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Thorsten Claus, currently a Partner at NATO Innovation Fund, leads the firm’s industry-focused direct investment funds, concentrating on emerging growth companies. Previously, he was a Partner at Northgate Capital, directing fund-of-fund private equity investments, and a Principal at NextWorld Capital, specializing in Enterprise Software & IT Infrastructure. With a background at T-Venture of America and Detecon Inc., he has a proven track record in investment and digital transformation. Thorsten’s geographical focus spans Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. His check sizes typically range across various sectors. Thorsten excels in partnership and collaboration styles, evident from his diverse roles in Venture Capital and Digital Transformation. Through mentorship at UC Berkeley and Northeastern University, he contributes expertise and guidance to budding entrepreneurs, embodying a commitment to fostering innovation and business growth.
Location: Danville, CA
Country: Germany
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Investment Stages: pre-seed, seed
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Status: active
AI Reasoning: Found evidence: Sifted article (Nov 19, 2024) and NIF news show Thorsten Claus left NATO Innovation Fund in July 2024 and had been involved in fund investments including ARX Robotics, iCOMAT, and Isar Aerospace. The most recent identified investment activity tied to his role at NIF is from November 2024 reporting investments made by NIF; assuming his direct involvement, the latest concrete investment mention dates to November 19, 2024 (ARX Robotics / iCOMAT / Isar Aerospace). From that date until now is about 11 months and 13 days, which falls between 6 and 12 months. Therefore tag as active.
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Low Activity – Only known angel investments more than 12 months ago.
Active – Known angel investments between the last 12 and 6 months.
Very Active – Known angel investments in the last 6 months.
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