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Christoph Janz

Christoph Janz

Managing Partner at Point Nine Capital, SaaS and marketplace investor

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Berlin, Germany
Stuttgart, Germany
Joined January 2025

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Christoph Janz is a highly experienced internet entrepreneur who transitioned into a successful angel investor and later a venture capitalist. He co-founded two internet startups, DealPilot.com (acquired by eBay) in 1997 and Pageflakes (acquired by LiveUniverse) in 2005, showcasing a strong track record in building and exiting technology companies. forbes+1
As a Managing Partner at Point Nine Capital since 2011, Christoph Janz is a prominent figure in the European early-stage SaaS and marketplace investment landscape. His portfolio includes notable companies like Zendesk, Loom, Algolia, Contentful, Typeform, and Clio, with his early investment in Zendesk being a particularly successful highlight. forbes+3
Christoph Janz is a prolific writer and thought leader on SaaS, venture capital, and technology trends, sharing his insights through his personal blog "The Angel VC" and contributions to "Point Nine Land" on Medium. His writings often cover topics like freemium models, CAC payback time, and the impact of AI on software development and entrepreneurship. blogspot+2

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Started trading Commodore C64 computers at age 12, indicating an early interest in technology and entrepreneurship. forbes+1