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Counder Collective

Counder Collective unites a diverse group of Counder Partners & Counder Members, all working together to explore new markets and uncover industry-shaping investment opportunities. With vast cross-continental investment expertise, our collective includes international investment veterans, leading entrepreneurs, and global finance experts. Through our shared experience, we have each witnessed firsthand how growth and innovation across regions create exceptional return potential and positive impact.

Our collective's deep sector expertise spans continents, allowing us to evaluate investment opportunities across both established and emerging markets. Driven by our mission to bridge emerging and established financial markets, we strive to make new markets more accessible while building meaningful global partnerships.

Counder Partners collectively shape the agenda of Counder Collective - administered by the Counder Executive Leadership. Counder Members are individuals selected to be part of the community on a yearly basis learning, sharing and collaborating at Counder Experiences. Below we are highlighting the Counder Executive Leadership and the core partner group of Counder Equity Partners.

Executive Leadership

  • Michel Weiss

    Michel Weiss

    CEO
  • Oliver Matyschik

    Oliver Matyschik

    COO
  • Sasha Zakharova

    Sasha Zakharova

    Head of Experiences
  • Robin Lindup

    Robin Lindup

    Head of Technology
  • Guido Angelucci

    Guido Angelucci

    Legal Counsel
  • Mishka Arendse

    Mishka Arendse

    Marketing Associate
  • Mosidi Modise

    Mosidi Modise

    Communications Consultant

Equity Partners

  • Leonard Stiegeler

    Leonard Stiegeler

    Equity Partner & Chairman
  • Hans Otterling

    Hans Otterling

    Equity Partner (Venture Capital)
  • Kola Aina

    Kola Aina

    Equity Partner (Venture Capital)
  • Bastian Hochstenbach

    Bastian Hochstenbach

    Equity Partner (Hospitality & Venture Capital)
  • Arndt Hüsges

    Arndt Hüsges

    Equity Partner (Family Office)
  • Mark Miller

    Mark Miller

    Equity Partner (M&A)
  • Kornel Rajnai

    Kornel Rajnai

    Equity Partner (Retail)
  • Thibault Delbarge

    Thibault Delbarge

    Equity Partner (Private Equity)
  • Stephan Stubner

    Stephan (Thor) Stubner, Ph.D.

    Equity Partner (Venture Capital)
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Ready to join a global network of forward-thinking investors? Whether you're interested in exploring new market opportunities or connecting with like-minded investors, we encourage you to reach out. Our community of experts and investors is looking forward to welcoming you to our growing network of global change-makers.