Oliver Samwer
Co-Founder & Chief Executive, Rocket Internet
After co-founding Alando, which was sold to eBay, he teamed up with his brothers to develop copycat fashion e-commerce websites.
Oliver Samwer Says Rocket Internet Investors Need to Think Long-Term
Rocket Internet's investors need to buy into its five to 10 year plans rather than focusing on short-term market fluctuations, founder Oliver Samwer told a German newspaper.
Oliver Samwer Says Rocket Internet Investors Need to Think Long-Term
Rocket Internet's investors need to buy into its five to 10 year plans rather than focusing on short-term market fluctuations, founder Oliver Samwer told a German newspaper.
Kinnevik Directors Exit Rocket Board in Sign of Fraying Alliance
Investment AB Kinnevik pulled its two directors from the supervisory board of Rocket Internet SE, the latest sign of growing friction between two companies that have co-invested in European and emerging market startups for several years.
Kinnevik Directors Exit Rocket Board in Sign of Fraying Alliance
Investment AB Kinnevik pulled its two directors from the supervisory board of Rocket Internet SE, the latest sign of growing friction between two companies that have co-invested in European and emerging market startups for several years.
Rocket Internet Shares Fall Again on Valuation Concerns
Shares in German e-commerce investor Rocket Internet took another tumble as concerns grew over the worth of its portfolio after a cut in the valuation of its online clothing sites operating in emerging markets.
Rocket Internet Shares Fall Again on Valuation Concerns
Shares in German e-commerce investor Rocket Internet took another tumble as concerns grew over the worth of its portfolio after a cut in the valuation of its online clothing sites operating in emerging markets.
Berlin Boosts Funds to Find Next Zalando
Berlin has already surpassed London as Europe’s top venture capital destination. A pair of VC firms are poised to extend the lead.
Berlin Boosts Funds to Find Next Zalando
Berlin has already surpassed London as Europe’s top venture capital destination. A pair of VC firms are poised to extend the lead.
Rocket Internet Vows to Limit Losses After 2015 Cash Burn
German e-commerce firm Rocket Internet said it was on track to make three of its start-ups profitable by the end of 2017, and its losses should have peaked last year when its companies burned through 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion).
Rocket Internet Vows to Limit Losses After 2015 Cash Burn
German e-commerce firm Rocket Internet said it was on track to make three of its start-ups profitable by the end of 2017, and its losses should have peaked last year when its companies burned through 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion).
Rocket Internet Fund Gives Start-ups Edge as Capital Dries Up
German e-commerce investor Rocket Internet has attracted $420 million to a new fund it hopes will speed up and simplify capital raising for its start-ups, potentially giving them an edge as investors become more cautious.
Rocket Internet Fund Gives Start-ups Edge as Capital Dries Up
German e-commerce investor Rocket Internet has attracted $420 million to a new fund it hopes will speed up and simplify capital raising for its start-ups, potentially giving them an edge as investors become more cautious.
Rocket Internet Faces New Setback with Loss of Senior Managers
Germany's Rocket Internet is losing two senior managers in the latest setback for a company that a year ago was considered one of Europe's best hopes for competing with global tech giants.
Rocket Internet Faces New Setback with Loss of Senior Managers
Germany's Rocket Internet is losing two senior managers in the latest setback for a company that a year ago was considered one of Europe's best hopes for competing with global tech giants.
Zalando Q1 Sales Grow 29 Percent on Spring Clothes Demand
Zalando SE’s first-quarter sales rose 29 percent as Europe’s largest online fashion retailer posted a second straight quarterly profit.
Zalando Q1 Sales Grow 29 Percent on Spring Clothes Demand
Zalando SE’s first-quarter sales rose 29 percent as Europe’s largest online fashion retailer posted a second straight quarterly profit.
Zalando Surges as Spring Clothing Demand Spurs Upbeat Forecast
Zalando SE surged to a record in Frankfurt after Europe’s largest online fashion retailer said it expects first-quarter sales to rise faster than expected on strong demand for spring clothing.
Zalando Surges as Spring Clothing Demand Spurs Upbeat Forecast
Zalando SE surged to a record in Frankfurt after Europe’s largest online fashion retailer said it expects first-quarter sales to rise faster than expected on strong demand for spring clothing.
The Mall Bites Back as Stores Offer Experiences Lacking Online
While growth in Internet retailing has outpaced store-based sales gains in recent years, the mall is starting to reclaim some ground, data from researcher Euromonitor show.
The Mall Bites Back as Stores Offer Experiences Lacking Online
While growth in Internet retailing has outpaced store-based sales gains in recent years, the mall is starting to reclaim some ground, data from researcher Euromonitor show.
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