Christoph Gerlinger, German Startups

Christoph Gerlinger is the founder and CEO of German Startups Group. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Christoph Gerlinger

Christoph Gerlinger is the founder and CEO of German Startups Group, a venture capital firm he established in May 2012 that was later transformed into a private equity firm in late 2020. His investment thesis targets young growth companies across Germany, with a notable focus on FinTech, AdTech, and business solution sectors. Typical check sizes range between €50,000 and €250,000, averaging around €100,000, often as an early-stage investor. Gerlinger’s portfolio includes prominent companies such as Delivery Hero, Chrono24, MisterSpex, and Scalable Capital. A distinctive point of view he champions is democratizing startup investments through an online platform called “GS Market,” allowing investors to participate with amounts as low as €200,000. He occasionally publishes articles and gives interviews, emphasizing the creation of a marketplace for tech assets and venture capital funds.

Christoph Gerlinger at a glance

Role
CEO and Founder
Organization
German Startups Group
Location
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital, E-Commerce, Internet, FinTech, Marketplace, Software

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What does Christoph Gerlinger invest in?
Christoph Gerlinger at German Startups Group (Berlin, Berlin, Germany) — sector focus: Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital, E-Commerce, Internet, FinTech, Marketplace, Software, SaaS, Fashion, Marketing, Advertising, Early Stage Venture,….
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Christoph Gerlinger's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Christoph Gerlinger based?
Christoph Gerlinger is based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

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