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Nicolas Schmidt is a core member of Boston Consulting Group's Principal Investors & Private Equity (PIPE) practice with a focus on technology investment/tech capital clients . He has considerable experience leading private equity engagements and is a leading member of the growth equity and consumer tech team. Nicolas has performed over 100 due diligences on technology companies with a focus on vertical B2B software and consumer tech.

In addition, Nicolas co-leads the Social Impact practice in Stockholm and is head of the gaming team for Europe. Nicolas originally joined BCG in 2013, leaving in 2017 before rejoining the firm in 2018. Nicolas founded a social startup (a food-sharing app) while he was at university that earned multiple awards.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • Diplom, mathematics, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich
  • Bachelor's, economics, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich




Publications and Videos

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Leveling Up for the New Reality

The days of double-digit growth are gone. Game publishers must embrace new monetization strategies and focus on markets—and demographics—that they haven’t fully tapped.
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State of European Angel Investing 2024

State of European Angels 2024: BCG research highlights Europe's emergence as a deep-tech powerhouse but must tackle five structural challenges to strengthen its position in the global late-stage VC landscape.
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Could GenAI Be Gaming’s Ultimate Power-Up?

By accelerating game development, GenAI lets creators focus more time—and budgets—on innovative, differentiated gameplay. So why aren’t more studios embracing the technology?
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Europe’s Growth Equity Landscape

Institutional investors see an opportunity in companies that are past the VC stage but not yet big enough for buyout firms.
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The State of European Angel Investing

Discover the key factors driving the growth of European angel investing in the startup ecosystem that bolster the potential for innovation. Read more.
What PE Needs to Know About Geopolitics and Tech|Hero

What PE Needs to Know About Geopolitics and Tech

Supply chain disruptions. Cybersecurity. Trade wars. New taxes. The global geopolitical landscape is getting far trickier for technology investors. Here’s how they can negotiate it.
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Global Capital Flows in the Postpandemic World

The pandemic has amplified trends that were already underway, but it is also driving radical changes in consumer behavior and other areas that will affect investments in industries.