Reuven Dresselhaus is co-founder and managing partner of Cavalry Ventures. He is a member of the board of directors of Sofia Clarisights. He is chairman of the board of directors of Blutsgeschwister. He is a member of the board of directors of Afilio. He is the owner of Dresselhaus Holdings. Previously he was an executive director at Voltage Ventures. Prior to Voltage Ventures, Reuven invested in over 35 companies worldwide. He is the “go-to guy” for his portfolio companies when they need strategic advice, input on their product, network and fundraising. Ruven’s academic career ended when he dropped out of graduate school at WSU to pursue his passion for venture capital. He is also a board observer at BRYTER. He is a board observer at Planetly.

Founding Partner at Cavalry Ventures

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished venture capital investor and founding partner with extensive experience in early-stage investments and company building. Proven track record of identifying and scaling successful startups from pre-seed to Series A, with an 80%+ follow-on investment success rate. Expert in building strategic networks and creating value-adding platforms for portfolio companies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founding Partner

Cavalry Ventures 

 August 2015 – Present

• Co-created and scaled a leading early-stage venture fund focused on pre-product and pre-revenue investments
• Built and managed a network of 150+ well-connected individual investors and supporters
• Achieved 80%+ Series A follow-on quota from top-tier global funds
• Developed and implemented streamlined due diligence processes
• Conceptualized and co-built successful LP/Supporter platform
• Portfolio company achievements include creating thousands of jobs and raising over €1 billion in subsequent rounds

Member of the Extended Board

Bundesverband Deutsche Startups e.V.

 July 2021 – Present

• Serve on the extended board of Germany’s leading startup and VC interest representation body
• Contribute to shaping policies and initiatives supporting the German startup ecosystem
• Advocate for startup and venture capital interests at the national level

Investment Portfolio Summary 2016-2020

1. Seedcamp
   • Deal Date: October 20, 2020
   • Deal Type: Later Stage VC
   • Industry: Private Equity
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
2. McMakler
   • Deal Date: October 15, 2019
   • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
3. NextCaller
   • Deal Date: August 29, 2017
   • Industry: Network Management Software
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
4. TVSmiles
   • Deal Date: December 16, 2016
   • Industry: Media and Information Services (B2B)
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
5. AirHelp
   • Deal Date: September 1, 2016
   • Industry: Legal Services (B2C)
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
6. Tradeshift
   • Deal Date: June 9, 2016
   • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
7. Fleet Logistics
   • Deal Date: April 12, 2016
   • Industry: Logistics
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
8. Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon
   • Deal Date: February 29, 2016
   • Industry: Food Products
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue/Not Profitable
9. Medlanes
   • Deal Date: February 29, 2016
   • Deal Type: Early Stage VC
   • Industry: Clinics/Outpatient Services
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
10. Lineavi
    • Deal Date: January 1, 2016
    • Deal Type: Early Stage VC
    • Industry: Food Products
    • Company Stage: Generating Revenue

EDUCATION

EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht Master’s Degree in Business Administration | 2003 – 2007

• Majors in Finance and Banking and Economics
• Graduated with distinction

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management Ph.D. (cand.) Family Business | 2010 – 2011

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• Venture Capital Investment
• Early-Stage Company Building
• Due Diligence
• Strategic Network Development
• Portfolio Management
• Investment Strategy
• Startup Ecosystem Development
• Business Development
• Corporate Leadership

Contact Information

• Location: Novalisstraße 12, 10115 Berlin, Germany

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