Manfred Tropper

๐Ÿ— business builder ๐Ÿค‘ investor ๐Ÿฅท๐Ÿผ board member ๐Ÿฆธ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ dad ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป nerd

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

About

As CEO and Managing Partner at mantro, I lead a company operating at the core of a unique venture ecosystem. mantro architects the strategic, financial, and structural logic behind new ventures, carve-outs, and technology-driven business models. By combining corporate strategy rigor, entrepreneurial execution, and investor logic, we bridge the gap between innovation and scalable growth. In this role, I focus on building long-term partnerships with corporates, investors, and technology leaders; shaping mantroโ€™s strategic direction; and managing our expanding venture portfolio. My work centers on identifying high-potential opportunities, structuring impactful venture models, and ensuring that founders and corporate partners benefit from a strong, execution-oriented ecosystem. I am driven by the belief that meaningful innovation requires both strategic clarity and operational excellenceโ€”and that the right partnerships can transform early opportunities into sustainable, scalable ventures. ๐Ÿš€ All weโ€˜ve done led to where we are right now. A bunch of people freeing themselves from chains and boundaries to unleash the full potential of the ideas weโ€˜re working on. ๐Ÿฆน๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ Weโ€˜re done with fighting existing structures. Weโ€˜ve learned enough to beat them with better structures. ๐ŸงŸโ€โ™‚๏ธ Idiot-free zone. Thereโ€˜s no reason to spend time with idiots. So: not allowed here. ๐Ÿง๐Ÿผโ€โ™‚๏ธ Be nice.

Experience

  • mantro (21 yrs 4 mos)
    • CEO mantro USA
      Feb 2026 - Present ยท 6 mos

      mantro Inc. is the US headquarter of the mantro group. We consolidate all mantro business in the US in that location.

    • Supreme Overlord (CEO & Founder)
      Apr 2005 - Present ยท 21 yrs 4 mos

      mantro operates at the core of a unique venture ecosystem. Its role is to architect the strategic, financial, and structural logic behind new ventures, carve-outs, and technology-based business models. By combining corporate strategy rigor, entrepreneurial execution, and investor logic, mantro forms a bridge between innovation and scalable growth. And weโ€˜re nice people ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Co-Founder & General Partner at Talos Capital
    Apr 2025 - Present ยท 1 yr 4 mos

  • Founder & Initiator at neo - by IMP & mantro
    Oct 2024 - Present ยท 1 yr 10 mos

    At neo, weโ€™re not just another agency. Weโ€™re your partner-in-crime, your consigliere, and your dedicated team on the journey to realizing your vision. We donโ€™t just consult โ€“ we collaborate, combining strategic insight with hands-on venture building to create solutions that drive impact.

  • Senior Advisor at Innovative Management Partner (IMP)
    Jun 2024 - Present ยท 2 yrs 2 mos

    As part of the collaboration between IMP and mantro I take over an active role in the Senior Expert/ Senior Advisor Program of IMP with focus on Venture Building, Product Development and Digital Transformation

  • Non Executive Board Member at EdiMembre, Inc.
    Jul 2025 - Present ยท 1 yr 1 mo

    Inspired by traditional membrane formation techniques, EdiMembre uses a patented phase inversion approach to form micro and nano porous membranes from legume protein isolates. These membranes have the ability to pass large molecules through them, while promoting cell attachment. Beyond this, we can tune the physical properties of the membrane, opening up a range of culinary experiences and applications.