Dr. Marc Mogalle

Commander
DISC Type : D

Managing Director at Business Buddies GmbH

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Overview

Dr. Marc Mogalle is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience across the entire venture capital value chain. As Managing Director of Business Buddies, he serves as a fractional CFO and coach for sustainable startups, focusing on ClimateTech and the circular economy. He earned his doctorate in sustainable development.

He is deeply involved in the startup ecosystem, serving as a coach for the Climate KIC Accelerator and as president of the University of St. Gallens Berlin alumni chapter, fostering a strong professional community. A recommended book of his is "Originals" by Adam Grant, suggesting an appreciation for non-conformist ideas.

Unique fact: He co-drafted a business plan for a green venture capital fund back in 1998, positioning him as a very early pioneer in the climate tech investment space.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Very Quick

Impact-Driven

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  They are not always relationship oriented. More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Startups
His firm, Business Buddies, is dedicated to helping sustainable and climatetech startups build, scale, and secure funding through fractional CFO and coaching services.
Venture Fundraising
He frequently publishes fundraising advice for founders, positioning himself as an expert on helping startups become investor-ready and raise capital.
ClimateTech Investing
Has focused on sustainability and ClimateTech since his career began in 2000, investing across energy, mobility, and the circular economy.

Media Appearances

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Work History

3-2010
Managing Director at Business Buddies GmbH
4-2022
Master at Masters of Scale International
1-2024
Angel Investor & Advisor at Sybilion
6-2023
Fractional CFO & Angel investor at Watergenics
3-2022
Angel investor & Advisor at onyo GmbH

Education

1994 - 1997
Ms. from University of St.Gallen
1997 - 2000
Dr. from Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg

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Exp : 15 Location : Berlin, Berlin, Germany Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Managing Director at Business Buddies GmbH
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Insights For Selling To Dr. Marc

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Be respectful but crisp
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Avoid being too verbose

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr. Marc is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr. Marc

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr. Marc move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Dr. Marc take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Dr. Marc

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