Ben Tellings
Description
Ben Tellings is the Former CEO of ING-Diba
Investor Profile
Ben Tellings has backed more than 1 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on EdTech, Financial Services, FinTech.
Stage Focus
- Seed (100%)
Country Focus
- Germany (100%)
Industry Focus
- Edtech
- Financial Services
- Fintech
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.
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