Philipp Zinnenlauf

Philipp Zinnenlauf is an Investor at Picus Capital based in Berlin, Germany, where he specializes in sourcing and managing early-stage technology investments across Europe. Operating within a firm that manages more than €300 million in assets, he oversees a portfolio of over 20 companies spanning the deep tech, artificial intelligence, climate tech, and future of work sectors. Following the close of Picus Capital's €100 million third fund in 2024, Zinnenlauf notably led the firm's 2023 investment in the AI translation startup DeepL. He is highly active within the German venture ecosystem, frequently collaborating with regional peers such as Cherry Ventures, Point Nine Capital, and Atlantic Labs on seed and Series A rounds. Recently featured as a climate tech panelist at the 2025 Bits & Pretzels conference, his current focus remains on supporting early-stage European founders.