Tobias Buck

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Investor I Supervisory Board Chairman at DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Tobias Buck is an investor and board leader with deep expertise in private equity, having previously worked with Goldman Sachs. He is the Supervisory Board Chairman for DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG and the Co-Founder & CFO of fintech firm Distributed Technologies Research. Colleagues describe him as highly analytical, driven, and efficient.

Tobias combines his analytical and structured approach with a passion for the creative fields, which is reflected in his leadership within the live entertainment industry. He also takes a keen interest in UK politics and economic policy, publicly sharing his analysis on fiscal matters.

His fintech company, Distributed Technologies Research, was acquired by the NYSE-listed company Bakkt in an all-share deal.

Personality Overview

Risk Tolerant

Big Vision Person

Objective Evaluator

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Fintech Infrastructure
Co-founded DTR to build a global payments network using stablecoins and blockchain, which was later acquired by NYSE-listed Bakkt.
Live Entertainment
As Supervisory Board Chairman of DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG, he is deeply involved in the strategy and governance of a major live entertainment and ticketing company.
Private Equity
His career is rooted in private equity, with significant experience at Goldman Sachs and Novalpina Capital, focusing on buyouts and growth equity.

Media Appearances

Tobias Buck - DEAG Entertainment. Featured in DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG (Investor Relations)

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Work History

6-2024
Investor I Supervisory Board Chairman at DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG
6-2022 - 6-2024
Investor I Supervisory Board Vice Chairman at DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG
1-2020 - 6-2022
Investor I Supervisory Board Member at DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG
Co-Founder I Group CFO at Distributed Technologies Research
4-2024
Investor I Series A, B at Enhanced Games

Education

2009 - 2011
M.Sc. & Diplôme de Grande École from ESCP Business School
2009 - 2009
International Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

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Insights For Selling To Tobias

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tobias is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tobias

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tobias move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Tobias take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Tobias

Personality Compatibility


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