Sebastian Henri Schröder

Marketplace @CoCrafter (YC W24) | Investment Manager @UpHill Capital Limited | Focused on building a career in high-impact investing

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

About

Investment and Business Development Manager with a Masters in Management, specialised in Digital Business. Leveraging skills in financial analysis and market research to identify and analyse opportunities, particularly in the European market. Previously, the role as a Senior Brand Specialist honed my competencies in data-driven campaign management and the implementation of long-term strategic frameworks, enhancing governance and paving the way for new account opportunities. I am experienced in strategic planning, market research, and financial analysis, with a proven track record in driving growth and profitability. Fluent in German and English, with strong technical and collaborative skills.

Experience

  • CoCrafter (YC W24) (5 mos)
    • Marketplace Lead
      May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    • Founders Associate
      Feb 2026 - May 2026 · 4 mos

  • Investment Manager at UpHill Capital Limited
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Identifying and Analyzing Investment Opportunities, leading to successful investments. • Performing Financial Analysis and Due Diligence, evaluating investment viability. • Conducting Market Research on European companies to uncover business opportunities. • Managing and Monitoring Portfolio Companies, providing strategic guidance.

  • Amazon (Germany)
    • Sr. Brand Specialist
      Mar 2024 - Jul 2024 · 5 mos

      • Enhanced EU Governance, improving reporting and unlocking additional opportunities. • Executed EU Promotional Plan, leveraging data to scale promotions and increase funding. • Unlocked New Deal Opportunities through data-driven campaigns, using strategic placements. • Implemented Long-Term Framework, by standardising data processes and developing new procedures.

    • Brand Specialist
      Jan 2022 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      • Led Annual Negotiations, improving key metrics and cooperation. • Enhanced Data Quality, identifying new opportunities and improving data accuracy. • Optimised Key Metrics, increasing revenue and improving performance. • Expanded MP in BE and UK, increasing sales and deal revenues.

  • Business- & Product Development Specialist at TGI Technology Limited
    Apr 2020 - Jul 2020 · 4 mos

    • Product portfolio analysis • Quantitative market research for future product development • Trend scouting for strategy development • Organisation of product ideation workshops

  • Brand Management Specialist at Reebok
    Apr 2016 - Aug 2016 · 5 mos

    • Organising and developing marketing materials • Extracting and presenting quantitative research