Sebastian Schäfer is a Partner at Picus Capital. He focuses on pre-seed investments and supports early-stage founders with growth and operations.

What Sebastian can write

Writes checks of$500K to $3M
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series ACan lead the round
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Picus Capital writes $500K to $3M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Picus Capital.

Career

  1. Roland Berger
  2. Picus Capital
    Now
  3. Picus Capital · Partner
    Now

Investments named in public bios

Avi MedicalSento.ioLimehomeEverstoresRexSelina FinanceGetPaid

Focus

pre-seed investmentsgrowthoperationsearly-stage startups

Education

London School of Economics, master's degree in Economic SociologyLondon School of Economics and Political Science, master's degree in Economic Sociology

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Questions

Who is Sebastian Schafer?

Sebastian Schäfer is a Partner at Picus Capital. He focuses on pre-seed investments and supports early-stage founders with growth and operations.

How much does Sebastian Schafer invest?

Sebastian Schafer invests through Picus Capital, which writes checks of $500K to $3M at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How do I pitch Sebastian Schafer?

A warm intro from a founder Picus Capital backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Sebastian Schafer do before Picus Capital?

Roland Berger.

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