Andreas Thiel
Founder at U-BLOX HOLDING AG
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Network origin in Andreas Thiel first degree
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|---|---|---|---|
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 71 |
| Public Company | Computer Communications | 22 | |
u-blox AG
 u-blox AG SemiconductorsElectronic Technology u-blox AG supplies positioning and wireless semiconductors and modules for the automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. It offers cellular and short range radio such as multiradio, wi-fi, bluetooth, and V2X. The company was founded Daniel Ammann, Jean-Pierre Wyss, Gerhard Troester, and Andreas Thiel in 1997 and is headquartered in Thalwil, Switzerland.
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| Subsidiary | Semiconductors | 17 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Andreas Thiel via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of St. Gallen | College/University | Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| LEM HOLDING SA | Electronic Components | Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| Swiss National Science Foundation | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | ||
Partners Group (Private Equity)
 Partners Group (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Partners Group (Private Equity) (Partners Group-PE) is the private equity division of Partners Group AG, itself a subsidiary of Partners Group Holding AG (SW: PGHN), founded in 1996. It is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. The firm seeks opportunities to create value through working with investee management teams to expand their businesses and attain leadership positions in their markets. Partners Group-PE aligns interests by investing alongside clients. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Chief Executive Officer Private Equity Investor | |
| Mckinsey & Co., Inc. (Switzerland) | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
u-blox UK Ltd.
 u-blox UK Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of u-blox Holding AG, u-blox UK Ltd. is a company that develops and sells natural science and engineering software. The company is based in Reigate, UK and was founded in 2007. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| International Institute for Management Development | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ABB LTD | Electrical Products | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MOBIMO HOLDING AG | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Studer Professional Audio AG
 Studer Professional Audio AG Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Part of VCS Nachrichtentechnik GmbH, Studer Professional Audio AG is a Swiss company that manufactures audio equipment and systems for television and radio broadcast. The company is based in Regensdorf, Switzerland. Studer Professional Audio was acquired by VCS Nachrichtentechnik GmbH from Harman International Industries, Inc. on November 24, 2000. | Electronics/Appliances | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Emerald Technology Ventures AG
 Emerald Technology Ventures AG Investment ManagersFinance Emerald Technology Ventures AG (ETV) is a venture capital investment firm with headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland and offices in Montreal, Canada. The firm originated in 2000 as the Sustainable Asset Management (SAM) Group. In 2007, ETV was formed following an MBO by the SAM private equity management. The firm specializes in the global clean technology investment sector. ETV manages several venture capital funds and venture capital portfolio mandates. Among investors are financial institutions and multinational corporations. | Investment Managers | President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
u-blox Cambridge Ltd.
 u-blox Cambridge Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Part of u-blox Holding AG, u-blox Cambridge Ltd. is a company that manufactures processing chips. The company is based in Cambridge, UK. u-blox Cambridge was acquired by u-blox Holding AG on June 28, 2012 for $16.50 million. The British company was founded in 2009. | Semiconductors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Blr Partners AG | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | ||
| SCHWEIZER ELECTRONIC AG | Electronic Components | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SULZER LTD | Industrial Machinery | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce
 Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce is an organization that advocates for Swiss, American, and multinational business interests. The non-profit company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss company is active in all three major regions of Switzerland, organizing events and conducting comprehensive studies on business-related topics. The organization's special committees provide valuable input into its operations, and its flagship publication, the Yearbook, contains a member directory and a comprehensive collection of facts and figures on Swiss-U.S. business relations. Martin M. Naville has been the CEO of the company since 2004. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University Hospital Balgrist | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| SWISS RE LTD | Multi-Line Insurance | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
OSRAM GmbH
 OSRAM GmbH Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing OSRAM GmbH develops and manufactures lamps and lighting systems. Its products include light-emitting diode systems, luminaires, electronic control gears, and lamps. The product applications include indoor and outdoor lighting, light management systems, vehicle and bicycle lighting, as well as specialty lighting. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. | Electrical Products | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Technische Universität München | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Kistler Holding AG
 Kistler Holding AG Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Kistler Holding AG engages in the development and marketing of measurement technology solutions. It offers calibration, field service, repairs, trainings, components, and systems. The company was founded by Hans Conrad Sonderegger and Walter P. Kistler in 1959 and is headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland. | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
| RWTH Aachen University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Roctest Ltd.
 Roctest Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Roctest Ltd. develops and manufactures of measurement and sensing technologies for complex civil and geotechnical engineering applications. It offers conventional sensing, fiber optic sensing, partners, and soil and rock test equipment. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in St-Lambert, Canada. | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
SMARTEC SA
 SMARTEC SA Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Part of Nova Holdings LLC, SMARTEC SA develops and produces measurement and structural health monitoring systems. The company is based in Manno, Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded by Daniele Inaudi, Nicoletta Casanova. SMARTEC was acquired by Roctest Ltd., part of Nova Holdings LLC from December 10, 2010 on May 19, 2006 for $1.66 million. | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | Founder Founder | |
SonicEmotion AG
 SonicEmotion AG Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables SonicEmotion AG specializes in 3D surround sound effects. It offers 3D audio entertainment solutions for 3D cinemas, events, trade fairs, museums and art installations, planetariums, theme parks, and dance-shows. The company also offers audio simulation and OEM licensing solutions. In addition, it offers Headquake, a sound enhancement application for Apple i-device products. SonicEmotion was founded by Renato S. Pellegrini and Matthias Rosenthal in November 2002 and is headquartered in Oberglatt, Switzerland. | Electronics/Appliances | Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
| University of Karlsruhe | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Credit Suisse AG
 Credit Suisse AG Investment ManagersFinance Credit Suisse AG is an investment management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1856 and was acquired by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) from Credit Suisse Group AG in 2023. Credit Suisse manages global and regional portfolios, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles for governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. They also offer private banking and wealth management, investment banking, and corporate and business support services. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Winterthur Group | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
| University of Bern | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| VP BANK AG | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Imperial College London | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Zurich | College/University | Doctorate Degree Director/Board Member | |
| University of Hannover | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Wüest Partner AG
 Wüest Partner AG Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Wüest Partner AG engages in the provision of consulting services and solutions that focus on construction and real estate markets, as well as spatial and location development. Its services include consulting, valuation, applications, data, and publications. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member | |
| BKW AG | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member | |
Siemens Ltd. (Hong Kong)
 Siemens Ltd. (Hong Kong) Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Part of Siemens AG, Siemens Ltd. (Hong Kong) is a Chinese company that produces energy and supplies systems for power generation and transmission. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. | Alternative Power Generation | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Apm Trans4mation AG | Director/Board Member | ||
| STANTEC INC. | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member | |
| MUNICH RE | Life/Health Insurance | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SEMPERIT AG HOLDING | Building Products | Director/Board Member | |
| AFRY AB | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Siemens Energy | Electric Utilities | Chief Executive Officer | |
| International Financial Risk Institute | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Linde Engineering
 Linde Engineering Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Linde Engineering develops and optimizes gas processing, separation, and liquefaction technologies. The private company is based in Isartal, Germany. The CEO of the German company is Christian Bruch. | Oilfield Services/Equipment | Chief Executive Officer | |
| SIEMENS AG | Industrial Machinery | Corporate Officer/Principal |
Statistics
International
| Switzerland | 29 |
| Germany | 12 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| United States | 3 |
| Canada | 3 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Finance | 11 |
| Electronic Technology | 7 |
| Producer Manufacturing | 6 |
| Utilities | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 316 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 218 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 85 |
| Chairman | 70 |
| Graduate Degree | 50 |
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| Ulrich Jakob Looser | 37 |
| Elke Eckstein | 32 |
| Gina Aline Domanig | 27 |
| Soo Boon Koh-Quek | 23 |
| Hans-Christian Perle | 22 |
| Barbara Frei-Spreiter | 22 |
| Michael Halbherr | 22 |
| Felix Graf | 21 |
| Alfred Scheidegger | 20 |
| Christian Bruch | 19 |
| Joachim Oechslin | 17 |
| Karin Sonnenmoser | 17 |
| Myriam Meyer Stutz | 16 |
| Martin à Porta | 16 |
| Claude Chèvre | 15 |
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