Tobias Verlende is the founder and managing director of CorpPearls.

Based in Berlin, CorpPearls is a M&A and consultancy boutique focused on the innovation sector. CorpPearls advises innovative companies in their search for partners up to and including exits, supports medium-sized businesses in implementing innovation initiatives, and consults cities and municipalities on innovation hub projects. The focus is presently on logistic tech, artificial intelligence, quantum technology,  healthcare/ medtech and sustainability.

Tobias completed his law studies at the Universities of Vienna, London and Cologne and holds a Master from London University (LLM) as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the European College of Business and Management in London. 

Tobias was Head of London Office for two German law firms, dually qualified as a German lawyer (Rechtsanwalt) and a solicitor in England and Wales. His main focus as a lawyer was in the M&A and Restructuring sector  assisting international investors on their acquisition of German companies/assets. 

Besides his legal career, Tobias was the Chairman for the UK Region and Board Member of the British Chamber of Commerce in Germany, Member of the Management Board of the German British Forum and Member of the Public Affairs Commission of COBCOE (Member of the Steering Group).