Mario Götze, the Second Chapter of His Soccer Career: Full-Scale Venture Investment Expansion

Mario Götze, who played as a key player for the German national team during the 2014 Brazil World Cup, is approaching the final stages of his professional soccer career. Now 33 years old, he is shifting his focus from success on the pitch to the world of investment. According to reports from PANews, Mario Götze has been preparing his post-retirement life plan for several years and has already built a solid private investment portfolio.

From Professional Athlete to Investor: A Planned Transition

For most professional athletes, their 30s are the time to start considering the end of their competitive careers. However, Mario Götze is different. He sensed the turning point in his career early and has been making systematic preparations. About seven years ago, Mario Götze began a full-scale entry into venture capital, starting with transactions with startups originating from Dortmund University, marking the beginning of his investment activities. This strategic decision laid the foundation for his current diversified investment portfolio.

Companion-M: A Tech and Healthcare-Focused Investment Strategy

Mario Götze’s investment vehicle, “Companion-M,” functions not just as a personal fund management entity but as a professional investment organization with a clear investment strategy. The firm specializes in high-growth sectors such as software, healthcare, cybersecurity, and biotechnology, focusing on early-stage startups.

Mario Götze and a small advisory team review approximately 100 potential investment cases each month, taking a cautious and strategic approach by making 1-2 angel investments per month in seed or pre-seed stage companies. Additionally, he plans to make 1-2 more investments in the private credit sector by the end of the year, further diversifying his investment areas.

Proactive Investment in Cryptocurrencies: Mario Götze’s Multi-Faceted Investment Approach

Mario Götze’s investment activities are not limited to traditional venture capital. He has also shown early interest in the cryptocurrency and NFT markets and has actively invested in them. At that time, he changed his X account name to “mariogotze.eth” and set his profile picture to a Smolverse NFT with the caption “Taking a step into the world of cryptocurrency,” demonstrating his serious commitment to the blockchain industry (his current account name and image have since been changed).

This multi-domain investment approach suggests that Mario Götze is not merely managing assets but has a deep interest and understanding of emerging technologies and innovative business models. His future investment activities, as he transitions from sporting glory to the business world, are expected to continue attracting industry attention.