Carsten Maschmeyer
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The billionaire who turned German venture capital into television drama. Carsten Maschmeyer built a fortune backing early-stage companies across tech and life sciences, then took the pitch process prime-time as a lion on Die Höhle der Löwen.
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About this person
Born 8 May 1959, Maschmeyer founded the Maschmeyer Group to house his sprawling investment operations. Through ALSTIN he funnels growth capital into internet, technology, and life sciences plays. seed + speed Ventures handles his pre-seed and seed bets on German startups, while Maschmeyer Group Ventures - co-founded with Marc Schröder - extends his reach into the Americas and Israel. By 2026 Forbes pegged his net worth at $2 billion, the product of decades spent identifying industries before they ignite.
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