Verena Pausder

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About Investor

Verena Pausder is a German entrepreneur, author, ecosystem leader, and active business angel. She built and invested in digital businesses including Fox & Sheep and has become a prominent advocate for entrepreneurship and digital transformation in Germany. Through Pausder Ventures, she backs founders building ambitious technology companies and maintains a broad portfolio of startup investments. Her background is particularly relevant to education technology, consumer products, digital platforms, future of work, and mission-driven entrepreneurship. Pausder combines founder experience with a strong public-policy and ecosystem perspective, giving her insight into how startups interact with talent markets, institutions, and regulation. She can help founders think through brand building, organization design, fundraising, strategic visibility, and navigating the German and broader European startup environment. For entrepreneurs, her profile offers a combination of operating experience, angel capital, influential networks, and a strong commitment to strengthening Europe's technology ecosystem.