Friedrich Droste
Chairman at O.C. Hairsystems GmbH
Profile
Friedrich is Managing Partner at Simon Capital and previously the initiator of CVC activities which culminated in the independent setup of the fund.
Friedrich is responsible for investments in e.g., waterdrop, share, Just Spices, Mushlabs and Sanity Group and is serving in multiple VC/PE boards.
Friedrich has also led Group Strategy and Digitalization at Bitburger Group for several years being responsible for transformational und investment projects; he also spent several years at Henkel Consumer Goods in Corporate Finance and as Project lead for numerous global M&A and Strategy projects.
Friedrich holds a Diploma in Mathematical Economics from the University of Bonn and Helsinki School of Management.
In addition, he holds a PhD in Game Theory from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and Lancaster School of Management.
Friedrich Droste active positions
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Bitburger Ventures GmbH
Bitburger Ventures GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Bitburger Ventures GmbH (Bitburger Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Bitburger Brauerei Th. Simon GmbH founded in 2018 by Bitburger Holding GmbH. The firm is headquartered in Bitburg, Germany. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2017 |
Watkins Drinks Ltd.
Watkins Drinks Ltd. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Watkins Drinks Ltd. offers a range of vegan-friendly, dairy-free milk alternatives that are high in protein and free from soy, nuts, dairy, and gluten. The company is based in Leeds, UK and was founded in 2018 by Nicholas James Watkins and Thomas Watkins. The British company's products include Mighty M.lks, Mighty Shakes, and Mighty Plant Protein Powder. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2020 |
Sanity Group GmbH
Sanity Group GmbH Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Sanity Group GmbH develops cannabis-based pharmaceuticals and wellbeing products. The firm specializes in cannabis, distribution and medical cannabis. The company was founded by Fabian Friede and Finn Age H?nsel in 2018 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2020 |
Project A Services Management GmbH
Project A Services Management GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Project A Services Management GmbH (Project A) is an independent venture capital firm founded by Florian Heinemann, Uwe Horstmann, Thies Sander, and Christian Weiss in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2019 |
Visionaries Club GmbH
Visionaries Club GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Visionaries Club GmbH (Visionaries Club) is an independent venture capital firm headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The firm was founded by Sebastian Pollok and Robert Lacher in 2018. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2018 |
Waterdrop Microdrink GmbH
Waterdrop Microdrink GmbH Food DistributorsDistribution Services Waterdrop Microdrink GmbH operates as a holding company, which engages in the production, sale, and distribution of sugar-free sherbet cubes that add aroma, fruit and plant extracts, as well as vitamins to water. Its flavored product range consists of Glow, Youth, Relax, Focus, Boost, and Defence. The company was founded by Christoph Hermann, Martin Donald Murray, and Thomas Henry Wieser in January 2017 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2018 |
share GmbH
share GmbH Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services share GmbH designs, develops, and operates a social enterprise platform which sells consumer goods that are each connected to an equivalent donation. The firm offers share application. The company was founded by Iris Braun, Sebastian Stricker, Tobias Reiner, and Ben Unterkofler in 2017 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2018 |
Atlantic Food Labs GmbH
Atlantic Food Labs GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Atlantic Food Labs GmbH (FoodLabs) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2017 |
mittemitte GmbH
mittemitte GmbH Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services mittemitte GmbH develops smart home water system. It water system that purifies and enhances water through a process inspired by the natural water cycle. The company was founded by Moritz Waldstein-Wartenberg and Faebian Bastiman in 2015 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2017 |
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Training of Friedrich Droste
University of Bonn | Graduate Degree |
WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management | Doctorate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 1 |
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HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA | Consumer Non-Durables |
Private companies | 17 |
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Bitburger Holding GmbH
Bitburger Holding GmbH Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Bitburger Holding GmbH engages in the acquisition, disposal, and management of investments in beverage companies. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Bitburg, Germany. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Project A Services Management GmbH
Project A Services Management GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Project A Services Management GmbH (Project A) is an independent venture capital firm founded by Florian Heinemann, Uwe Horstmann, Thies Sander, and Christian Weiss in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Finance |
Just Spices GmbH
Just Spices GmbH Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Just Spices GmbH provides custom spice blends. It manufactures spices for consumers and businesses. The comapny was founded by Florian Falk, Ole Strohschnieder and Bela C. Seebach in 2012 and is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Wera Werkzeuge GmbH
Wera Werkzeuge GmbH Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Wera Werkzeuge GmbH is a German company that specializes in creating screwdriving tools. The private company is based in Wuppertal, DE, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The company has a team of 750 Tool Rebels who work on reinventing screwdriving tools and finding solutions to screwdriving problems. The company has created 3,000 screwdriving tools that are highly valued by their users. Wera Werkzeuge believes in questioning existing standards and creating tools that make the screwdriving experience simpler, safer, and more enjoyable. The company was founded by Hermann Werner and is currently led by CEOs Martin Strauch and Michael Abel. | Producer Manufacturing |
Atlantic Food Labs GmbH
Atlantic Food Labs GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Atlantic Food Labs GmbH (FoodLabs) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Finance |
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mittemitte GmbH
mittemitte GmbH Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services mittemitte GmbH develops smart home water system. It water system that purifies and enhances water through a process inspired by the natural water cycle. The company was founded by Moritz Waldstein-Wartenberg and Faebian Bastiman in 2015 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Technology Services |
Sanity Group GmbH
Sanity Group GmbH Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Sanity Group GmbH develops cannabis-based pharmaceuticals and wellbeing products. The firm specializes in cannabis, distribution and medical cannabis. The company was founded by Fabian Friede and Finn Age H?nsel in 2018 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Health Technology |
share GmbH
share GmbH Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services share GmbH designs, develops, and operates a social enterprise platform which sells consumer goods that are each connected to an equivalent donation. The firm offers share application. The company was founded by Iris Braun, Sebastian Stricker, Tobias Reiner, and Ben Unterkofler in 2017 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Technology Services |
Bitburger Ventures GmbH
Bitburger Ventures GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Bitburger Ventures GmbH (Bitburger Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Bitburger Brauerei Th. Simon GmbH founded in 2018 by Bitburger Holding GmbH. The firm is headquartered in Bitburg, Germany. | Finance |
Visionaries Club GmbH
Visionaries Club GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Visionaries Club GmbH (Visionaries Club) is an independent venture capital firm headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The firm was founded by Sebastian Pollok and Robert Lacher in 2018. | Finance |
HelloFreshGO GmbH
HelloFreshGO GmbH Food RetailRetail Trade HelloFreshGO GmbH engages in the supply of nutritious products. It offers meals and salads, snacks, and drinks. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Retail Trade |
Waterdrop Microdrink GmbH
Waterdrop Microdrink GmbH Food DistributorsDistribution Services Waterdrop Microdrink GmbH operates as a holding company, which engages in the production, sale, and distribution of sugar-free sherbet cubes that add aroma, fruit and plant extracts, as well as vitamins to water. Its flavored product range consists of Glow, Youth, Relax, Focus, Boost, and Defence. The company was founded by Christoph Hermann, Martin Donald Murray, and Thomas Henry Wieser in January 2017 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. | Distribution Services |
Stadtsalat GmbH
Stadtsalat GmbH RestaurantsConsumer Services Stadtsalat GmbH is a German company that offers clean and healthy food through their delivery service and store. The company is based in Hamburg, Germany. The company prioritizes top-quality products without compromising sustainability. The company was founded in 2016 and has CEOs Marcus Berg and Tom Smets. | Consumer Services |
Watkins Drinks Ltd.
Watkins Drinks Ltd. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Watkins Drinks Ltd. offers a range of vegan-friendly, dairy-free milk alternatives that are high in protein and free from soy, nuts, dairy, and gluten. The company is based in Leeds, UK and was founded in 2018 by Nicholas James Watkins and Thomas Watkins. The British company's products include Mighty M.lks, Mighty Shakes, and Mighty Plant Protein Powder. | Consumer Non-Durables |
O.C. Hairsystems GmbH
O.C. Hairsystems GmbH Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services O.C. Hairsystems GmbH provides a solution for individuals seeking fuller hair without the risks of a hair transplant. The company is based in Dusseldorf, Germany. The German company's process promises to deliver natural-looking results in just two hours. The CEOs of the company are Linus Deike, Alessandro Causarano, Janos Bluhm-Saffran. | Consumer Services |
Simon Capital Management GmbH
Simon Capital Management GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Simon Capital Management GmbH (Simon Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Friedrich Droste. The firm is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. | Finance |
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