Aline Vedder Principal Lakestar Aline has always been drawn to technological innovation and entrepreneurial challenges. She works in Lakestar’s Berlin office as Principal focusing on investment opportunities in the health sector as well as in sustainability tech.

Prior to joining Lakestar she worked in Ananda Ventures, forming part of the investment team of Munich based growth fund Acton Capital Partners and developed expertise in the fields of digital health, direct-to-consumer brands and fintech.

She started her career at Rocket Internet in Berlin where she gained operational experience and consulted founders across Rocket’s core geographies in marketing and communications. She also headed the global PR team of a fintech portfolio company.

Aline holds a Master’s degree from the London School of Economics (LSE) and a PhD degree in Medical Psychology and Sociology from LMU Munich. Away from work, she’s happiest on skis or hiking the Bavarian Alps.