Valerie B. ^Leader

My curiosity and drive for learning have shaped me into who I am today.
Recognizing that my achievements wouldn't be possible without the collaboration of partners and colleagues, I'm grateful for their support that has kept me on track, even during tough times. Building a company is a team effort; it's tough to go far alone.

My journey started with my enthusiasm for health and technology, driving me to co-found Mrs.Sporty at 24, alongside tennis legend Steffi Graf and fitness expert Mark Mastrov.

Later, in 2011, I established Pixformance Sports GmbH, bringing innovative digital solutions to the fitness and health market. The Pixformance Stations I developed assist therapists across eleven countries in providing personalized exercise plans and digital feedback.

In 2020, I launched the fitness mirror VAHA across several countries, leveraging the success of Pixformance. VAHA offers interactive personal training through a mirror surface, with live courses and on-demand videos. Notably, goalkeeper legend Manuel Neuer joined in 2021, and the company was sold in late 2022.

In this vein, I'm excited about supporting other entrepreneurs, guiding them towards innovation and real-world impact. Innovation is a force that shapes and transforms our world.
These goals drive my roles as a venture partner at "Exceptional Ventures" in London since 2022, and as a partner and Management Director Germany at the esteemed French venture capital fund "XAnge."