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Hannes Blum
Director/Board Member at
ALUULA COMPOSITES INC.
Net worth: 498 160 $ as of 30/07/2026
Profile
Hannes Blum is the founder of Just Books.de GmbH, founded in 1999.
Dr. Blum is also the founder of Family Sparks, Inc...
Dr. Blum is currently Director at Aluula Composites, Inc. (Canada), Independent Director at Aluula Composites, Inc. since 2023, Director at Bastion Square Partners II, Inc. starting 2026, and Partner at Acton Capital Partners GmbH since 2015.
Former positions include President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at AbeBooks, Inc. from 2003 to 2008; Director at Indochino Apparel, Inc.; Director at Bastion Square Partners, Inc. from 2021 to 2023; Director at Chef's Plate, Inc. from 2016 to 2018; Director at Mobify Research & Development, Inc. from 2016 to 2020; Owner at Blum Management Consulting, Inc.; and Principal at The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. from 1996 to 1999.
Education includes graduate studies at the University of Karlsruhe.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/06/2026 | 191,600 ( 0.62% ) | 498 160 $ | 30/07/2026 |
Hannes Blum active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ALUULA COMPOSITES INC. | Director/Board Member | 13/04/2023 |
Acton Capital Partners GmbH
 Acton Capital Partners GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Acton invests in companies located in Europe and Canada. The firm focuses on companies operating in a broad range of sectors. It provides financing for early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from EUR 5 - 10 million. | Private Equity Investor | 31/05/2015 |
Aluula Composites, Inc. (Canada)
 Aluula Composites, Inc. (Canada) Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells soft composite materials for windsports | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Hannes Blum
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ALUULA COMPOSITES INC. | Director/Board Member | 28/02/2023 |
Mobify Research & Development, Inc.
 Mobify Research & Development, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile commerce and engagement platform | Director/Board Member | 30/09/2020 |
Chef's Plate, Inc.
 Chef's Plate, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Provides on-line food services | Director/Board Member | 30/09/2018 |
AbeBooks, Inc.
 AbeBooks, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online marketplace for books | Chief Executive Officer | 30/11/2008 |
Just Books.de GmbH
 Just Books.de GmbH Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells second-hand and antiquarian books online | Founder | 31/03/2003 |
Training of Hannes Blum
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Connections
65
1st degree connections
14
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
 The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting services | Commercial Services |
Just Books.de GmbH
Just Books.de GmbH Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells second-hand and antiquarian books online | Retail Trade |
AbeBooks, Inc.
AbeBooks, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online marketplace for books | Technology Services |
University of Karlsruhe
 University of Karlsruhe Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management
 WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Indochino Apparel, Inc.
 Indochino Apparel, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Provides online custom menswear service | Consumer Non-Durables |
Acton Capital Partners GmbH
Acton Capital Partners GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Acton invests in companies located in Europe and Canada. The firm focuses on companies operating in a broad range of sectors. It provides financing for early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from EUR 5 - 10 million. | Finance |
Mobify Research & Development, Inc.
Mobify Research & Development, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile commerce and engagement platform | Technology Services |
Chef's Plate, Inc.
Chef's Plate, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Provides on-line food services | Retail Trade |
Family Sparks, Inc.
 Family Sparks, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides mental wellness support services | Commercial Services |
Aluula Composites, Inc. (Canada)
Aluula Composites, Inc. (Canada) Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells soft composite materials for windsports | Consumer Durables |
Bastion Square Partners, Inc.
 Bastion Square Partners, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a capital pool company | Finance |
Blum Management Consulting, Inc. | |
Aluula Composites, Inc.
 Aluula Composites, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Engages in development, assembly and sale of composite rolled fabric materials to industries | Finance |
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