Christian Schuette

VC Investor, Manager and CFO @ CFO in deep tech start ups and in a FMCG Premium Brand Company | Venture Financing, M&A, Corporate Development with a focus on company value

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

Bringing over two decades of expertise in venture capital and strategic financial leadership on C level management. Focused on deep tech startups across sectors like electronics, photonics, robotics, augmented reality, industrial tech etc, delivering value through financing rounds, operational improvements, investor relations and exits. Demonstrated success in building companies and achieving exits through trade sales and IPOs. Known for fostering collaboration and enabling growth, I consistently support innovation and operational excellence with a focus on the investor perspective. With a robust track record in venture financing, M&A, and networking, the organization strives to empower emerging tech companies to achieve sustainable success in competitive markets.

Experience

  • CFO and Venture Capital at e.g. CFO in deep tech start ups and a FMCG Premium Brand Company
    2010 - Present · 16 yrs 7 mos

    • CFO in deep tech startups, focusing on sectors like Photonics, Augmented Reality and others. • Led financing rounds for emerging tech companies. • Delivered strategic management support, enhancing operational efficiency and investor relations. • Building companies. • 20+ years of experience in VC. • Track Record with exits: trade sales and IPOs.

  • Member of the Board / Head of Supervisory Board / Shareholder Rep. at Board Memberships
    2002 - 2022 · 20 yrs

    - Elcos AG - Cor Pumps & Compressors AG - Tack Schuh GmbH - PMG Aerospace AG - Core Optics Inc. - Heptagon Oy - ZN Vision AG ...

  • CEO / Managing Partner / Geschäftsführer at High Tech Private Equity GmbH, Duesseldorf
    2000 - 2010 · 10 yrs

    Management Company of High Tech Beteiligungen KG (€ 150 m VC fund with blue chip investors), Duesseldorf Venture Capital for technology deals

  • Senior Investment Manager with procuration at SUEZ Finanzberatung GmbH; Management Company of funds initiated by SUEZ, Paris
    1996 - 2000 · 4 yrs

    Mid sized Leveraged Buyout Deals in Germany and Europe made by Private Equity funds initiated by SUEZ (Astorg) in Europe