Katharina Baratta-Dragono
Meet Katharina
Investor
Berlin, Germany
Katharina Baratta-Dragono is an investor at Cherry Ventures, specializing in early-stage venture capital. Her career in tech and investment began at Rocket Internet, where she gained experience building and scaling companies. Prior to joining Cherry Ventures, she helped grow the e-commerce aggregator Razor Group, expanding its team from 100 to over 400 employees.
Areas of activity:
Reforestation / Rewilding
About:
Katharina Baratta-Dragono is a key investor at Cherry Ventures, focusing on investments in biodiversity restoration and rewilding initiatives. Her passion for venture capital began at Rocket Internet, where she gained deep insights into scaling tech-driven businesses. Katharina later contributed to the rapid growth of Razor Group, scaling it from 100 to over 400 employees. At Cherry Ventures, she supports transformative early-stage companies, including Forto, Carbo Culture, and Moss, which are dedicated to environmental sustainability, carbon capture, and nature-positive solutions
Involvement:
Cherry Ventures
Cherry Ventures is a European venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments. It partners with entrepreneurs, typically at the seed stage, to help build and scale startups across a wide range of sectors, particularly in tech. With a team composed of former founders and operators, Cherry Ventures brings deep operational expertise and support to its portfolio companies. The firm is known for its founder-friendly approach, offering guidance in areas such as product development, hiring, and international expansion, helping startups grow and achieve global success.