Timo Linnemann
About Timo Linnemann
Timo Linnemann serves as the Ventures Lead in Hamburg, focusing on corporate-startup collaboration and early-stage investment opportunities. He holds a Master of Science in International Management and has extensive experience in venture management and technology scouting.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Timo Linnemann serves as the Ventures Lead in Hamburg at Plug and Play Tech Center. In this capacity, he facilitates collaboration between corporate entities and startups, focusing on fostering innovation and investment opportunities. His role emphasizes the importance of connecting established companies with emerging startups to drive growth and technological advancement.
Education and Expertise
Timo Linnemann holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in International Management from ESB Business School, Reutlingen University, where he studied from 2017 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in Business Law from Pforzheim University, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he participated in a Semester Abroad program at Universidad de las Américas Puebla in Mexico in 2017 and at Sogang University in South Korea in 2014.
Professional Background
Before his current position, Timo Linnemann worked at STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play as Ventures from 2018 to 2022 in Stuttgart. He also held roles at Bentley Motors Ltd in 2016, where he focused on Aftersales and Product & Launch Management, and at Bosch Power Tools in 2014, specializing in Sales and Key Account Management. Additionally, he worked at Porsche AG in 2015, dealing with Aftersales, Warranty, and Goodwill.
Investment Focus and Initiatives
In his role, Timo Linnemann actively seeks early-stage investment opportunities, aiming to identify and support promising startups. His efforts are directed towards enhancing corporate-startup collaboration, which is essential for driving innovation and creating value in the business landscape.