Filip Dames
VCFounding Partner, Cherry Ventures
Zalando co-founder backing deep tech founders
Berlin, Germany3 notable investments
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
AIDeep TechFintechHealthcareInfrastructure
Background
Filip Dames founded Cherry Ventures in 2013 after being part of Zalando's founding team, where he drove international expansion and founded Zalando Lounge. He started his entrepreneurial career founding a digital art marketplace. Filip is a three-time Midas List Europe honoree and was named Investor of the Year 2022 by the German Startup Association.
Investment Thesis
Backing teams building lasting businesses that positively influence millions of lives.
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
Sectors
AIDeep TechFintechHealthcareInfrastructure
Based in: Berlin, Germany (Europe)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026