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Robin Nitsch

Head of Ventures & Innovation at Spread Group

Greater Leipzig Area

Overview 

Robin Nitsch is currently the Head of Ventures & Innovation at Spread Group, specializing in corporate venturing and strategic innovation partnerships. With a background in venture capital and private equity, he has successfully managed investments at TGFS Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen and S-Beteiligungen, focusing on sectors such as AutoTech, Health IT, and FinTech. Nitsch holds a Certified Private Equity Analyst certification from TUM School of Management and has a diverse educational background including an International MBA from Swinburne University of Technology. His career highlights include leading corporate venturing efforts at Spread Group and managing investments in various sectors at TGFS Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen.

Work Experience 

  • Head of Ventures & Innovation

    2022 - Current

  • Investment Manager

    2018 - 2022

    Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen (TGFS) is a regional venture capital fund which invests in tech-driven, B2B-focused startups and young companies across different industries headquartered or located in Saxony / Germany. Tasks include deal sourcing, deal negotiation, investments, portfolio management and exit generation. Responsible for the following Investments: - FlyNex (www.flynex.io) - Mindance (www.mindance.de) - we-do.ai (www.we-do.ai) - replex (www.replex.io) - eCommeleon (www.ecommeleon.com) - Kopernikus Automotive (www.kopernikusauto.com) - Rehago (rehago.eu) - qCoat (www.qcoat.de)

  • Junior Investment Manager

    2016 - 2017

  • Investment Manager

    2016 - 2022

    Private equity investments, growth stage financing and corporate succession for SME‘s based in the greater Leipzig region. Responsible for the following transactions: - Gustini (www.gustini.de) - RedAnts (www.redants.de)

  • Analyst - Venture Capital and Private Equity Fund

    2014 - 2016

  • Intern Management Consulting - Finance Advisory

    2012 - 2013

  • Trainee Retail & Corporate Banking

    2007 - 2009

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