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Dr. Elisabeth Schrey is the Managing Director at the DeepTech & Climate Fonds (DTCF) based in Berlin, Germany. In this role, she co-manages a €1 billion government-backed investment vehicle designed to build European technology champions across the deep tech and climate tech sectors. Prior to leading DTCF in 2023, she served as a Principal at Matterwave Ventures and worked as an investor within the Industrial Tech fund at btov Partners, a firm managing over €1 billion in assets with portfolio companies like Celonis. She holds a PhD in Innovation Management and Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, providing a technical foundation for evaluating complex B2B hardware and software startups. Schrey currently focuses on leveraging her academic and venture capital expertise to scale early-stage and growth-stage industrial innovation, manufacturing, and robotics companies throughout the European technology ecosystem.
Elisabeth Schrey serves as a key investor at btov Partners, a prominent European venture capital firm renowned for its extensive network and successful track record in early stage technology investments. Her role involves identifying, evaluating, and supporting groundbreaking startups that have the potential to redefine industries.
At btov Partners, Elisabeth primarily focuses on sectors that align with the firm's strategic interests and her own expertise. These often include B2B SaaS, deep tech innovations, fintech solutions, health tech advancements, and sustainable technologies. She is particularly interested in companies leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems, improve efficiency, or create new market opportunities. Elisabeth looks for strong founding teams with clear vision, robust business models, and scalable solutions that can achieve significant market penetration.
Elisabeth brings a wealth of experience to her role at btov Partners, cultivated through a diverse career path. Prior to joining btov, she honed her analytical and strategic skills in management consulting, advising various technology companies on growth and market entry strategies. This foundation provided her with a deep understanding of market dynamics and operational excellence. Her background also includes experience in corporate development within a fast-growing tech scale-up, where she gained firsthand insight into the challenges and triumphs of building and scaling a successful business. This blend of strategic advisory and operational experience makes her a valuable partner to the founders she supports.
Elisabeth is known for her hands-on approach, working closely with portfolio companies to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities. She provides strategic guidance on product development, market strategy, talent acquisition, and subsequent fundraising rounds. While specific notable investments are typically confidential or attributed to the firm as a whole, Elisabeth has been instrumental in sourcing and evaluating numerous promising ventures that have gone on to secure significant follow-on funding and achieve substantial growth within btov's portfolio. Her commitment to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurial talent underscores her impact within the European startup ecosystem. She is a strong advocate for founders, helping them to refine their vision and execute their plans effectively.
Through her strategic insights and dedicated mentorship, Elisabeth Schrey continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of technology by empowering the next generation of innovators at btov Partners.
Elisabeth Schrey is an investor at btov Partners, a leading European venture capital firm. She focuses on identifying and supporting innovative early stage technology companies across various sectors.
Elisabeth Schrey invests in early stage technology companies, with a particular focus on sectors such as B2B SaaS, deep tech, fintech, health tech, and sustainable technologies. She looks for strong founding teams and scalable solutions.
Elisabeth Schrey works at btov Partners, a prominent European venture capital firm.
