Darius Kahlert

Darius Kahlert is an emerging talent in the venture capital and startup ecosystem, currently serving as an Investor at Picus Capital. His passion lies in technology startups, and he actively seeks out ambitious founders to support. He also leverages his expertise as an Advisory Board member and former Vice Chairman of thinc! e.V., a student initiative fostering entrepreneurship at the University of Mannheim, where he mentors aspiring professionals in venture capital, consulting, and startup careers. picuscap+2

Academically, Darius has demonstrated exceptional performance, graduating as the 'year's best' from the Universität Mannheim with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. His academic excellence is further highlighted by being a recipient of both the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship and the PROMOS Scholarship, which facilitated his semester abroad at San Diego State University where he also maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA. linkedin+1

Beyond his formal education and venture capital endeavors, Darius possesses entrepreneurial experience, having run a side business called UNUS, an early-stage startup focused on e-commerce logistics. This hands-on experience in the startup world complements his advisory roles and investment focus, providing a well-rounded perspective on the challenges and opportunities within the industry. picuscap

In his personal life, Darius maintains a keen interest in sports, including running and dancing, and engages in strategic thinking through chess. He also enjoys traveling, having embarked on an exchange semester in San Diego and traveled through Puerto Rico. Notably, he personally claims to have achieved a world record while running a marathon. couchsurfing+1