oversees both operations and development and execution of the Ziegler Link•age Fund’s strategic value proposition.
She is also heavily involved in managing investment pipeline and execution, including holding investment committee seats, in four venture funds representing, in aggregate, over $150mm in commitments.
Katie has a strong foundation in US GAAP, internal controls, and mergers and acquisitions through her experience working in the Audit and Transaction Advisory practices of Grant Thornton.
She earned a BBA in accounting and Masters of Accountancy from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and is a Wisconsin Certified Public Accountant.
She also maintains Series 7 and 24 securities licenses.