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Christian Scherrer

Investor at Kinnevik

Greater London, England

Overview 

Christian Scherrer is a Growth Investor at Kinnevik in Greater London, England, with a background in Tech Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan. He has successfully invested in companies like Enveda Biosciences (Series B) and Transcarent (Series D), demonstrating expertise in sectors such as Messaging, Entertainment & Sports, E-commerce, and Consumer Internet. Scherrer's career highlights include serving as a Senior Investment Director at Kinnevik AB and holding board positions at various successful companies like Enveda Biosciences and Spring Health, showcasing his strategic leadership and investment acumen in the tech industry.

Work Experience 

  • Senior Investment Director

    2014 - Current

    Kinnevik's ambition is to be Europe’s leading listed growth investor, and we back the best digital companies for a reimagined everyday and to deliver significant returns. We understand complex and fast-changing consumer behaviours, and have a strong and expanding portfolio in healthtech, consumer services, foodtech and fintech. As a long-term investor, we strongly believe that investing in sustainable business models and diverse teams will bring the greatest returns for shareholders. We back our companies at every stage of their journey and invest in Europe, with a focus on the Nordics, and in the US. Kinnevik was founded in 1936 by the Stenbeck, Klingspor and von Horn families. Kinnevik’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm’s list for large cap companies under the ticker codes KINV A and KINV B.

  • Board Member

    2023

  • Board Observer

    2022

Transcarent is a provider of a healthcare platform that facilitates improved outcomes and cost-effective decisions.

Raised $424,000,000.00 from 7wire Ventures, Human Capital, Memorial Hermann Health System, General Catalyst, Leaps by Bayer, Alta Partners, Ally Bridge Group, Kinnevik, Geodesic Capital and Threshold.

  • Board Member

    2021

Spring Health provides mental health solution for employers and health plans.

Raised $466,500,000.00 from The William K. Warren Foundation, Kinnevik, Generation Investment Management, Northzone and RRE Ventures.

  • Board Observer

    2021

Cityblock Health is a tech-driven healthcare provider that offers comprehensive and personalised care for underserved communities.

Raised $891,300,000.00 from CrossWork.us.

  • Board Member

    2021 - 2024

Pelago is a virtual clinic that offers virtual substance use care for adults and teens.

Raised $151,600,000.00 from Kinnevik, Octopus Ventures, Y Combinator, Eight Roads Ventures, GreyMatter and Atomico.

  • Board Member

    2021 - 2023

Parsley Health is redesigning primary care by integrating the latest in medical testing, technology and nutrition research.

Raised $36,128,889.00 from Gaingels.

  • Board Member

    2015 - 2018

  • Tech Investment Banking and Prop Trading

    2011 - 2014

J.P. Morgan Ventures Energy Corporation provides commodity risk management solutions in both the physical .

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