Gerrit Seidel

Dr. Gerrit Seidel is a prominent figure in the investment and financial services industry, currently serving as Managing Director and Partner at yabeo Capital GmbH, a position he has held since January 2016.35

Professional Background

Gerrit Seidel brings extensive experience to his role at yabeo Capital GmbH. Prior to his current position, he held several notable roles:

• From 2014 to 2015, he served as the Chairman of the Management Board (Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung) and Senior Vice President for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland at Klarna.5
• Between 2010 and 2012, he worked at Fondsdepot Bank GmbH in Munich, which was a full-bank joint venture with Allianz Global.4

Current Responsibilities

At yabeo Capital GmbH, Dr. Seidel is part of a team of dedicated investors who work together with venture partners and experts.1 The company positions itself as an early-stage investor with alternative fund structures for each alternative investor type.2 In his role, Dr. Seidel likely contributes to:

• Supporting portfolio companies in their growth
• Leveraging the company's network to help startups secure follow-on funding
• Providing access to investors, partners, technology providers, and other key stakeholders in the startup ecosystem

Additional Positions

Beyond his primary role at yabeo Capital GmbH, Dr. Gerrit Seidel also holds the position of Director at Edge Case Research, Inc.6 This additional responsibility showcases his diverse involvement in the technology and investment sectors.

Dr. Gerrit Seidel's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username gerrit-seidel-9a40185a, where more details about his professional experience and network may be available.