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Frank Thelen is a businessman based in Bonn, Germany. He was a co-founder of companies such as Softer Solutions and doo. As of 2014, he is the CEO of venture capital firm e42,[1][2][3] which has invested in startups such as Wunderlist.[4]

Frank Thelen
File:Frank-thelen.jpg
Thelen in 2014
Born (1975-10-10) October 10, 1975 (age 49)
Bonn, Germany
NationalityGerman
OccupationInvestor
TelevisionHöhle der Löwen
Websitefrank.io

Thelen consults for the Microsoft Ventures accelerator in Berlin,[5][6] and in 2014 joined the German version of the TV show “Dragons' Den”, called Die Höhle der Löwen (Lions' Den), a reality show that invests in startups. He also supports startups in German politics.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Frank Thelen on doo". TechCrunch TV.
  2. ^ "doo launches Scanbot".
  3. ^ "Database e42". Gründerszene.
  4. ^ "15 steps to launch your own startup in Europe – Part 5". Christian Reber, 6Wunderkinder.
  5. ^ "Microsoft Ventures partners with HTGF and Seedcamp – and eyes first deals in Berlin". VentureVillage.
  6. ^ "Wie Microsoft aus Gründern erfolgreiche Unternehmer macht". Morgenpost.
  7. ^ "Live From Berlin — German Chancellor Angela Merkel Shines Spotlight On Tech Startups". TechCrunch.