Christian Reber
Description
Christian Reber is a highly influential German entrepreneur and angel investor, widely recognized for founding the successful to-do app Wunderlist, which was acquired by Microsoft for a reported sum exceeding $100 million. He later co-founded and leads Pitch, a collaborative presentation software that has raised significant capital, including an $85 million Series B round. This extensive operational background provides Reber with deep insights into product development, market strategy, and scaling, making him a sought-after advisor and investor in the European tech ecosystem.
Reber primarily focuses his investment activities on early-stage companies, typically participating in pre-seed and seed rounds. He exhibits a strong preference for product-led businesses, particularly those operating in the SaaS, productivity, developer tools, and consumer technology sectors, mirroring his own entrepreneurial journey. He is known for being a founder-friendly investor, offering not just capital but also strategic guidance on product-market fit, go-to-market strategies, and team building.
While specific figures for angel investments can fluctuate, Christian Reber typically deploys initial checks ranging from approximately $50,000 to $550,000. His impressive portfolio includes early investments in several high-growth European startups that have achieved significant valuations, such as fintech giant N26 and HR software leader Personio. He has also backed innovative companies like Linear, Cal.com, Supabase, and Causal, demonstrating a consistent interest in solutions that enhance productivity and developer experience.
Beyond financial capital, Reber provides invaluable strategic support and access to his extensive network within the global tech community. His experience in building and exiting successful companies, coupled with his ongoing role as a CEO, positions him as a unique mentor for founders navigating the challenges of growth and fundraising. He often co-invests with leading venture capital firms, further validating the potential of the companies he chooses to support.
Investor Profile
Christian Reber has backed more than 36 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 3% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, United States, Sweden.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Typical check size: $50K – $550K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (50%)
- Pre Seed (17%)
- Series A (11%)
- Angel (11%)
- Series B (6%)
- Debt Financing (3%)
- Series Unknown (3%)
Country Focus
- Germany (44%)
- United States (14%)
- Sweden (8%)
- Denmark (6%)
- France (6%)
- Canada (6%)
- United Kingdom (6%)
- United Arab Emirates (3%)
- Portugal (3%)
- Austria (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Internet
- Web Apps
- Apps
- B2b
- Developer Tools
- Productivity Tools
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