Partner
General Catalyst
Max Rimpel is a Partner at General Catalyst.
Having grown up in a small village in Germany, Max has a deep appreciation for entrepreneurship. To this day, he believes it’s the most powerful mechanism to bring about positive change. His drive “to see the world” ultimately led him to high school in the U.S., university in Berlin, advanced degrees in Paris and Madrid, internships in Japan and Brazil, stints at intergovernmental institutions and equity market research in the U.S. He was intrigued how technology changed our lives and began his tech career at Google in London.
Max transitioned into venture capital, joining Index Ventures, just as Europe became a fertile ground for ambitious founders. At General Catalyst, he continues to focus on B2B investment opportunities, now across both New York and Europe, which are the two ecosystems he is most bullish about. Away from work, he loves any sport involving a racquet or paddle, is a passionate piano player of limited ability and supports organizations that take on big challenges, such as Human Rights Watch and Black Girls CODE.
