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Stefan Jeschonnek
Investor at Discovery Ventures
Berlin, Berlin
Overview
Stefan Jeschonnek is an angel investor and Founding Partner at Discovery Ventures in Berlin, known for his investments in successful startups like Zeitgold (acquired by Deel) and SumUp. With an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, he specializes in funding early-stage companies in sectors like AI and FinTech, showcasing expertise in entrepreneurship and venture capital.
Work Experience
Founding partner
2015 - Current
Discovery Ventures is an angel fund, founded by SumUp and Zeitgold co-founders Jan Deepen and Stefan Jeschonnek. We back outstanding entrepreneurs solving big and relevant problems. Our scope includes breakout companies irrespective of industry or geography, with a focus on FinTech, SaaS for SMB and enterprise, and AI-based solutions. To date, we have invested in around 50 teams, including companies like Trade Republic, Gorillas, Deel, TripActions, Verbit, Choco, and Flaschenpost.
Co-Founder
2015
Co-Founder
2012
Investor
2021
Investor
2022
Navan provides travel, expense, and corporate card management to automate manual processes and drive spend visibility.
Raised $2,240,500,000.00 from Silicon Valley Bank, Goldman Sachs Bank USA and Coatue.
Investor
2019
Investor
2022
Investor
2018
Investor
2021
Investor
2021