b2venture is pleased to welcome Mathias Ockenfels as a Partner in its Berlin office. With 15+ years of European and transatlantic early‑stage investing and a track record of backing more than 70 tech startups, Mathias is widely regarded as one of the most established and trusted investors in the European venture ecosystem. He joins b2venture to reinforce the firm’s fund investments and leadership team, with a focus on marketplaces, platforms, and network‑effects businesses – areas in which he has already built deep expertise and outstanding results.

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Mathias has played a key role in building two of Europe’s top VC platforms: first as an early team member at Point Nine Capital and later as a General Partner at Speedinvest. At both firms, he was instrumental in shaping the investment strategy and scaling the platform, contributing to multiple vintage‑leading outcomes. His decision to join b2venture underscores the firm’s reputation as a uniquely values‑driven, long‑term focused platform in European venture capital.

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“I couldn’t be more excited to join the b2venture partnership and work alongside such an exceptional team to support ambitious founders across Europe,” said Mathias Ockenfels. “True to its Swiss roots and the principles of an ehrbarer Kaufmann, the firm doesn’t seek the spotlight – but quietly delivers exceptional results: from early bets on DeepL, SumUp, or 1KOMMA5°, to building one of Europe’s strongest angel investment platforms. b2venture combines the depth and rigor of one of Europe’s most experienced early‑stage VC firms with a unique culture of humility, integrity, and long‑term thinking – a philosophy that deeply resonates with my own values as an investor. I’m thrilled to be part of this next chapter.”

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“We are thrilled to welcome Mathias to the b2venture partnership,” said Jan-Hendrik Bürk, Partner at b2venture. “With his wealth of experience and a track record of more than 70 early-stage investments, Mathias has played a formative role in the European and German tech ecosystem. He’s become a trusted partner to founders and co-investors alike. What sets him apart – and makes him such a strong fit for b2venture – is not just his experience, but his long-term perspective, deep founder empathy, and alignment with our core values. Mathias plays a vital role in b2venture's commitment to intergenerational investing and corporate succession.”

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Mathias Ockenfels joins b2venture as a Partner to help shape the next chapter of the firm’s early-stage fund strategy. With his deep expertise in marketplaces, platforms, and network effects, he brings fresh perspective and complementary strengths to the leadership team. His arrival reinforces b2venture’s international ambitions and ongoing commitment to founder-first, long-term investing. We’re incredibly excited to have Mathias on board and to build the future of b2venture together.

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You can read Mathias personal announcement on LinkedIn here.