Meet the team behind
the partnership

Meet the team behind the partnership

We’re investors, operators, and collaborators—united by a belief in the power of strong relationships and healthcare entrepreneurship. We work closely with the companies we back, offering a hands-on approach grounded in trust, insight, and shared ambition.

Thorsten Wirkes

Founder, General Partner

Thorsten is founding partner of BHI. Prior to this, he was an early employee at Oscar Health. With more than 15 years of experience as an operator and advisor in the healthcare industry, Thorsten has helped to build and scale healthcare startups across insurance, AI and care delivery. After completing his studies at WHU and Columbia University, Thorsten started his career at McKinsey.

Thorsten Wirkes

Founder, General Partner

Thorsten is founding partner of BHI. Prior to this, he was an early employee at Oscar Health. With more than 15 years of experience as an operator and advisor in the healthcare industry, Thorsten has helped to build and scale healthcare startups across insurance, AI and care delivery. After completing his studies at WHU and Columbia University, Thorsten started his career at McKinsey.

Thorsten Wirkes

Founder, General Partner

Thorsten is founding partner of BHI. Prior to this, he was an early employee at Oscar Health. With more than 15 years of experience as an operator and advisor in the healthcare industry, Thorsten has helped to build and scale healthcare startups across insurance, AI and care delivery. After completing his studies at WHU and Columbia University, Thorsten started his career at McKinsey.

Tim Schneider

Founder, General Partner

Tim is founding partner of BHI. Before moving to NYC, Tim ramped up the European office in Berlin. He has a non-linear path into healthcare with a MSc degree in Industrial Engineering & Managment as well as an MBA. He started his career in the international deals practice of PwC.

Tim Schneider

Founder, General Partner

Tim is founding partner of BHI. Before moving to NYC, Tim ramped up the European office in Berlin. He has a non-linear path into healthcare with a MSc degree in Industrial Engineering & Managment as well as an MBA. He started his career in the international deals practice of PwC.

Tim Schneider

Founder, General Partner

Tim is founding partner of BHI. Before moving to NYC, Tim ramped up the European office in Berlin. He has a non-linear path into healthcare with a MSc degree in Industrial Engineering & Managment as well as an MBA. He started his career in the international deals practice of PwC.

Maximilian Boner

Investor

Max is an Investor at BHI, based in Europe. As the first investment hire at BHI, Max leads investments across Europe, with a focus on DACH, the Nordics, and the UK. Before joining BHI, he gained experience in early-/growth-stage and private equity investing at Creandum, Activant Capital and IK Partners. He holds a Double Master's Degree from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland and Esade in Barcelona.

Maximilian Boner

Investor

Max is an Investor at BHI, based in Europe. As the first investment hire at BHI, Max leads investments across Europe, with a focus on DACH, the Nordics, and the UK. Before joining BHI, he gained experience in early-/growth-stage and private equity investing at Creandum, Activant Capital and IK Partners. He holds a Double Master's Degree from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland and Esade in Barcelona.

Maximilian Boner

Investor

Max is an Investor at BHI, based in Europe. As the first investment hire at BHI, Max leads investments across Europe, with a focus on DACH, the Nordics, and the UK. Before joining BHI, he gained experience in early-/growth-stage and private equity investing at Creandum, Activant Capital and IK Partners. He holds a Double Master's Degree from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland and Esade in Barcelona.

Agnes Uhr

Venture Partner

Agnes is an Operating Partner in our European office, with nearly 20 years of experience as an operator and advisor for hospitals across Europe. Previously, she was part of the management at BFS health finance, a leading healthcare finance company. Agnes holds a Law degree from Germany and an LL.M. from the University of Auckland.

Agnes Uhr

Venture Partner

Agnes is an Operating Partner in our European office, with nearly 20 years of experience as an operator and advisor for hospitals across Europe. Previously, she was part of the management at BFS health finance, a leading healthcare finance company. Agnes holds a Law degree from Germany and an LL.M. from the University of Auckland.

Agnes Uhr

Venture Partner

Agnes is an Operating Partner in our European office, with nearly 20 years of experience as an operator and advisor for hospitals across Europe. Previously, she was part of the management at BFS health finance, a leading healthcare finance company. Agnes holds a Law degree from Germany and an LL.M. from the University of Auckland.

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