Michael Cassau

Michael Cassau is a German tech entrepreneur who founded Grover, a technology rental marketplace, in 2015.13 He established the company with a mission to make technology more accessible by offering flexible monthly rentals of tech products instead of traditional ownership.15

Professional Background

Early Career and Education:

• Worked as an Investment Professional at Goldman Sachs
• Holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence in Law from Heidelberg University (2007-2012)3

Grover Journey

Cassau built Grover into a successful startup that:

• Became a unicorn with a valuation of $1 billion as of March 20224
• Raised around $2 billion in debt and equity2
• Operates in the U.S., Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, and Spain1
• Focuses on a circular economy model, helping reduce e-waste by circulating over 1.2 million devices1

Current Venture

After stepping down as CEO of Grover at the end of 20231, Cassau launched a new company called SKROL in early 202426:

• Based in Miami
• Aims to transform small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) using AI
• Goal of acquiring 5,000 businesses
• Addressing challenges like business succession and technological modernization46

Cassau describes himself as a visionary entrepreneur passionate about leveraging technology to solve societal challenges and empower small businesses.4