Podcast
Podcast
Podcast
21.4.2023
The Gorillas delivery service was founded in May 2020 in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. A hype developed around the start-up, particularly in major cities such as Berlin. Everyone was talking about the bike couriers with their big black backpacks and red lettering. The idea was to order snacks for movie nights and other groceries at the push of a button at low delivery charges and within a very short time. This was perfect timing for many consumers.
With its business model, Gorillas was one of the pioneers of fast food delivery in Germany. Many investors speculated on rapid growth and the startup's growing market power. That was the theory. But the venture capitalists' bet did not work out.
In this episode, Daniel Schex is our guest expert. In conversation with Christina Kleinfeld, he talks about the exciting Gorillas case, the VC market and future opportunities for investors.
This podcast is produced by Podstars by OMR. It is presented by the family office FINVIA and Finance Forward.
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Podcast
21.4.2023
Daniel Schex
Episode 7 is about the startup Gorillas, founded in 2020, and future opportunities in the venture capital segment.
The Gorillas delivery service was founded in May 2020 in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. A hype developed around the start-up, particularly in major cities such as Berlin. Everyone was talking about the bike couriers with their big black backpacks and red lettering. The idea was to order snacks for movie nights and other groceries at the push of a button at low delivery charges and within a very short time. This was perfect timing for many consumers.
With its business model, Gorillas was one of the pioneers of fast food delivery in Germany. Many investors speculated on rapid growth and the startup's growing market power. That was the theory. But the venture capitalists' bet did not work out.
In this episode, Daniel Schex is our guest expert. In conversation with Christina Kleinfeld, he talks about the exciting Gorillas case, the VC market and future opportunities for investors.
This podcast is produced by Podstars by OMR. It is presented by the family office FINVIA and Finance Forward.
About the author
Daniel Schex
Daniel Schex is an Investment Analyst in Private Equity at FINVIA.
Daniel Schex holds a Master of Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. He completed part of this two-year Master's degree at Harvard University (specializing in private equity and venture capital). He also holds a Bachelor of Finance & Management from ISM (Munich).
Before joining FINVIA, he worked at HQ Trust in private equity, the multi-family office of the Harald Quandt family. Prior to his studies, he completed vocational training and then worked for two years as a financial advisor in the private client segment.
