Marcus König

Marcus König is a seasoned tech investor who transitioned to an operational role, specializing in Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies and Commercial Leadership for Software as a Service (SaaS) and Financial Services companies, particularly in fintech and insurance sectors.

With a talent for connecting the dots, Marcus excels in driving growth by aligning Commercial, Product, and Finance functions, optimizing business processes, data integration, and enhancing user experiences.

Apart from his work in the tech industry, Marcus collaborates with sports organizations, supporting the teams that work behind athletes to achieve excellence and assisting champions in realizing their aspirations.

His extensive educational background includes a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Administration with a focus on Strategy from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, thesis work at the University of Amsterdam - Amsterdam Business School, a summer program in Business & Geopolitics from HEC Paris, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration and Management from Hochschule Ansbach - University of Applied Sciences.

Throughout his career, Marcus has held key positions in various organizations such as Germany Expansion & GTM at Gilion, roles at Spaghetti Ventures and Bliss, investments in companies like Everphone and CoachHub, as well as board roles at Clarisights, Automation Hero, Inc., and ELEMENT Insurance AG.

He has also been involved in early-stage investments with ventures like signals Venture Capital and KPN Ventures, gaining experience in Mergers & Acquisitions at Clearwater International Corporate Finance, while balancing his professional pursuits with endeavors like a side project and a background as a Professional Athlete with the International Triathlon Union.