Mark Schmitz

Mark Schmitz is an accomplished CEO and Managing Partner at equation, specializing in innovative investment products through advanced research and technology since November 2020. Additionally, Schmitz serves as a Limited Partner at Lakestar, a venture capital firm focused on digital technology entrepreneurs, while also holding positions as Partner, Managing Director, and General Counsel at Lakestar Advisors Germany GmbH. With investment involvement in several companies, including solarisBank AG, McMakler, CrossLend GmbH, Omio, and Limehome GmbH, Schmitz has significantly contributed to advancing technology and finance sectors in Europe. Schmitz holds an Executive MBA from the Technical University of Munich, alongside degrees in Wirtschaftswissenschaften from Stanford University and Corporate & Tax Law from Bucerius Law School.