Proudest Mentor Moment
"I am most pleased when, after working together for some time, a scientific and technical founder becomes a fully featured founder and CEO.
About
Olaf Jacobi is a venture investor and former technology entrepreneur whose work focuses on early-stage B2B and deep-tech companies.
Managing Partner, Capnamic Ventures
Olaf Jacobi is a Managing Partner at Capnamic Ventures and a Partner at Basic Ventures. Both roles connect him with early-stage technology investing; Basic Ventures focuses on European B2B and deep-tech companies. Before Capnamic, he was a partner and co-owner of Target Partners.
Earlier, Jacobi founded technology companies and invested as a business angel in internet and IT ventures. His portfolio work spans enterprise software, artificial intelligence, battery intelligence and process automation. Across operating, investing and board roles, he has experience with the commercial and organizational decisions facing technical teams as they develop products and grow their companies.
Experience Olaf brings to founders
- B2B investing
- Deep tech
- Board governance
- Go-to-market strategy
- Technical leadership
Operating and investing experience
A selection of companies and roles connected to Olaf Jacobi.
Ventures
Capnamic Ventures
Managing Partner
Basic Ventures
Partner
Target Partners
Former partner and co-owner
Highlights
- Founded technology companies before moving into venture investing.
- Was a partner and co-owner of Target Partners.
- Holds current roles at Capnamic Ventures and Basic Ventures.
Questionsfounders ask aboutOlaf Jacobi
Who is Olaf Jacobi?
Olaf Jacobi is a venture investor and former technology entrepreneur whose work focuses on early-stage B2B and deep-tech companies.
What experience does Olaf Jacobi bring to mentoring?
Their experience spans B2B investing, deep tech, board governance, go-to-market strategy and technical leadership.
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