Tillman Schulz, born in 1989, is known as the third-generation entrepreneur of MDS Group, a large conglomerate operating in diverse industries in Germany. He is also a young and dynamic Lion investor on the TV show, The Lion’s Den, which is similar to Shark Tank and airs on the VOX channel in Germany.
In the business world, the MDS Group is also one of the most important family-owned companies in Germany. The conglomerate currently has 19 subsidiaries and supplies groceries to retailers such as Aldi and Lidl, among others. Their scope also includes medical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and beauty products. The MDS Group is known to have an annual turnover of €100-250 million.
Prior to joining his parents’ MDS Group in 2012, Schulz completed his high school education, graduating in 2009. He then went on to undertake an apprenticeship as a banker. Schulz worked in his grandfather’s food company for three years before establishing his own company, Motido, in 2015. According to commercial register data, the company was used to acquire and manage shares, with the LinkedIn description mentioning foreign trade. In 2020, at the age of 30, Schulz took over the management of the entire MDS Group of companies.
In July 2024, Shark Tillman shared that he is looking for investment opportunities in startups with good ideas, social goals, and confident founders. After two seasons as a Lion investor, Tillman Schulz has invested in 7 startups across the food, fashion, and entertainment industries.
With a desire to maintain and further expand the MDS Group’s business ventures in Vietnam, Tillman Schulz decided to become an investor on Shark Tank Vietnam. He stated that he is primarily looking for startups in the culinary, pharmaceutical, and fast-moving consumer goods industries with potential for exporting to international markets.
Prior to this, in early 2023, Mr. Tillman had already visited Vietnam more than 10 times, with the longest stay being six months. The entrepreneur traveled from the northernmost province of Ha Giang to the southernmost province of Ca Mau to gain a thorough understanding of the country that the conglomerate had chosen for cooperation and business. “I interned in catfish and shrimp processing factories to intimately understand every tiny step, forming a foundation for a comprehensive perspective in business management,” Tillman said.
The Sa Pa Airport Project: Seeking Investors for Takeoff
The Lao Cai province had set its sights on commencing construction of the Sa Pa Airport in 2023. However, due to a lack of investor interest, the project remains grounded. With a projected payback period of nearly 44 years, the local government is now seeking adjustments to the investment policy to make the airport a reality.
The Maintenance Fund Handover Saga at Saigon Gateway: Thu Duc City to Take Action
The investors of Saigon Gateway must hand over the multi-billion-dollar maintenance fund to the People’s Committee of Thu Duc City. The authorities will take the necessary steps to enforce the handover of these critical maintenance funds, ensuring the protection of the residents and the fulfillment of the investors’ obligations.
“Liquidity in the Private Corporate Bond Market: Focus on Credit Institutions and Securities Firms”
On August 17, 2024, the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) held a conference to conclude the first year of operating a private corporate bond trading system (from July 19, 2023, to July 19, 2024). According to HNX leaders, the liquidity of private corporate bonds has improved significantly. The average trading value in the first month of the market’s opening reached VND 250.6 billion per session. After one year, the average trading value reached VND 3,704.5 billion per session, mainly driven by investments from credit institutions (38.3%) and securities companies (nearly 32%).
Demolition of 86 Illegal Apartments at the Muong Thanh – Son Tra Complex
The People’s Committee of Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang City, has released a report concerning the Muong Thanh Hotel and Son Tra Luxury Apartment complex project, located on Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Ngu Hanh Son District.
