Jakob Buchmayer

Jakob Buchmayer is a highly educated professional with a diverse academic background, holding a Master of Business Administration from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Master of Arts in Management from the University of St.Gallen, and a Bachelor of Science from The University of British Columbia.

With a strong focus on international studies, Jakob also studied Mandarin Chinese at Donghua University and Business Economics at Wu (Vienna University of Economics and Business), showcasing his commitment to a global perspective.

In his professional career, Jakob has gained valuable experience in the finance and investment sector, currently serving as a VC Investor at HV Holtzbrinck Ventures Adviser GmbH.

His previous roles include working as an Analyst in Private Equity at Goldman Sachs, as well as holding positions at other prestigious organizations such as Waterland Private Equity, Rothschild & Co, and KPMG Austria.

Jakob's entrepreneurial spirit is evident through his experience as a Co-Founder of Herobox and as an Executive Board Member at Icons - Consulting By Students, highlighting his leadership and innovative capabilities.