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Stefan Glänzer

Stefan Glänzer

Stefan Glänzer is a founder and early-stage investor whose work spans internet marketplaces, digital music and venture capital.

Proudest Mentor Moment

"What makes me repeatedly happy is to receive a call, after let's say 5 years of only minimal contact, when it's time for the critical decisions - founder divorce, M&A vs IPO vs PE, etc."

About

Stefan Glänzer is a founder and early-stage investor whose work spans internet marketplaces, digital music and venture capital.

Current Work

Founder and Partner, Triple A

Stefan Glänzer is a founder and partner at Triple A, an operating fund investing from pre-seed to Series A. He co-founded the online marketplace ricardo.de and later served as executive chairman of Last.fm. His entrepreneurial work has also included research software and startup infrastructure.

In London, Glänzer founded White Bear Yard and co-founded Passion Capital, where he is a former partner. His experience across company building and early-stage investing includes marketplace development, financing and acquisition decisions. Triple A brings that operating background to investments across sectors.

Experience Stefan brings to founders

  1. Early-stage investing
  2. Marketplaces
  3. Founder governance
  4. Venture financing
  5. Acquisitions

Operating and investing experience

A selection of companies and roles connected to Stefan Glänzer.

Ventures

Triple A

Founder and Partner

ricardo.de

Co-founder and former Chief Business Officer

Last.fm

Former Executive Chairman and honorary co-founder

Passion Capital

Co-founder and former Partner

Highlights

  1. Co-founded ricardo.de and Passion Capital.
  2. Founded the London startup workspace White Bear Yard.
  3. Served as executive chairman of Last.fm.

Questionsfounders ask aboutStefan Glänzer

Who is Stefan Glänzer?

Stefan Glänzer is a founder and early-stage investor whose work spans internet marketplaces, digital music and venture capital.

What experience does Stefan Glänzer bring to mentoring?

Their experience spans early-stage investing, marketplaces, founder governance, venture financing and acquisitions.

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