Overview
Alexander Samwer is founder of Picus Capital [1][4], an early-stage investment vehicle focused on technology companies [2]. Samwer holds an MA in Economics and Politics from the University of Oxford [12] and an MBA from Harvard Business School [11]. Prior investment and operational experience includes co-founding alando.de/eBay Germany in 1999 [10], serving as Managing Director for eBay Europe [9], membership on the management board of Jamba from 2000 to 2004 [8], and managing director roles at European Founders Fund GmbH from 2005 to 2013 [7]. Samwer served as investor and supervisory board member at Zalando SE from 2014 to 2020 [6] and as co-founder of Entrix from 2020 to 2026 [5]. Samwer currently serves as founder and managing director of Arvantis Group [3][13].
Profile introduction
Early-stage investor in tech companies including Facebook, Linkedin, Zalando, Picus Capital, Enpal, Entrix Energy.
Career history
- Founder & Managing Director2018 to presentArvantis Group
- Founder2015 to presentPicus Capital
- Co-FounderJun 2020 to Mar 2026Entrix
- Investor & Member of the Supervisory Board2014 to Jun 2020Zalando SE
- Managing DirectorMay 2005 to Aug 2013European Founders Fund GmbH
- Member Of The Management Board2000 to 2004Jamba - A NewsCorp Company
- Managing Director EuropeJul 1999 to Feb 2000eBay
- Co-founder & Managing DirectorJan 1999 to Jul 1999alando.de / eBay Germany
Education
MBASep 2003 - May 2005Harvard Business School
MA, Economics & PoliticsOct 1995 - May 1998University of Oxford
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