Dr. Aline Vedder

With a PhD in Neuroaesthetics, Aline is an investor with an impressive track record. Currently, she is Principle with LakeStar and previously worked with Munich-based Acton Capital Partners and Ananda Impact Ventures. She is passionate about impact investment, leveraging her knowledge of psychology and neuroscience to identify strong leaders

Dr. Aline Vedder is a highly respected investor with an impressive track record in the tech industry. She holds a PhD in Neuroaesthetics, which has given her a unique perspective on the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and technology.

Aline's interest in neuroaesthetics began during her undergraduate studies in psychology. She became fascinated by the relationship between the brain and beauty and how our perceptions of beauty influence our understanding of the world around us. This fascination led her to pursue a PhD in Neuroaesthetics at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, where she explored the neural basis of aesthetic experiences.

After completing her PhD, Aline decided to apply her knowledge of psychology and neuroscience to the field of impact investment. She joined Munich-based Acton Capital Partners, where she focused on identifying innovative startups that were using technology to create positive social and environmental impact. At Acton, Aline was responsible for sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, as well as working closely with portfolio companies to help them scale and achieve their impact goals.

In 2017, Aline joined Ananda Impact Ventures, a venture capital firm that specializes in impact investment. At Ananda, Aline focused on early-stage investments in startups that were working to address pressing global challenges, such as climate change, social inequality, and access to healthcare and education. During her time at Ananda, Aline led several successful investments, including in the Berlin-based social enterprise OneTraction, which provides digital skills training to refugees and underprivileged youth.

Today, Aline is a Principle with LakeStar, a venture capital firm that invests in technology startups across Europe and the United States. At LakeStar, Aline continues to focus on impact investment, leveraging her knowledge of psychology and neuroscience to identify strong leaders and innovative startups that are making a positive impact on the world. She is passionate about supporting founders who are working to solve some of the world's most pressing problems, and she is known for her ability to identify companies with a strong social or environmental mission.

In addition to her work in impact investment, Aline is also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. She is a mentor to women and underrepresented minorities, and she works with startups to help them create more inclusive workplaces. She believes that diversity is a key driver of innovation and success in the tech industry, and she is committed to helping build a more equitable and inclusive industry for everyone.

Dr. Aline Vedder's vision is to use her knowledge of psychology and neuroscience to create a more equitable and sustainable world through impact investment. She believes that technology has the power to drive positive social and environmental change, and she is dedicated to finding and supporting startups that are working towards this goal.