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Martin Breckheimer, PhD, veteran corporate financier, joins Vine Ventures New York office

PRESS RELEASE

Apr 15, 2022

Martin Breckheimer, PhD, an accomplished international corporate financier with comprehensive experience in providing constructive financial services, joins Vine Ventures as a Venture Partner based in New York.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Martin Breckheimer, PhD, an accomplished international corporate financier with comprehensive experience in providing constructive financial services, joins Vine Ventures as a Venture Partner based in New York.


"I have known Martin for over a decade since meeting him at Commerzbank's Investor's Day in New York and have always been impressed with his professional accomplishments, unique business insights, and international experience and outlook. Vine Ventures is most excited to welcome Martin onboard to serve our clients on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as other regions where his expertise proves invaluable," said Evelyn Y.K. Lee, Managing Partner.


As a commercial banker Martin is versed in international settings of corporate finance, export finance, and project finance. He provides value by structuring and executing strategic funding plans for ventures or businesses within relevant legislation. His collaboration with business comprises a breadth of services, including appropriate hedging, further risk mitigation, and syndication.


Martin's latest corporate role was Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking with LBBW in New York. He was responsible for a diverse loan portfolio of engineering and manufacturing companies of USD 2.6 billion, and continuously raised funds through the bank or in capital markets for the purpose of financing investments, acquisitions, working capital solutions, and projects.


Previously, he was Head of International Department and Export and Trade Finance at Commerzbank, New York Branch, changing the funding format of the existing portfolio during the financial crisis of 2008, mitigating risks, introducing new products, and successfully closing landmark transactions in the energy, steel, and manufacturing sectors.


Martin currently is the Treasurer of the Friends of Freiburg Alumni Association in New York. The native German holds dual EU-US citizenship and is fluent in English, French, and Spanish.

About Vine Ventures

Vine Ventures is an international venture capital platform, investor, and corporate advisory service provider focusing on impact investments. Our portfolio is comprised of $5M-$5B firms in bioscience, EV, fintech, medical services, sustainability solutions, and other new ventures, with footprints in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. We work with seasoned investment partners in Canada, US, Germany, London, and Hong Kong, each with 20+ years experience in complex and high growth organizations from start-ups to global 500.


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