The Zebra Embassy founders — group portrait 1
The Zebra Embassy founders — group portrait 2
The Zebra Embassy founders — group portrait 3
The Zebra Embassy founders — group portrait 1
The Zebra Embassy founders — group portrait 2
The Zebra Embassy founders — group portrait 3

Greatness starts with a team and a plan.

Zebra Embassy was born from a simple observation: too many great German tech ventures were leaving public funding on the table – not because they didn't qualify, but because the process was opaque, slow, and buried in paperwork.

We combine deep tax, legal, and technical expertise with a founder-first mindset, removing administrative friction so leadership teams can stay focused on what matters: building products, hiring talent, and winning markets.

Our motto is simple: Always be helpful.

We believe in Zebra companies.

Not unicorn hunters - real, sustainable, profitable businesses that solve real problems. Companies where collaboration beats competition, innovation is inclusive, and founders build without sacrificing their values.

The Zebra movement stands for businesses that are black and white: profitable and purposeful. We believe that combination is the future of European entrepreneurship.

We handle the nitty-gritty so you can focus on the vision - and on building a company that lasts.

Meet the founders.

Stefan Hoehn
Stefan
Stefan Hoehn
Co-Founder
Matthias Hecht
Matthias
Matthias Hecht
Co-Founder
Dr. Philipp Nägelein
Philipp
Dr. Philipp Nägelein
Co-Founder
Pierre Ostrowski
Pierre
Pierre Ostrowski
Co-Founder