Alexandros Bottenbruch

Backing category-defining fintech founders I Former Partner @ PayPal Ventures

📍 Berlin, Berlin, Germany🔄 Updated September 2026💼 13 investments📅 10 years investing🗓 Last invested Dec 2025
VC🌍 GermanyInvested this year
13
Total investments
3
Early stage
6
Mid stage
3
Late stage
10y
Years active

Portfolio

13 investments · sorted by recency
All investments
Early stage
Mid stage
Late stage
Board Member
Dec 2025
EFEX es una institución financiera americana con más de 3 años operando en México. Ayudamos a empresas con operaciones internacionales a gestionar sus operaciones de forma más ágil, clara y eficiente que con la banca tradicional. Desde un solo lugar, pueden centralizar pagos, cobros y conversiones de moneda, acceder a tipo de cambio en tiempo real y decidir cuándo ejecutar sus operaciones, evitando la complejidad de operar con múltiples bancos, cuentas y procesos de conciliación. EFEX opera bajo marcos regulatorios en EE.UU. (FinCEN) y México (CNBV), y trabajamos con respaldo de inversionistas institucionales como Paypal Ventures y Franklin Templeton. Soluciones - Cuentas en múltiples divisas. - Pagos a más de 140 países. - Cobros locales a más de 24 países - Pagos masivos
Board Member
Sep 2025
Take control of your money. We’re hiring for 20+ positions!
Board Member
Feb 2025
At Finmo, we’re transforming global payments and treasury management with a unified platform designed to streamline financial operations. Our solutions simplify cross-border payments, automate treasury processes, and optimize liquidity, empowering businesses to operate efficiently across borders. With Finmo, businesses can make seamless payments in 180+ countries, manage multi-currency accounts, and gain real-time insights into cash flow. Our platform also offers competitive FX rates, automated hedging, and easy integrations with existing systems, ensuring businesses can make smarter, data-driven financial decisions. Licensed in five countries, Finmo delivers secure, compliant, and trusted financial services to help businesses grow smarter and faster. Reach out to learn how Finmo can transform your financial operations today.
Board Member
Dec 2024
Somos la primera aseguradora digital en América Latina en ofrecer protección financiera a través de seguros de vida en dólares, con términos flexibles, prima fija y beneficios opcionales. Protegemos a nuestros clientes en más de 30 países de la región y tenemos más de 30 años de experiencia. Visita www.olelife.com.
Board Member
Mar 2024
The Aufinity Group is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Europe and has a vision of making Autonomous Finance the standard in the automotive industry. With its product brands bezahl.de in German-speaking countries and Aufinity for international markets, order-to-cash processes are digitized and accelerated. The aim is to simplify financial processes so that partners can concentrate on what matters most—their customers, their business, and their goals.
Board Member
Nov 2023
Founded in 2018, Qoala is an omnichannel insuretech company, with a purpose to democratize, empower and redefine insurance for customers. Qoala believes in order to redefine insurance, it takes all stakeholders to be involved. Hence, Qoala is committed to provide the upmost value to all of its stakeholders including insurance partners, customers and regulators. Today, backed by prominent investors, Qoala is operating in four countries in Southeast Asia - Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand - and moving closer towards our goal to make insurance accessible and affordable for all. Qoala is also: 1. Qoala App: a digital insurance marketplace that gives its users the peace of mind from unexpected financial risks 2. Qoala Plus: a digital solution that enables our Mitras to sell various insurance products 3. Qoala for Enterprise: a corporate insurance solution that enables our partners to save on average 25% on insurance cost structure and earn additional income stream with our state-of-the-art technology At Qoala, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce of highly talented and ambitious individuals, with a data-driven mindset. Join our growing community of product driven, tech enthusiasts and growth minded individuals with strong insurance and eye towards the needs of customers and other stakeholders, with varying experiences from leading insurance industry players, leading tech giants, management consulting and many more. Qoala is working with PT Mitra Jasa Pratama as an insurance broker that is registered and monitored by OJK with a registration number: KEP-7767/MD/1986. Copyright © 2021 Qoala.
mid stageInsurance
Board Member
Mar 2023
Wir glauben, dass Finanzen einfach und nicht zeitraubend sein sollten – damit du dein Leben sorgenfrei genießen kannst. Deshalb bauen wir mit dem Finanzguru den bequemsten Finanzassistenten aller Zeiten. Er gibt dir die volle Kontrolle über deine Finanzen und macht Geldsparen so leicht wie noch nie. Mehr Informationen gibt es hier: https://finanzguru.de Du hast Lust die Zukunft des Bankings zu gestalten? Dann bist du genau richtig bei uns. Hilf uns mit deinen Ideen, deiner Expertise und deiner Motivation, Finanzen magisch einfach zu machen! Wir freuen uns auf deine Bewerbung. Jetzt bewerben: https://finanzguru.de/jobs.html
Investor & Advisor
Sep 2021
Your family in your pocket.
Investor
Feb 2018
Kin is on a mission to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Whether we’re leveraging data to create customizable coverage or providing claims service that goes above and beyond expectations, our members are at the heart of everything we do. In the face of ever-growing climate risk, our members deserve an insurance company that cares about them. We aim to stick with them through thick and thin. We use efficient technology that lets homeowners buy directly from us to keep costs down. This is the essence of Kin. Our approach has fostered amazing growth and attracted marquee investors, including QED Investors, Activate Capital, August Capital, Commerce Ventures, Hudson Structured Capital Management, Avanta Ventures, Geodesic, and Flourish.
early stageInsurance
Investor & Board Observer
Jan 2018
Hellas Direct is a next-generation, full-stack insurance company with more than 1,000,000 customers, offering car, motorbike, and home insurance as well as mobility financing solutions. Currently operating in three countries, Greece, Cyprus and Romania, the company is planning its next step in underserved markets across Europe. Empowered by cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence, Hellas Direct is dedicated to innovating with purpose. The company always puts the customers at the centre of everything, providing exceptional service and personalized and affordable insurance solutions. Hellas Direct is backed by a roster of leading investors, including Portage Ventures, IFC (a member of the World Bank), ETF Partners, EBRD, EiB, Endeavor Catalyst, and a number of world-renowned angel investors. Hellas Direct has been listed five times as one of Europe’s 1,000 Fastest Growing Companies by the Financial Times.
late stageInsurance
Investor & Board Observer
Jul 2017
At Borrowell, we’re on a mission to help Canadians feel confident about their money. We empower individuals to take control of their financial futures by providing the tools and insights needed to understand, build, and use their credit effectively. Trusted by 1 in 10 Canadians, Borrowell provides over 3 million members with comprehensive credit monitoring and personalized insights. Our innovative services, including Credit Builder and rent reporting, help consumers build credit so they can unlock access to a wider range of financial products at more competitive rates. Additionally, we offer personalized financial product recommendations from Canada’s most trusted providers based on each member’s credit profile and financial goals. Our team is diverse, inclusive, and driven by a shared passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of Canadians. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of collaboration, humility, and innovation. If you’re looking to join a company that’s transforming the financial landscape and empowering Canadians to achieve their financial aspirations, we invite you to explore career opportunities at Borrowell. Together, we can help Canadians feel confident about money.
Investor & Board Observer
May 2017
Better than your bank. wsim.co/legal
Investor
Oct 2016
Alan is the prevention insurance. Founded in 2016, Alan is reinventing what health insurance should be: not just covering your employees when they get sick, but helping keep them healthy every day. Alan pairs exceptional insurance and service quality with innovative health services (a virtual clinic available 7 days a week, a medically supervised AI assistant, gamified prevention, no out‑of‑pocket eyewear), which provide access to affordable, personalized care and make prevention effective. All in a single, integrated experience designed for maximum employee adoption and simplified administration for your HR teams, with no intermediaries. Alan also offers plans dedicated to self‑employed workers and public‑sector employees. Over 1 million members trust Alan, across more than 37,000 companies and organizations of all sizes and sectors. With 800+ employees, Alan operates in France, Spain, Belgium, and Canada.
early stageInsurance
Experience · 17 entries
All (17)
Investments (13)
Board (10)
2025
Board Member
Dec 2025
EFEX es una institución financiera americana con más de 3 años operando en México. Ayudamos a empresas con operaciones internacionales a gestionar sus operaciones de forma más ágil, clara y eficiente que con la banca tradicional. Desde un solo lugar, pueden centralizar pagos, cobros y conversiones de moneda, acceder a tipo de cambio en tiempo real y decidir cuándo ejecutar sus operaciones, evitando la complejidad de operar con múltiples bancos, cuentas y procesos de conciliación. EFEX opera bajo marcos regulatorios en EE.UU. (FinCEN) y México (CNBV), y trabajamos con respaldo de inversionistas institucionales como Paypal Ventures y Franklin Templeton. Soluciones - Cuentas en múltiples divisas. - Pagos a más de 140 países. - Cobros locales a más de 24 países - Pagos masivos
Board Member
Sep 2025
Take control of your money. We’re hiring for 20+ positions!
Partner @ PayPal Ventures
Jul 2025
Were championing possibilities for all by making money fast, easy, and more enjoyable. Our hope is to unlock opportunities for people in their everyday lives and empower the millions of people and businesses around the world who trust, rely, and use PayPal every day. For support, visit the PayPal Help Center. https://payp.al/help For employment opportunities, check out our job openings in the Jobs tab. Were an equal opportunity employer that welcomes diversity, and offer generous benefits to help you thrive at work and in your free time. NMLS#910457: https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/
Board Member
Feb 2025
At Finmo, we’re transforming global payments and treasury management with a unified platform designed to streamline financial operations. Our solutions simplify cross-border payments, automate treasury processes, and optimize liquidity, empowering businesses to operate efficiently across borders. With Finmo, businesses can make seamless payments in 180+ countries, manage multi-currency accounts, and gain real-time insights into cash flow. Our platform also offers competitive FX rates, automated hedging, and easy integrations with existing systems, ensuring businesses can make smarter, data-driven financial decisions. Licensed in five countries, Finmo delivers secure, compliant, and trusted financial services to help businesses grow smarter and faster. Reach out to learn how Finmo can transform your financial operations today.
2024
Board Member
Dec 2024
Somos la primera aseguradora digital en América Latina en ofrecer protección financiera a través de seguros de vida en dólares, con términos flexibles, prima fija y beneficios opcionales. Protegemos a nuestros clientes en más de 30 países de la región y tenemos más de 30 años de experiencia. Visita www.olelife.com.
Show all 17 entries ↓
Investment activity
2016–2025 · 13 investments
20161201722018220211202322024220253
Recent (last 2 years)Earlier