Christoph has spent nearly 20 years helping companies grow through smart and strategic financing. Before joining Gilion, he was part of the venture and growth debt team at Silicon Valley Bank in Germany, where he helped invest over EUR 175 million into innovative tech companies. Earlier in his career, he held roles at major banks including RBS, ING, and Mediobanca, working across areas like leveraged finance, acquisition finance, and structured finance.

What drives Christoph is a desire to make funding more accessible and better suited to founders’ needs. He’s passionate about showing that equity isn’t the only path—and that the right kind of debt can help businesses grow without giving up too much ownership too early. At Gilion, he’s especially focused on supporting strong companies that may not fit the traditional VC mold, but still have great potential.

Founders and teams who work with Christoph often describe him as a fair, honest, and reliable partner—someone who brings experience, clarity, and real commitment to helping them succeed.