Speaking at OxGen 2026
Alexander Schmitt
Partner, Lightspeed
Alexander Schmitt is a Partner at Lightspeed, specialising in fintech, AI infrastructure, and application-layer technologies, including investments in companies like Paid, Helsing, and RobCo. Operating out of Europe, he is committed to empowering European startups to become global category leaders and strengthening the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Previously, Alexander founded a fintech startup to address industry challenges he experienced directly. Before his current role, he was an investor at Cherry Ventures.
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Oxford · Oct 15–16, 2026
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October 15–16, 2026 · Jesus College, University of Oxford