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About Counder

We are the trusted network for those shaping emerging investment, business & other global developments

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The Counder Tream
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Mission

Counder exists to connect visionary leaders, bridge new and established perspectives, and craft meaningful collaborations that shape tomorrow’s most important opportunities.

Vision

To foster meaningful collaboration, trusted connections, and bold action - so the most important ideas for the future aren’t just imagined, but built.

The Counder Team

We connect those shaping what’s next. Together, we accelerate impact.

›5.000 Trusted connections happen every year via Counder.
›27 Different nationalities are part of Counder.
›95% of Counder Members are referred by others.

As an investment & leadership network unlike others our immersive events, curated network, and action-driven ethos turn shared visions into tangible results.

New
Constellations.

A blend of top investors, leading CEOs, artists, scientists, academics, and creators representing the new world we live in.

New
Locations.

Headquartered in Cape Town, we tap into Africa’s rising momentum while connecting to global centers of excellence.

New
Experiences.

We redefine connection, learning, and investment through unique experiences allowing stronger bonds and exchange.

Next
Generations.

Navigating complexity, exchange insight, and reimagine how capital can shape a resilient, responsible, and opportunity-rich future.

To serve our Collective,Counder is structured around four core pillars:

Conference
Counder Conference
Counder Conference

Counder Conference is the gathering of visionary investors, industry-leading experts, and world-class organisations to explore tomorrow’s most important opportunities together. Sharing experiences and insights with hand-selected global leaders in a stunning, natural environment creates a uniquely trusted, connected, and collaborative exchange.

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Calendar
Counder Calendar
Counder Calendar

Counder Calendar is our exclusive schedule of curated events and engagements designed to unite visionary leaders in shared experiences, dialogue, and discovery. Events range from private member-only gatherings to strategic collaborations with select world-class partners, fostering connections that drive meaningful insights and opportunities

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Context
Counder Context
Counder Context

Counder Context is a distinctive curation of insights crafted by and for visionary leaders, designed to provide the right context to explore tomorrow's most important opportunities. Through expert reports, selected newsletters and more, Counder Context keeps our members ahead of emerging trends and market shifts.

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Connect
Counder Connect
Counder Connect

Counder Connect is our evolving digital platform that seamlessly facilitates ongoing introductions and value creation amongst members and partners. Beyond events, Counder Connect aims to ensure continuous engagement and collaboration for those who choose to participate.

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The People behind Counder

We are home for visionary global leaders & world-class organisations shaping tomorrow’s most important opportunities through trusted connections, meaningful collaboration and decisive action. Thanks to the collaboration between our Management, Equity Partners and Mission Partners we can grow the value for all Counder Members through our events, experiences and more. They include:

Michel Weiss
Michel Weiss CEO
Oliver Matyschik
Oliver Matyschik COO
Mishka Arendse
Mishka Arendse Marketing
Sasha Zakharova
Sasha Zakharova Event Management
Guido Angelucci
Guido Angelucci Legal
Joshin Raghubar
Joshin Raghubar Equity Partner
James Boardman
James Boardman Equity Partner
Ido Sum
Ido Sum Equity Partner
André Kanya
André Kanya Equity Partner
Angelica Adamski
Angelica Adamski Equity Partner
Bas Hochstenbach
Bas Hochstenbach Equity Partner
Kola Aina
Kola Aina Equity Partner
Mark Miller
Mark Miller Equity Partner
Moritz Elleke
Moritz Elleke Equity Partner
Philipp Graf Schack von Wittenau
Philipp Graf Schack von Wittenau Equity Partner
Philipp Stroehemann
Philipp Stroehemann Equity Partner
Arndt Huesges
Arndt Huesges Equity Partner
Thilo von Selchow
Thilo von Selchow Equity Partner
Florian Schauenburg
Florian Schauenburg Equity Partner
Hans Otterling
Hans Otterling Equity Partner
Deetje Scannell
Deetje Scannell Equity Partner
Constantin Lennert
Constantin Lennert Equity Partner
Sandor Carter
Sandor Carter Equity Partner
Michael Lorentz
Michael Lorentz Equity Partner
Marco Neuhaus
Marco Neuhaus Equity Partner
Kornel Rajnai
Kornel Rajnai Equity Partner
Stefan Thor Stubner
Stefan Thor Stubner Equity Partner
Thibault Delbarge
Thibault Delbarge Equity Partner
Robin Lindup
Robin Lindup CTO
Leonard Stiegeler
Leonard Stiegeler Chairman

The Organisations supporting Counder

Our Organisational Partners are world-class corporates & other institutions co-building Counder's mission with their expertise and input on key global trends. In the 2024/2025 season, they include:

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  • cnbc-africa logo
  • ringier logo
  • schauenburg logo

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