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Jan-Philipp Groth

Business Development Associate

Jan-Philipp Groth
Mainz, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present
8 months
Cologne, Germany

Business Development Associate

Gateway Factory

  • Manage the Startup Board & CRM system, providing tailored support for deep-tech startups and driving Gateway Factory’s growth, backed by €10 million federal funding.

  • Optimize the business model and operations, helping transform research in health, infrastructure, computing, and legal tech into scalable ventures.

Feb 2025 - Present
1 year 2 months

Venture Scout

First Momentum Ventures

  • Identify promising pre-seed Deep Tech, Industry, and B2B SaaS startups and founders across Europe.

  • Represent First Momentum in the local ecosystem.

Jan 2025 - Feb 2025
2 months
Wiesbaden, Germany

VC Investment Intern

BM H Beteiligungs-Managementgesellschaft Hessen mbH

  • Supported due diligence for 15+ early-stage startups by conducting detailed market, competition, and business model analyses, contributing to informed investment decisions.

  • Identified and evaluated new investment opportunities by representing the fund at VC industry events and engaging directly with founders and ecosystem stakeholders.

  • Designed and implemented an Excel-based analysis tool to detect financially distressed companies, enabling proactive portfolio monitoring and internal risk assessment.

May 2024 - Sep 2024
5 months
Berlin, Germany

Working Student Sales & Business Development

SureIn – backed by Sequoia Capital and Atlantic Labs

  • Arrange appointments with an average of 40+ customers per month and qualify them.

  • Analyze and further develop business processes.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (1.5 years), Construction (0.5 years), and Healthcare (0.5 years).

Information Technology
Construction
Healthcare

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Operations (1 year), Investments and M&A (1 year), Customer Service (0.5 years), Strategy (0.5 years), and Sales (0.5 years).

Operations
Investments and M&A
Customer Service
Strategy
Sales

Skills

  • Hubspot (Advanced)
  • Editor X By Wix (Advanced)
  • Meta-/tiktok-/google-ads Manager (Advanced)
  • Html & Css (Intermediate Knowledge)
  • Python (Basic, Capable Of Executing Simple Codes)
  • Lovable & Cursor (Capable Of Building Simple Products)

Languages

German
Native
Russian
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary

Education

Mar 2025 - Jul 2025

University of Malaya

Exchange semester, focus on banks, Islamic financial systems, and hospitality management · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sep 2023 - Present

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

Bachelor of Science, International Business Administration, focus on entrepreneurship, startups, and innovation management · International Business Administration · Germany

Sep 2015 - Jul 2023

Humboldt School

Abitur (university entrance qualification) · Wiesbaden, Germany

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Jan-Philipp based?

Jan-Philipp is based in Mainz, Germany.

What languages does Jan-Philipp speak?

Jan-Philipp speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Jan-Philipp have?

Jan-Philipp has at least 2 years of experience. During this time, Jan-Philipp has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 months. Note that Jan-Philipp may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jan-Philipp be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jan-Philipp would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Development Associate, Venture Scout, VC Investment Intern.

What is Jan-Philipp's latest experience?

Jan-Philipp's most recent position is Business Development Associate at Gateway Factory.

What companies has Jan-Philipp worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jan-Philipp has worked for Gateway Factory, First Momentum Ventures, BM H Beteiligungs-Managementgesellschaft Hessen mbH, and SureIn – backed by Sequoia Capital and Atlantic Labs.

Which industries is Jan-Philipp most experienced in?

Jan-Philipp is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Construction, and Healthcare. Jan-Philipp also has some experience in Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Jan-Philipp most experienced in?

Jan-Philipp is most experienced in business areas like Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, Operations, and Customer Service. Jan-Philipp also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Sales, and Business Intelligence.

What is Jan-Philipp's education?

Jan-Philipp holds a Bachelor in International Business Administration from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.

What is the availability of Jan-Philipp?

Jan-Philipp is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jan-Philipp?

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