Markus Kahlbetzer

Markus Kahlbetzer is a prominent figure in the venture capital and asset management sectors, based in Sydney, Australia. He is the Co-Founder and General Partner at Side Stage Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups with global potential. With over 18 years of experience, Markus has a proven track record in venture capital, agriculture, real estate, and equity markets. He has been instrumental in backing some of Australia's top venture capital investments, including Go1, Airtasker, and amaysim.In addition to his role at Side Stage Ventures, Markus is the Founder and CEO of the BridgeLane Group, a privately-owned asset management firm specializing in agriculture, real estate, and alternative sectors. The BridgeLane Group is recognized for its significant global presence in agriculture and its history in residential property development and commercial real estate.Markus holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Economics (Honours) from the University of Sydney and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance from Kaplan Australia. He is passionate about supporting innovation and entrepreneurship and is involved in various philanthropic activities through the BridgeLane Foundation. Markus is fluent in both English and Spanish.