Urs Rothmayr

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Co-Founder and General Partner @ Firstech Ventures
Catalonia, Spain
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Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain, Spain
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About Urs Rothmayr

I a nutshell I'm an Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, recognized Startup Expert and Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Consultant.I am currently co-leading ALX Firstech Ventures FCRE, a €40M European venture capital fund focused on empowering exceptional founders in SaaS B2B verticals like fintech, cybersecurity and insurtech. At ALX Firstech Ventures, we invest in transformative technologies such as AI, blockchain, IoT and 5G, partnering with visionary entrepreneurs to build enduring companies that redefine industries and position Europe as a global innovation leader. We strategically support startups in scaling globally, particularly into the U.S., leveraging a robust international network and providing value beyond capital, including financial leverage, operational expertise, and strategic insights. We want to foster Europe's next generation of tech champions.Back in 2021, I founded Core Angels Barcelona, a Business Angels network that supports startups and scaleups in the pre-seed and seed stages with funding and mentoring. We have a portfolio of 21 promising startups.As a former Chapter Director of the Founder Institute, the world’s largest acceleration program for early-stage entrepreneurs, I initiated and led the chapters in Barcelona and Andalusia from 2012-2022. During this time, I trained and guided dozens of entrepreneurs from the idea stage to the launch phase of their ventures, contributing to the launch of over 1,000 companies per year with a 72% survival rate.Skills:- Deal Maker: I identify high-potential opportunities and negotiate win-win terms for investments and exits- Strategic Thinker: I excel at analyzing market trends, startup dynamics and competitive landscapes to make informed investment decisions- Mentor: I provide founders with hands-on support, leveraging my experience to guide them through challenges and scale effectively- Network Builder: I foster valuable connections across the startup ecosystem, linking founders, investors and industry expertsSpecialized in:- Startup Investing: Identifying, evaluating and supporting startups with transformative potential across SaaS, fintech, insurtech and cybersecurity- Scaling Ventures: Helping startups expand operations globally, particularly into the U.S. market, through strategic partnerships- Portfolio Growth: Providing actionable advice and resources to optimize operations, secure follow-on funding and achieve market leadership- Innovation Strategy: Driving innovation by supporting founders who challenge the status quo with groundbreaking ideas and solutions

Urs Rothmayr's Current Company Details
Firstech Ventures

Firstech Ventures

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Co-Founder and General Partner
Catalonia, Spain
Employees:
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Urs Rothmayr Work Experience Details
  • Firstech Ventures
    Co-Founder And General Partner
    Firstech Ventures
    Catalonia, Spain
  • Firstech Ventures
    Co-Founder & General Partner
    Firstech Ventures Nov 2024 - Present
    Co-leading a €40M European venture capital fund focused on empowering exceptional founders in SaaS B2B verticals like fintech, cybersecurity and insurtech. At Firstech Ventures, we invest in transformative technologies such as AI, blockchain, IoT and 5G, partnering with visionary entrepreneurs to build enduring companies that redefine industries and position Europe as a global innovation leader.We strategically support startups in scaling globally, particularly into the U.S., leveraging a robust international network and providing value beyond capital, including financial leverage, operational expertise, and strategic insights. Managed by Alaluz Capital, our fund combines institutional rigor with entrepreneurial ambition to foster Europe's next generation of tech champions.
  • Coreangels
    Co-Founder & Managing Partner
    Coreangels Jan 2021 - Present
    Aveiro, Pt
    Limited company specialized in investing in start-ups, made up of Business Angels who want to support and empower ambitious and talented Spanish entrepreneurs in early stages of development to build high-impact global technology companies through the investment of capital, knowledge and contacts, thus enhancing its scalability. Our portfolio comprises 21 startups of different sectors, verticals and industries. We are part of COREangels international network, whose mission is to make Business Angel investment professional and global, improving results, while contributing and enjoying the journey.
  • Loyal Vc
    Advisor
    Loyal Vc May 2020 - Present
    Toronto, Ontario, Ca
    Loyal VC is a Toronto based VC fund investing in tech startups sourced from INSEAD and Founder institute. Loyal has a core portfolio of over 400 investments in over 30 countries.
  • Match-Maker Ventures
    Venture Partner
    Match-Maker Ventures May 2020 - Present
    Vienna, At
    Match-Maker Ventures accelerates innovation by fundamentally changing the way corporates and startups work together. We drive collaboration from beginning to end and are measured against actual impact created. Our unique network approach enables startups to scale fast by connecting them to the global market and corporates to profit from pre-selected, globally scouted innovation.
  • Three Points The Digital Business School
    Professor For Innovation & Design Thinking Of The Mba In Digital Ecosystem Management
    Three Points The Digital Business School Apr 2018 - Present
    Barcelona, Cataluña, Es
  • Worsley Acceleration Services
    Venture Partner | Corporate Venturing Manager
    Worsley Acceleration Services Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
    Barcelona, Es
    WORSLEY Acceleration Services is a consultancy boutique, with a highly experienced team of professionals, focused on bringing disruptive solutions to lay the foundation for current and future competitiveness, fueling sustainable growth. It was born taking over from the Corporate Acceleration Services (Open Innovation) and Sustainability Services (Network 4SDGs) of Esade Creapolis.The Corporate Venturing team, which I'm leading, offers a wide range of services for corporates which focus on boosting their competitiveness through investing in and supporting entrepreneurs as well as developing internal innovation – ‘intrapreneurship’, by means of a well proven methodology, leading edge technological tools and hundreds of cases behind our backs.
  • Arrivu Voice Ai
    Co-Founder & President Europe
    Arrivu Voice Ai Mar 2019 - Dec 2024
    Alpharetta, Ga, Us
    We strive to empower and enable human creative potential by integrating the power of voice AI storytelling and analytics. We create solutions for digital marketers that leverage our proprietary Voice/AI technology and the Arrivu Platform. Our first product, iStory, integrates Voice/AI, rich media (video, music), and analytics, enabling marketers to create engaging interactive content, cost-effectively.
  • Academy For Corporate Entrepreneurship (Afce)
    Program Director & Mentor
    Academy For Corporate Entrepreneurship (Afce) May 2015 - Dec 2024
    Kruibeke, Antwerp , Be
    Advising established organisations to engage employees, accelerate innovation and transform culture, by creating the world's greatest Corporate Entrepreneurs. We design and implement Intrapreneurship Programs in FORTUNE Global 500 organizations around the world. Try out our free Intrapreneurship Program Design Tool: https://afce.typeform.com/to/GLJkiq
  • Kampoos
    Advisor & Investor
    Kampoos Apr 2013 - Dec 2024
    Barcelona, Barcelona, Es
    Funding, Strategy, Business model, Metrics, Dashboard, Marketing plan, Customer care
  • Esade
    Venture Partner
    Esade Feb 2021 - Dec 2022
    Barcelona, Barcelona, Es
    Leading the new line of services of Esade Creapolis, called Corporate Acceleration Services, offering a wide range of services focused on boosting the competitiveness of corporations through disruptive innovation, including:- Definition of Open Innovation / Corporate Venturing strategies- Scouting of disruptive solutions and identification of new business models- Organization and development of acceleration and collaboration programs with startups- Organization and development of intrapreneurship programs- Management of the integration of disruptive solutions and associated talent
  • Peninsula - Corporate Innovation
    Innovation Manager
    Peninsula - Corporate Innovation Nov 2018 - Dec 2022
    Barcelona, Catalonia, Es
    Helping corporates and institutions to boost their innovation cycles by speeding up execution and deploying new disruptive business models, by driving open innovation strategies through startups or new ventures.
  • The Founder Institute
    Chapter Director Barcelona & Andalucía
    The Founder Institute Jul 2012 - Dec 2022
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities and 90+ countries, the Founder Institute’s mission is to empower talented and motivated people to build impactful technology-enabled companies worldwide. Leaders of the world’s fastest-growing companies have used the Founder Institute to raise funding, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more. The Founder Institute has helped alumni raise over $1B worldwide. Currently looking for entrepreneurs that want to join our 4 month program in order to launch their dream company with expert training, feedback, and support from experienced startup founders and CEOs - while not being required to quit their day job: http://fi.co/join.
  • Hype Corporate Partners
    Co-Founder & Managing Partner
    Hype Corporate Partners Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
    HYPE Corporate Partners is a boutique consultancy, with a highly experienced team of senior professionals, focused on bringing disruptive solutions to lay the foundation for current and future competitiveness. We have specialized in deploying Open Innovation & Corporate Venturing programs and processes in large organizations. We have done startup & scaleup engagement projects for corporations such as SUEZ, PepsiCo, 5G Barcelona, Lubrizol, Grupo Hinojosa, Torres, DKV, Gomà-Camps, SENER, ESADE or Grupo Planeta.
  • Trovel.Com
    Director Int. Business Development, Board Member & Investor
    Trovel.Com May 2013 - Jul 2017
    Barcelona, Catalunya, Es
    Responsible for the international expansion of Trovel, as well as playing an active role in the funding process. Furthermore advising on aspects related to its business model, the implementation of the business plan, especially in regards to marketing and the design and validation of tools of evaluation of the business model.
  • Fundació Escola Emprenedors
    Mentor
    Fundació Escola Emprenedors Jul 2012 - Dec 2014
    Advising about the digital strategy and crowdfunding.
  • Appsbuilder Srl
    Business Partner For The Spanish Market
    Appsbuilder Srl Apr 2013 - Sep 2014
    Milan, Mi, It
    Mission: Introduce Appsbuilder into the Spanish market, create brand awareness and reach out to the leading players in the apps community.Responsibilities:- Representation of Appsbuilder in the Spanish market - Planning of the goals and strategies for Sales and Marketing, assuming full responsibility for the resultsAchievements:- Become the fourth most important market within more than 70 countries where Appsbuilder sells his services, reaching a turnover that represented more than 5% of the total turnover of the companyAppsBuilder is a cross-platform tool to create apps in a cost-effective way and without having any coding skills. Appsbuilder disrupts the mobile development industry, turning what is currently a time-consuming and skill-requiring process into a simplified and intuitive practice to allow professionals and small businesses to deploy cost-effective mobile apps and get them published on the major app stores.
  • Startup Weekend
    Mentor
    Startup Weekend Mar 2014 - Mar 2014
    Boulder, Colorado, Us
    No talk, all action. Launch a startup in 54 hours. Startup Weekend is a global network of passionate leaders and entrepreneurs on a mission to inspire, educate, and empower individuals, teams and communities.
  • Startup Weekend
    Mentor
    Startup Weekend May 2013 - Jun 2013
    Boulder, Colorado, Us
    Startup Weekends are 54-hour events where developers, designers, marketers, product managers and startup enthusiasts come together to share ideas, form teams, build products, and launch startups!Startup Weekend is a global network of passionate leaders and entrepreneurs on a mission to inspire, educate, and empower individuals, teams and communities.
  • Coupies
    Advisor
    Coupies Jun 2012 - Dec 2012
    CEO Mentoring, Strategy, Sales & Marketing Advisory, Fund Raising
  • 3 Day Startup
    Mentor
    3 Day Startup May 2012 - May 2012
    3 Day Startup is an entrepreneurship education program designed for university students with an emphasis on learning by doing. The idea is simple: start tech companies over the course of three days.
  • Racc Automóbil Club
    Digital Business Manager
    Racc Automóbil Club Dec 2008 - Dec 2011
    Barcelona, Barcelona, Es
    Mission: Convert racc.es in a service portal for our more than 1 million club membersResponsibilities:- Definition of the global digital business strategy- Conversion of the RACC website into a service portal for its club membersAchievements:- Increase of usage by over 300% by their club members
  • Racc Automóbil Club
    Managing Director
    Racc Automóbil Club Apr 2002 - Nov 2008
    Barcelona, Barcelona, Es
    Mission: Achieve profitability of the company within maximum 5 yearsResponsibilities:- Full P&L responsibility with regular result presentations to the Board of Directors- Management, motivation and development of a team of over 30 people Achievements:- In the first 4 years we multiplied the turnover by 10 times - We achieved profitability in 3 years and cut the costs by almost 50%
  • Jobpilot
    Country Manager
    Jobpilot Apr 1999 - Mar 2002
    Mission: Start up, positioning and profitability of the companyResponsibilities:- Full P&L responsibility - Set up and consolidation of the company structure in the areas of Sales / Customer Care, Marketing, Recruitment, IT and Content Management- Representation of the company towards press and mediaAchievements:- Jobpilot Spain built up a client base of more than 2.500 companies and has tripled its turnover every year for two consecutive years- Due to Netvalue in January 2002 jobpilot.es was the 3rd most visited job portal from home in Spain - In less than 6 months from the start we achieved more than 200.000 registered users- Negotiation of strategic alliance with Infoempleo / Circulo de Progreso - Founder and president of the Association of Spanish on-line job portals (ABEOL)
  • Tmg Stefalex Handels Ag
    Sales & Marketing Manager
    Tmg Stefalex Handels Ag Apr 1997 - Mar 1999
    Responsibilities:- Planning of the goals and strategies for Sales and Marketing, assuming full responsibility for the results- Management and support to existing distributors as well as acquisition of new distributors- Analysis and study of different markets and benchmark of the competitionAchievements:- Multiplication of the annual turnover by 5 during the last year- Increase of the number of European distributors, up from 36 to 75- Adaptation of the traditional distribution channels to new sales models based on the Internet
  • D+P Cosmetics Ag
    International Product Manager
    D+P Cosmetics Ag Feb 1996 - Mar 1997
    Responsibilities:- Marketing of the world first "Washball"- Assistance, consulting and coordination of existing and new distributors- Coordination of international advertising and marketing campaigns- Production planning in Asia and Europe (just-in-time)- Organization of European distributors meetingsAchievements:- Sales of more than 3,8 million € within the first 12 months- Creation of a regular order system
  • Canal Shopping, S.L.
    Product Manager
    Canal Shopping, S.L. Feb 1995 - Jan 1996
    Responsibilities:- Sale of different consumer & household products "As seen on TV" in Spain, Switzerland, Germany and UK including evaluation and testing of new products- Search for Spanish manufacturers with more competitive prices than the existing European producers- Set up and extension of a sales network in main Shopping Centres in Barcelona greater areaAchievements:- Great success with the product "contour pillow" with sales of more than 2 million units and a net profit for the company of more than 3 million €- Reduction of manufacturing costs of several products by more than 50%- Management and supervision of 8 sales points in Shopping Centers generating a monthly net profit of almost 16.000 € on average
  • Usa Global Link, S.A.
    Key Account Manager
    Usa Global Link, S.A. Nov 1993 - Jan 1995
    Responsibilities:- Sales, implementation and training of Call-back systems in big national and multinational companies in Catalonia- Search, contracting and training of the future representative for Switzerland and GermanyAchievements:- Best sales performer for several months- Creation of a client base of aprox. 150 big national and multinational companies- Selection of the Swiss distributor TMS AG, which more than 50.000 customer use nowadays

Urs Rothmayr Skills

Start Ups Entrepreneurship Estrategia Empresarial Lean Startup Digital Strategy Corporate Innovation Estrategia Intrapreneurship New Business Development E Commerce Business Strategy Estrategia Digital Business Development Desarrollo Empresarial Online Marketing Marketing Digital Strategy Digital Marketing Mentoring E Business Innovation Strategic Planning Start Up Consulting Entrepreneurship Education Internet Entrepreneur Start Up Ventures Managing Start Ups Entrepreneurship Development Digital Transformation Team Leadership Conversion Optimization Web 2.0 Affiliate Marketing Negotiation Social Media Marketing Product Development Mergers And Acquisitions Hard Worker Goal Oriented Creative Problem Solving Sem Email Marketing Dynamic Integrity Team Motivator Liderazgo De Equipos Continuous Improvement Teamwork P&l Responsibility Entrepreneur

Urs Rothmayr Education Details

  • Esade
    Esade
    Finanzas
  • Iese Business School
    Iese Business School
  • University Of Zurich
    University Of Zurich
    Economics
  • Realgymnasium Rämibühl
    Realgymnasium Rämibühl

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Urs Rothmayr attended Esade, Iese Business School, University Of Zurich, Realgymnasium Rämibühl.

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