Within the international team of OCCIDENT, we live an open, value-driven corporate culture with flat hierarchies and cooperation at eye level. Every day, we strive to enable innovative technologies become successful products and companies. We communicate openly, work in a highly professional manner and respect each other.
Each of us is an expert in his or her field and enjoys the diverse and challenging tasks in the innovative venture capital environment.
As cooperative team players, we value our strong team spirit. Fairness and excellence are what make working with us special. We work on our own responsibility, show a high willingness to perform, and have a high motivation to make a difference.
Heads OCCIDENT, defines the business strategy, brings inspiration and always maintains the overview; supports all investment decisions and is responsible for finance, human resources and marketing.
Studied economics in Vienna, has experience in marketing in international companies (Internet, consumer goods) and as a real estate and venture capital investor for many years.
Heads investment management, supervises all investment cases until closing, defines the terms and brings an entrepreneurial mindset to portfolio management; supports all investment decisions and is responsible for controlling.
Studied economics in Vienna, has experience in controlling at international companies (food products, telecommunications) and as a venture capital investor for many years.
Always looking for the most promising and most innovative technologies and startups in the life sciences sector; responsible for deal sourcing, due diligence and active portfolio management. Leads the life sciences team.
Studied pharmaceuticals and economics in Zurich, many years of experience in private equity and venture capital.
Responsible for financial and tax-related matters, single point of contact for all banks and tax authorities; handles the accounting & payroll and keeps track of all cash flows. Leads the team assistance.
Completed commercial training in Lucerne, has experience in customer service and accounting (telecommunications).
Fascinated by innovative life sciences startups; does deal sourcing, analyzes the real success potential of each investment case and leads through due diligence to closing of new investment opportunities.
Studied chemistry and economics at the University of Freiburg, semester abroad in Singapore.
Enthusiastic about technology-based start-ups with sustainable business models; responsible for deal sourcing, due diligence and building an industrial tech portfolio.
Studied Industrial Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) as well as Energy Science and Engineering at TU Darmstadt with a semester abroad in Nicaragua; experience as a founder and in the field of M&A with a focus on Cleantech.
Responsible for the nexus of law, business and innovation – the legal counsel as pioneer and companion with many years of experience in the areas of venture capital, contract and corporate law, as well as corporate governance.
Admitted to the bar, studied law in Lucerne; experience in legal advisory and with an international insurance group.
Responsible for the office management at the Zug location; supports the team in all administrative and organizational matters; collaboration in the area of accounting and finance.
Studied Global Business Management in Aberdeen; experience in event and account management; besides OCCIDENT also founder of a startup.
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Simon Schild von Spannenberg
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Cédric Barra, Mirco Müller, Lars Bohnert
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