Aline Vedder

Principal- Climate Tech & Health Tech

2022 - 2024

Lakestar operates in early and growth-stage ventures by partnering with entrepreneurs worldwide, focusing on internet and technology companies that can quickly achieve global scale. Founded by Klaus Hommels, one of Europe’s leading venture capitalists, Lakestar has invested in many of the companies that define today’s digital economy, including Facebook, Spotify and Skype, and more recently Opendoor, Omio, Glovo and Revolut. Lakestar has a presence in Zurich, Berlin, London, New York and Hong Kong.

Investment Manager

2018 - 2022

Ananda Impact Ventures is one of the leading impact venture capital funds with a pan-European focus. The active portfolio comprises companies such as IESO Digital Health, Open Bionics, CASPAR, Careship and Company Bike Solutions.

Director

2016 - 2018

Acton Capital is a leading growth-stage Venture Capital investor in Europe and beyond. Since 1999, the team has invested 500M+ EUR in more than 80 companies across five fund generations.

Global Head of Communications - Portfolio Company

2015 - 2016

- Headed and hired team of 5 Communication specialists based in Germany, Spain, The Netherlands and Australia for a fintech portfolio company - Managed funding announcements and investor relations across two equity and debt funding rounds - Developed go-to-market strategy for three markets and international expansion plan

Communications Manager - Venture Development

2014 - 2015

- Managed incubation, launch and market entry of various Rocket Internet startups across Europe - Developed and implemented marketing and communication strategies for Rocket Internet’s portfolio companies - Developed strong operational startup expertise in the fields of fintech, ecommerce, food and proptech

Research Associate

2011 - 2014

- Conducted quantitative/qualitative research and data analysis in the field of computational neuroscience - Published four scientific peer-reviewed articles and one book - Developed a strategy to coordinate and promote new research results alongside partnering institutions in China, Russia and Germany

Journalism Trainee

2008 - 2013

Full scholarship and traineeship in journalism with an emphasis on digital media

News Desk

2009 - 2009

Foreign Office

2008 - 2008

News Desk

2008 - 2008