MEET THE TEAM.
MEET
THE TEAM.

Theresa is part of the investment team at Rivus Capital. Prior to Rivus, she worked as a project manager and product owner at a Berlin-based fintech in the field of impact investing. Prior to that, she gained tech and and investment experience at Berenberg, Union Investment and BNP Paribas. Theresa completed her B.Sc. in Banking & Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and is currently completing her M.Sc. in Economics at the NOVA School of Business and Economics. In her free time Theresa spends her time in nature surfing or skiing.

Theresa is part of the investment team at Rivus. Previously, she worked at a fintech in Berlin. Theresa completed her B.Sc. at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and is completing her M.Sc. in Economics at the NOVA School of Business and Economics.
Theresa Bender
Visiting Analyst
E: tb@rivuscap.com

Maximilian is a strategy and investment enthusiast. At Rivus Capital, he is a strategic and operational advisor for private equity and venture capital. At P&P Group, he serves as chief strategy officer (CSO). Maximilian has an entrepreneurial background that includes strategy consulting, start-up co-founding, various analytical roles, and private real estate investing.

Maximilian is a strategy and investment enthusiast. At Rivus Capital he is a strategic and operational advisor for both Private Equity and Venture Capital. At P&P Group his role is Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).
Maximilian Haupter-Maier
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
E: mh@rivuscap.com

Andre is a Senior Investment Manager in the Private Equity team. Before joining Rivus, he was a Vice President in the Investment Bank of Credit Suisse in Zurich and Hong Kong. He guided mid-market companies across various sectors through strategic acquisitions and divestments. Previously, he worked at PwC in Munich and UBS in Zurich. Andre holds a master’s degree in finance from the University of Liechtenstein. In his free time, he enjoys spending time in the Alps.

Andre is part of the Private Equity team. Before joining Rivus, he worked in Investment Banking and guided mid-market companies through strategic acquisitions and divestments. Andre holds a master’s degree in finance from the University of Liechtenstein. He enjoys spending time in the Alps.
Senior Investment Manager

Astrid is visiting analyst in the VC team at Rivus Capital. Alongside that she is pursuing her MSc studies in Business Management at Stockholm School of Economics and at the LSE. She is experienced in Nordic fintech startups, ESG reporting in large corporations in Sweden and banking. With a BSc in Corporate Sustainability, impact investing lies close to her heart, more specifically: climate tech, female founded startups and the future of energy!

Astrid is part of the VC team at Rivus Capital alongside her MSc studies at the LSE and Stockholm School of Economics. With a BSc in Corporate Sustainability and corporate experience as ESG analyst, impact investing lies close to her heart.
Visiting Analyst

Laura is a member of the investment team at Rivus Capital. She is currently completing her MSc in Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation at the LSE. Previously, she worked at the digital healthcare company Avi Medical as a Founders Associate (and other roles across the business development, operations and product teams). Before this, she gained further experience in other start-up companies. She holds a B.Sc. and a B.A. from LMU Munich. In her free time, Laura is a lover of good food (restaurants) and books, as well as an avid traveller and music junkie.

At Rivus Capital, Laura supports the investment team. She is currently completing her MSc in Information Systems and Digital Innovation at LSE. Previously she worked in various roles and teams at Avi Medical (a digital healthcare company).
Visiting Analyst
E: lk@rivuscap.com

Simon has been building up the venture activities at Rivus Capital since 2021. Previously, he worked for High-Tech Gründerfonds in Berlin, where he built up a venture portfolio in various sectors, after working at Horváth as a management consultant and in the areas of M&A and strategy. Simon graduated from WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management with a Master in Finance and Economics. In his free time, Simon enjoys playing tennis, skiing and traveling.

Simon has been building up the venture activities at Rivus Capital since 2021. Previously, he worked for HTGF in Berlin and gained experience in management consulting. Simon is a graduate of the WHU and in his free time, Simon enjoys playing tennis, skiing and traveling.
Simon Math
Partner
E: sm@rivuscap.com

At Rivus Capital, Ly supports the (venture capital) investment team. She is especially interested in disruptive technologies that have a strong impact on environment and sustainability. Currently, Ly is completing her M.Sc. in Management & Technology at the Technical University of Munich, with a focus on Finance as well as Computer Engineering. Previously, she gained practical experience in venture consulting as well as in the automotive industry and was responsible for the business development in various start-ups. In her free time, Ly enjoys spending time in the mountains or trying out new recipes.

At Rivus, Ly supports the investment team. She is particularly interested in disruptive technologies with a focus on sustainability. Currently, Ly is completing her M.Sc. in Management & Technology at the TU Munich. Previously, she gained practical experience in venture consulting and start-ups.
Visiting Analyst
E: ln@rivuscap.com

Being a Partner at Rivus, Dominik is focusing on innovative solutions solving the planet’s greatest challenges. Before joining Rivus, Dominik spent four years with Cherry Ventures contributing to and supporting a portfolio of more than a hundred companies. Prior, he spent several years as investment professional at CMP, a Private Equity Fund with focus on special situations. Dominik holds a M.Sc. in Finance from ESADE Business School, where he specialized in Venture Capital & Private Equity. He heads the Berlin office and enjoys sportive activities and exploring new countries.

Being a Partner at Rivus, Dominik is focusing on innovative solutions solving the planet’s greatest challenges. Prior, Dominik spent several years with Cherry Ventures and CMP, a Private Equity Fund with focus on special situations. Dominik holds a M.Sc. in Finance from ESADE Business School and heads the office in Berlin.
Dominik Perisa
Partner
E: dp@rivuscap.com

Michael is the founder of Rivus Capital as well as P&P Group with offices in Munich, Berlin, London and Nuremberg. As an operational investor with excellent technical expertise and a 30-year experience, he invests in the sectors of real estate, venture capital and private equity.

Michael is the founder of Rivus Capital as well as P&P Group with offices in Munich, Berlin, London and Nuremberg. As an operational investor with excellent technical expertise and a 30-year experience, he invests in the sectors of real estate, venture capital and private equity.
Michael Peter
Founder and Chairman

As a partner, Patrick heads the private equity division at Rivus Capital. He brings several years of professional experience in the private equity business and in management consulting with stations in Frankfurt, London and Munich. He has assisted companies from various sectors with strategy development, equity capital measures and growth projects. Patrick holds a Master of Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. In his free time, Patrick enjoys being in the mountains, traveling and is a soccer enthusiast.

As a partner, Patrick heads the Private Equity division and brings with him several years of professional experience in the investment business as well as in management consulting with stations in Frankfurt, London and Munich. Patrick holds a Master of Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. In his free time, Patrick enjoys traveling and is a soccer enthusiast.
Patrick Schloter
Partner
E: ps@rivuscap.com

Moritz is part of the Private Equity investment team at Rivus Capital. Before joining Rivus, he worked as an investment professional at an investment holding with focus on special situations and as a consultant at a corporate finance boutique in Munich. Moritz holds a M.Sc. in Economics from Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich. In his free time, Moritz enjoys playing squash, hiking and skiing.

Moritz is part of the Private Equity investment team at Rivus Capital and joins with prior work experience at an investment holding and at a corporate finance boutique in Munich. Moritz holds a M.Sc. in Economics from Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich. In his free time, Moritz enjoys playing squash, hiking and skiing.
Moritz Schneider
Analyst

Teresa is a Partner at Rivus Capital focusing on innovative solutions in UrbanTech. Prior to joining Rivus, Teresa was a VP at Round Hill Ventures and previously also led London operations at Sonder. She also has prior experience at the Boston Consulting Group as well as a real estate advisory firm. Teresa has an MBA from Columbia Business School, and a BS in Hotel Administration from Cornell University, with a minor in real estate. In her free time, Teresa has travelled to 80+ countries and enjoys going to the ballet and museums.

Teresa is a Partner at Rivus Capital. Prior to joining Rivus, Teresa was a VP at Round Hill Ventures, led London operations at Sonder, and was a consultant at the Boston Consulting Group. Teresa has an MBA from Columbia Business School, and a BS from Cornell University.
Teresa Lee
Partner