Thomas Weidner

General Manager/Advisor/Board Member/Angel Investor - focus on growth, customer value & digital innovation

📍 Greater Hamburg Area, Germany🔄 Updated September 2026💼 5 investments📅 25 years investing🗓 Last invested Dec 2019
VC🌍 Germany
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Angel Investor
Dec 2019
buywith is a video commerce platform enabling retailers and brands to transform their e-commerce into engaging shoppable videos and dynamic video-led experiences, including an AI-powered digital studio for creating video ads for retail media at scale.
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2025
Associate Partner
Jul 2025
Wir sind ein spezialisiertes Beratungsunternehmen für energieintensive Unternehmen und unterstützen unsere Kunden dabei, ihre Energiebeschaffung strategisch, kosteneffizient und zukunftssicher zu gestalten. Mit tiefem Marktverständnis, fundierter Analyse und individueller Beratung helfen wir Industrieunternehmen, ihre Energieeinkaufsprozesse zu optimieren und Risiken zu minimieren. Unsere Schwerpunkte: Strategischer Energieeinkauf (Strom & Gas) Marktanalysen & Preisprognosen Risikomanagement & Beschaffungsstrategien Unterstützung bei Ausschreibungen & Vertragsverhandlungen Wir verbinden energiewirtschaftliches Know-how mit unternehmerischem Denken – für nachhaltige Wettbewerbsvorteile in einem volatilen Energiemarkt.
2022
Venture Partner
Apr 2022
We connect investors with high-growth startups, handling the entire investment process. Our expertise lies in providing professional access to emerging startups in the digital economy, health, and sustainability sectors. Leveraging our network, we help scale these startups into successful companies. Our success • 38+ startup investments closed • Total investments exceeding EUR 23 m • Network of more than 3500 registered investors For investors We review approximately 1000 startups annually from across Europe, with only 1-2% making it through our rigorous process. After assessing the founding team and reviewing the data, investors can participate with equity investments starting at EUR 10k. For startups If youre a DACH-based startup seeking funding, submit your pitch deck here: https://gateway.ventures/pitch-us/. Weve successfully financed ventures in HealthTech, AI, FinTech, CleanTech, IT & Software, and Big Data & Social Impact. Join our primeFAMILY and gain access to our exclusive partner network. Managed Pooling as a Service M-PaaS is a Full-Service offering with Pool-Captain and Gateway platform, enabling lower investments for investors, wider investor access for start-ups, and improved efficiency. It provides professionalism, experience, and immediate availability without the need for extensive setup. Female Investors Network In Europe, only 8% of business angels are female. We believe that diversity is crucial for success, regardless of company size. Our goal is to increase this number and promote a more diverse ecosystem. Through guided access and partnerships, we empower you to be an active agent of change. Contact us: info@gateway.ventures WARNING: Investments involve considerable risks and and may result in total loss of invested capital.
2019
Angel Investor
Dec 2019
buywith is a video commerce platform enabling retailers and brands to transform their e-commerce into engaging shoppable videos and dynamic video-led experiences, including an AI-powered digital studio for creating video ads for retail media at scale.
Mentor
Oct 2019
Styleit è lacceleratore FashionTech della Rete Nazionale Acceleratori CDP: nasce da uniniziativa di CDP Venture Capital SGR insieme a Startupbootcamp e GELLIFY. Startupbootcamp è l’acceleratore di startup leader in Europa e uno dei più grandi network mondiali di innovazione dedicato al mondo B2B su specifici settori come servizi finanziari, moda, energia, salute, sostenibilità e tanti altri, attivo con +20 programmi in Europa, Asia, Australia e Medio Oriente. ‍ GELLIFY è la Purple innovation factory che abilita le organizzazioni ad avere successo come moderni business digitali, attraverso un mix unico di tecnologia, ingegno umano e capacità di interpretare il futuro. ‍ Le 10 startup selezionate beneficeranno di un investimento pre-seed di circa 113mila euro e potranno partecipare a successivi finanziamenti post-accelerazione fino a 200mila euro, oltre che di un supporto concreto e costante da parte del team dei promotori, per essere sempre più competitive sul mercato e realizzare un up-round. Sei una startup che opera in settori diversi ma che hanno un impatto sul settore FashionTech? Lavori in Italia o intendete trasferire le vostre attività in questo Paese? Stiamo cercando proprio te!
2018
Contentpepper GmbH - the awarded & best value Multi-channel Marketing Platform
Associate Partner & Angel Investor
Mar 2018
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