Jochen König
About
Experienced founder and strategic leader in driving technology-driven ventures and leading digital transformation in political communication.​ I am a passionate leader, committed to implementing digital and technological changes that have a meaningful impact on business, politics, and society.
2025
CEO & Co-Founder: Cosmonauts & Kings
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Germany's market leader in digital political communication
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Provide digital political commmunication through innovation and technology
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C&K's mission is to become the leading powerhouse for digital political communication in Europe
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2024
Shareholder & Advisor: Cosmonauts & Kings GmbH
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Supporting the Management team on finance and strategic directions ​
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2016-2024
CEO & Co-Founder: Cosmonauts & Kings GmbH
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Bootstrapped and built Germany's leading digital political communication agency
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​2020-2024
Co-Founder & CEO: Civical GmbH
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Built the leading SaaS platform for political engagement in Germany, attracting over 1000 users (politicians, political parties) within the first year.
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​2015-2016
Investment & Portfolio Manager: DCM Berlin
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Managed and directed a portfolio of seed and early-stage startup investments. Fundraising, product development and new investments in the deep tech and consumer internet sector (Delivery Hero, Seerene, BookATiger)
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2012
Digital Venture Developer Africa: Ringier AG
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Conducted comprehensive market research in Sub-Saharan Africa, delivering actionable insights to Ringier's board
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2009
Head of Political Affairs: VZ.net Ltd. ​
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Led the development of the inaugural digital election platform, engaging 15M+ users​
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2007
Project Manager schülerVZ: studiVZ Ltd.
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Scaling the first student-focused social network to 1M+ users
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