# Christoph Janz, Managing Partner at Point Nine

> Christoph Janz, Managing Partner at Point Nine. 10 investments on record. The rounds they were named in and the filings that name them, each with its source.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/person/christoph-janz (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Christoph Janz

Managing Partner at [Point Nine Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/point-nine-capital)

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Latest rounds

- **ShiftPlanning** Series A · $1M Aug 2012
- **Server Density** Seed · $305k Nov 2011
- **HipWay** Seed · $2.8M Oct 2011

Backs *Enterprise Software* *Professional Services* *IT Services* *Software*

Profile summary

- **Rounds named:** 10 last Aug 2012
- **Filings:** 4 with regulators
- **Podcasts:** 6 +2 mentions

What this record rests on

- ✓ **Named in rounds** 10 rounds name them
- ✓ **On filings** 4 filings with a regulator
- ✓ **Linked to a firm** At Point Nine Capital
- **Claimed** Not claimed yet

Titles come from filings their firm signed.

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## The firm

[**Point Nine Capital** VC firm · DE **15** cheques in 12 months **183** all time **6** led deploying](https://millionrounds.com/fund/point-nine-capital)

## Rounds they were named in

- **Rounds:** 10
- **Led:** 0
- **Disclosed:** $6M
- **Active:** 2008–12

2012

- [ShiftPlanning](https://millionrounds.com/company/shiftplanning) *Series A* **$1M** *US* Aug 2012 Joined · +1 investor · historical

2011

- [Server Density](https://millionrounds.com/company/server-density) *Seed* **$305k** *GB* Nov 2011 Joined · +3 investors · historical
- [HipWay](https://millionrounds.com/company/hipway) *Seed* **$2.8M** *RU* Oct 2011 Joined · +12 investors · historical
- [ShiftPlanning](https://millionrounds.com/company/shiftplanning) *Seed* **$50k** *US* Sept 2011 Joined · +1 investor · historical
- [FinanceAcar](https://millionrounds.com/company/financeacar) *Series A* *GB* Aug 2011 Joined · +2 investors · historical
- [Server Density](https://millionrounds.com/company/server-density) *Seed* **$218k** *GB* May 2011 Joined · +3 investors · historical
- [Geckoboard](https://millionrounds.com/company/geckoboard) *Seed* **$300k** *GB* Jan 2011 Joined · +4 investors · historical

2010

- [Gengo](https://millionrounds.com/company/gengo) *Seed* **$750k** *JP* Aug 2010 Joined · +6 investors · historical

2009

- [FreeAgent](https://millionrounds.com/company/freeagent) *Seed* **$150k** *GB* Mar 2009 Joined · historical

2008

- [Zendesk](https://millionrounds.com/company/zendesk) *Seed* **$500k** *US* Jun 2008 Joined · historical

By stage

- Seed **8**
- Series A **2**

What they backed

Enterprise Software **2** Professional Services **1** IT Services **1** Software **1**

Alongside

- [Point Nine Capital *3*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/point-nine-capital-2)
- [500 Startups *2*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/500-startups)
- [Qamar Aziz *2*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/qamar-aziz)
- [Alex Zubillaga *1*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/alex-zubillaga)
- [Alexander Bruehl *1*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/alexander-bruehl)
- [Anthemis Group *1*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/anthemis-group)
- Brian Nelson *1*
- [Cem Sertoglu *1*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/cem-sertoglu)

Rounds where a report named this person rather than a firm, matched on name: read it as a strong hint, not proof, since people share names.

## Companies they are listed as backing

Portfolio

- [Automile](https://millionrounds.com/company/automile)
- [ChartMogul](https://millionrounds.com/startup/chartmogul)
- [Clio](https://millionrounds.com/company/clio)
- [CloudTalk](https://millionrounds.com/startup/cloudtalk-2)
- [Contactually](https://millionrounds.com/startup/contactually)
- [Factorial](https://millionrounds.com/startup/factorial-2)
- [FreeAgent](https://millionrounds.com/startup/freeagent)
- [Geckoboard](https://millionrounds.com/startup/geckoboard)
- [Gengo](https://millionrounds.com/startup/gengo)
- [HappyCo](https://millionrounds.com/company/happyco)
- [Juro](https://millionrounds.com/startup/juro)
- [Kreditech](https://millionrounds.com/company/kreditech)
- [LottieLab](https://millionrounds.com/startup/lottielab)
- [Mavenoid](https://millionrounds.com/company/mavenoid)
- [Momox](https://millionrounds.com/startup/momox)
- [SaaStock](https://millionrounds.com/startup/saastock)
- [Server Density](https://millionrounds.com/startup/server-density)
- [Spinnakr](https://millionrounds.com/startup/spinnakr)
- [StyleSeat](https://millionrounds.com/startup/styleseat)
- [Typeform](https://millionrounds.com/company/typeform)
- [Unamo](https://millionrounds.com/startup/unamo)
- [Unbounce](https://millionrounds.com/startup/unbounce)
- [Whereby](https://millionrounds.com/startup/whereby)
- [userfox](https://millionrounds.com/startup/userfox)
- Back
- Cibando
- Deskbookers
- FinanceAcar
- Fundly
- HipWay
- Hull
- Propertybase
- Seedcamp
- ShiftPlanning
- Zendesk
- inFakt

## Where they are named on record

Filings

- SEC Form D · Venture Capital fund **[Point Nine Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/point-nine-capital)** Managing Director of General Partner of Issuer on 2 filings · since 2019
- SEC Form D · Company raising **NexHealth, Inc.** Director on 4 filings · since 2019
- SEC Form D · Company raising **GoSpotCheck, Inc.** Director on 3 filings · since 2016
- SEC Form D · Venture Capital fund **[Point Nine Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/point-nine-capital)** Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer since 2015

Each row is a document a firm filed with a regulator: somebody signed it, and it carries a date.

## Also at Point Nine Capital

- [**Kolja Hebenstreit** Co-Founder & Venture Partner *5 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/kolja-hebenstreit)
- [**Alexander Bruehl** Founder & Owner *4 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/alexander-bruehl)
- [**Ron Hillmann** Co-Founder, Investor, Principal C-Level #Propnologe *1 round*](https://millionrounds.com/person/ron-hillmann)
- [**Alex George** Productions *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/alex-george)
- [**Bethany D'Sylva** Senior Fund Operations Manager *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/bethany-d-sylva)
- [**Caitlin Watson** Office Manager and Ta *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/caitlin-watson)
- [**Christoph Janz Janz** Team *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/christoph-janz-janz)
- [**David Ola** Investor *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-ola)

## Hear them before you pitch them

- [The Official SaaStr Podcast](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/saastr) · 25 Sept 2024 · 29 min SaaStr 759: 5 Metrics that Matter When Raising Your SaaS Series A and Series B Round with Christoph Janz, Partner at Point Nine Capital With [Christoph Janz](https://millionrounds.com/person/christoph-janz) About this episode SaaStr 759: 5 Metrics that Matter When Raising Your SaaS Series A and Series B Round with Christoph Janz, Partner at Point Nine Capital What data and metrics do you need to convince SaaS investors you're in good shape and aligned with what they care about? Christoph Janz, Partner at Point Nine… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [The Official SaaStr Podcast](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/saastr) · 27 Sept 2023 · 25 min SaaStr 689: The Latest 2023 Napkin Reveal: What it Takes to Raise Capital with Christoph Janz, General Partner of Point Nine Capital With [Christoph Janz](https://millionrounds.com/person/christoph-janz) About this episode Given the massive downturn that started 18 months ago, many SaaS founders are nervous about what it takes to raise capital in SaaS in 2023. Christoph Janz, General Partner of Point Nine Capital, shares some answers about what it takes to raise capital in SaaS, overall investment activity in 2023,… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [The Official SaaStr Podcast](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/saastr) · 14 Oct 2022 · 27 min SaaStr 599: Growth vs. Efficiency: How to Weatherproof Your SaaS Startup for Tougher Times with Point Nine Founder and Partner Christoph Janz With [Christoph Janz](https://millionrounds.com/person/christoph-janz) About this episode It's no secret that 2022 has brought market shifts that even the previous two years lacked. While previously, investors were a bit more open and hyper-focused on growth, now SaaS VCs are more interested in proving efficiency alongside growth. As always, investors still have high-growth… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [The Official SaaStr Podcast](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/saastr) · 29 Jun 2022 · 26 min SaaStr 568: Mind the Gap: Balancing Growth and Efficiency in Tougher Times with Point Nine Managing Partner Christoph Janz With [Christoph Janz](https://millionrounds.com/person/christoph-janz) About this episode In the last few weeks, the VC funding environment has changed dramatically. In this session, Christoph will share tactical advice on how to weatherproof your financial plan for the funding downturn. You can see Christoph's slides here:… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [The Twenty Minute VC](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/20vc) · 24 Nov 2021 · 31 min 20VC: The Contentful Memo: Point Nine's Christoph Janz on The Cold Email That Led to a Unicorn Investment, How To Approach Market Sizing and Timing & The Pros and Cons of Pre-Emptive Rounds, When To Do Them vs When Not To? With [Christoph Janz](https://millionrounds.com/person/christoph-janz) About this episode Christoph Janz is the Co-Founder and General Partner @ Point Nine, one of Europe's leading early-stage firms with a portfolio including the likes of Zendesk, Algolia, Revolut, Nex Health, Loom and of course, Contentful. Prior to co-founding Point Nine, Christoph was a prolific angel investor and… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [The Official SaaStr Podcast](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/saastr) · 4 Feb 2021 · 27 min SaaStr 424: How To Raise Your Next Round. What It Takes to Really Raise Capital in 2021 with Christoph Janz, Co-Founder and Partner @ Point Nine Capital With [Christoph Janz](https://millionrounds.com/person/christoph-janz) About this episode Each year, Point 9 Capital surveys founders and investors to explore what it takes to raise capital for SaaS companies. In this episode, Christoph Janz, a Founding Partner at Point 9 Capital, gives his data-backed insight into what investors are looking for in the year ahead. Video and blog… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page

### Mentioned in

Episodes that name Christoph Janz in their description, which is not the same as being on them.

- [BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/brave-southeast-asia) · 10 Oct 2024 · 24 min 8 Ways to Build a Unicorn with 1 in 40 Roulette Odds - E484 Mentions [Christoph Janz](https://millionrounds.com/person/christoph-janz) About this episode Jeremy Au defined startups as newly established businesses bringing future technologies to the present, with unicorns being those valued at over $1 billion. These valuations are typically driven by revenue generation of around $100 million annually and market confidence in future profitability, eg.… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [Village Global Podcast](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/village-global) · 22 Sept 2020 · 48 min Investing in SaaS and Digital Marketplaces with Point Nine Capital Mentions [Christoph Janz](https://millionrounds.com/person/christoph-janz)[Louis Coppey](https://millionrounds.com/person/louis-coppey)[Pawel Chudzinski](https://millionrounds.com/person/pawel-chudzinski) About this episode Erik is joined on this episode by Ricardo Sequerra (@ric0seq), Pawel Chudzinski (@pawell), Christoph Janz (@chrija), and Louis Coppey (@louicop), partners at Point Nine Capital. They discuss: - The background of the fund and how it got started. - Their journeys in venture so far. - Why they have an… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page

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