Matthias Knaur

Matthias Knaur is a seasoned executive and investor with a diverse background in management and corporate development across various industries. Currently, Matthias serves as a Member of The Supervisory Board at SEYSES and Annuity Management Group, where Matthias is also the CEO, Co-Founder, and Investor. Additionally, Matthias is a Founding Partner and Investor at Relay Investments Europe and a Venture Advisor at New Enterprise Associates. As the Managing Partner and Founder of Pepper Oaks Capital GmbH, Matthias has focused on supporting mid-size service businesses through management buy-in partnerships. Previous roles include significant positions at Sport Alliance GmbH, Solera Holdings, Hanhart, and Hewlett-Packard. Matthias holds multiple advanced degrees, including MBAs from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and IESE Business School, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and an engineering degree from the Technologisches Gewerbemuseum.