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Manuel Hinz Portrait

I've been working in Berlin's startup scene for over 14 years as a Founder, Executive, VC, and Coach. My track record includes:

Start-Up Development

I've been pivotal in launching, growing, and exiting multiple VC-backed startups, including founding CrossEngage in 2015 and its subsequent sale in 2023, and earlier, scaling and selling Toroleo to Delticom. I was also an integral early team member at DailyDeal, leading to its acquisition by Google in 2011.

Start-Up Investments

As a Venture Partner at Heilemann Ventures from 2011 to 2015, I invested in over 20 early-stage companies, nurturing several to successful exits, such as Divimove and McMakler.

Coaching & Consulting

Being a certified Systemic Business Coach from Quadriga University Berlin, I work with Start-Up Founders, C-Level Executives, and digital teams, providing Coaching and Consultancy on digital strategies and fundraising / M&A.

Customized Coaching and Advisory Services

  • Executive Coaching

    Coaching of Start-Up Founders and C-Level Managers based on my training as a Systemic Business Coach and my broad Start-Up Experience

  • Team Coaching

    Team Coaching Workshops for Founders and Management Teams based on my coaching training and framworks such as Patrick Lencioni’s “5 Dysfunctions of a Team”

  • Team Workshops

    Conception and moderation of Team Workshops and Offsites on topics such as Strategy Planning and Team Development

  • Fundraising / M&A

    Supporting Start-Ups in Fundraising and M&A based on my many years of experience in the field with various financing rounds from renowned Venture Capital Investors and multiple successful exits

  • Interim Management

    Interim management at C-level for Start-Ups of all stages, experience e.g. as interim CMO for a rapidly scaling E-Commerce Start-Up.

  • Digital Consulting

    Advising Start-Ups and established companies, e.g. in the areas of Digital Strategy Development and Due Diligence. Experience as Entrepreneur Partner of a leading Digital Consultancy.

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