Ulrich Essmann, Angel Investor

Ulrich Essmann is Co‑Founder and former President of Sedo.com, where he helped build one of the world’s leading domain trading platforms. Since 2018, he has served as a Partner at saas.group Inc., supporting the growth of software companies, and since 2015, he has been an active angel investor through TechSeed Ventures. His career reflects a consistent focus on entrepreneurship, product innovation, and disruptive business models. Ulrich has supported startups across technology and consumer sectors, combining operational leadership with investment expertise. He is also a product enthusiast, known for backing ventures that challenge traditional markets and create new opportunities. As an angel investor, Ulrich has made investments in companies such as ResearchGate, Goodwall, Apptopia, SteadyHQ, and Miomente, while also supporting reward‑based crowdfunding projects like Original Unverpackt and Krautreporter. These investments reflect his interest in platforms that empower communities, foster innovation, and drive sustainable growth.