Mahir is a seasoned venture capitalist and technology leader with over two decades of experience driving innovation and growth across global markets. As a former executive at Google for 16 years, he held key leadership roles, including Advisor to Alphabet’s deeptech-focused X, the moonshot factory, where he helped scale transformative technologies and unlock new market opportunities. Prior to Google, he led European business development for enterprise software sales at Oracle.

Mahir’s extensive international experience and deep understanding of technology and business strategy make him a trusted partner to startups, offering both strategic guidance and a global perspective. He holds an MSc in Business Administration from the Technical University of Berlin.
When not collaborating with entrepreneurs, Mahir enjoys tennis, yoga, and exploring the world with his wife, drawing inspiration from the cultures and ideas he encounters.

With a MEng in Astronautics and Spacecraft Engineering from University of Southampton, Jane began her career in Spacecraft Operations at Eutelsat OneWeb with a strong focus on Mission Planning. By leveraging her Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure knowledge, Jane transitioned into a DevOps Technical Lead role at a high-growth Fintech, whilst also advising startups on growth and strategy. With a focus on the DeepTech verticals, specifically Space, Robotics and Quantum, Jane is also an Angel Investor and leverages her technical insights to support the Cloudberry Investment Team. 

Outside of work, Jane enjoys training in Muay Thai and Boxing. She is particularly inspired by the mental resilience, focus, and discipline demonstrated by professional MMA athletes, and she aims to carry those values into both personal and professional pursuits.

With a Master of Law from King’s College London, where she focused on the role of innovation, venture capital, and the energy transition/greentech, and legal qualification in Germany, Katrin brings a unique perspective to Cloudberry. She combines M&A and venture capital experience from Taylor Wessing with operational startup insights from her role at a LegalTech company in Berlin. She specializes in helping early-stage companies navigate complex regulatory environments and scale across international markets, drawing on her experience across London, Lausanne, and Vancouver. At Cloudberry, she conducts legal due diligence, supports portfolio companies on regulatory strategy, and identifies investment opportunities.

Outside of work, Katrin enjoys all kinds of sports, particularly outdoor activities like running and hiking. She loves traveling and a good coffee. 

Chris is a dynamic serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a proven track record of building and scaling companies to high-value exits. Over his career, Chris has founded and led multiple ventures to successful high eight-figure outcomes, cementing his reputation as a leader in creating value through innovation and strategic vision.

As an advisor and investment committee member to Cloudberry Pioneer Investments, Chris combines his entrepreneurial expertise with a deep understanding of emerging markets to identify and nurture the next generation of transformative businesses. He holds an MSc in Business Administration from the University of Graz.

Outside of work, Chris is an avid surfer and tennis enthusiast, embracing the challenge and joy these sports bring. His favorite way to spend his time, however, is with his wife, two daughters, and their Labrador Charlie. This balance of professional drive and personal fulfillment defines Chris’s approach to life and work, making him a trusted partner to both entrepreneurs and investors alike.

With 25 years of  experience, Barbara has helped tech companies grow by matching them with the right talent, partners, and investors. Her focus has been on executive search, particularly for top managers, sales, and technical roles. She began her career in national and international human resources (HR) management roles with leading semiconductor companies Philips and NXP, where she played a leading role in supporting the scaling a new business segment across different ownership phases.

Leveraging this background, she was also able to help build the family’s ad tech company. All of her experiences taught her one important lesson: that the right match is critical to a company’s success. It is literally the beginning of everything, no matter if it is the right business partner, a new leader or a business angel. Barbara is a people person and that is why she is a business person, as people are the ultimate fundament of a company’s success. That experience in deep tech and her personality make her the right match for our fund.

Benedikt is a serial entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience in the restaurant technology sector. While selling his last company, he teamed up with an experienced team to found Souschef Ventures – a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage startups tackling the most pressing challenges in the food service and food supply chain industries. Besides that, he has been an active angel investor for nearly 10 years.

At Cloudberry Pionner Investments, Benedikt draws on his operator experience and sharp eye for early-stage breakout potential. He is deeply embedded in the European venture landscape, with a strong network of top-tier funds and founders across the continent. His focus is on helping exceptional teams build at the edge of regulation, data, and capital flows.