Austrian-born Roman Scharf was an original angel investor, and later a member of the management team and major shareholder in Ecotech Software GmbH, a provider of software solutions for architects and engineers. He was responsible for business development and marketing for the Ecotech Group as well as Executive Manager of Ecotech Software Germany - the group’s main branch. In late 2004, Ecotech has been acquired by Rockwool International AS.
Roman Scharf co-founded JAJAH in late 2005 with Daniel Mattes with the aim of changing the world of voice communication. JAJAH soon became the world’s most innovative communications company, offering flexible, next-generation telephony solutions for consumers and businesses. As President of the company, Roman focused on product development, marketing and communications.
JAJAH has been acquired by O2/Telefónica in December 2009 for US $207 million in an all-cash transaction.
Roman joined Talenthouse as a founding angel investor in April 2008. He was instrumental in getting the company funded and worked on brand strategy and corporate development in the role of an Advisor to the Board of Directors. In March 2009 Roman took over as the company’s CEO.
| Company | Date | Round | Size | Participants |
| eblizz | 1/08 | Angel | $650k | 1 |
Interview with Roman Scharf on CNN
Added: 9/29/10Roman Scharf gives JAJAH Mobile Demo at ScobleShow
Added: 9/29/10Interview with Roman Scharf on PocketInfo
Added: 9/29/10
