Alexander Schmitt is a Partner at a 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.