A VC investor and builder of over 20 companies working between the US and Europe. Experience helping US companies grow from early stage to global expansion. Always on the look out for the next great builder facing that key inflection point of growth. Always ready to roll up his sleeves to help them take their vision to the next level. Focused on investments in SaaS, security, AI, fintech, analytics, and data management.

Brings together engineering, sales, and investment expertise to discover and support early revenue startups. Believes in the tremendous value of deep domain expertise, independent thinking, conviction through data but never forgetting the big picture, and hustling harder than the competition. Seeker of truth. Also believes that being a good investor means being a trusted partner to the CEO and adding meaningful value to portfolio companies. Passionate about AI, Big Data, Infrastructure, and SaaS.

Product executive turned VC, with an eye for finding and growing great teams. 12+ years of experience at the intersection of product management and go-to-market, turning products into rapidly scaling businesses. Loves the frontier and helping entrepreneurs translate vision into action. Passionate about digitizing and automating the physical world, creating new opportunities across industries. Partnering with entrepreneurs building the best enterprise companies in SaaS, the Internet of Things, and AI.

Brings over 16 years of private equity, operations and financial management experience. Previously was Director of the Halley Group, the leading investor behind the world’s second largest retailer, Carrefour. Worked in software product management and business development at Oracle, eShop, Intershop and Microsoft. Co-founded one of Europe’s leading parenting websites, and began his career in marketing at Coca-Cola.

Senior operational executive turned strategic advisor with over 18 years of experience working across the technology industry in Europe. Has led engagements across Europe for many international software, internet and mobile companies. Particular focus on strategic marketing, operational excellence and market expansion. Works one-on-one with NextWorld’s advisor network to explore their priorities and connect them with the most relevant emerging technology companies.

A storyteller with 13 years of marketing experience in high growth start-up environments. Has built marketing programs from the ground up and directed global program across APAC and the EU. Believes everything has a compelling story to tell–especially enterprise software. Loves to capture true value and quickly transform it into stand-out positioning and content.

Hyper-curious enterprise investor with a mission to amplify the ambitions of entrepreneurs. Former Tech M&A investment banker with deep technology expertise. Passion for helping companies realize their full revenue and market-value potential and helping to build a secure foundation for future success. Leverages his international background spanning across four continents to help businesses think globally. The world remains his favorite playground with 40+ countries visited so far.

Enthusiast about all things B2B technology. Former investment banker and MBA on a mission to help European corporates and emerging technology companies catch the next wave of innovation. Has advised corporates and start-ups across 3 continents—in Europe, US, and Kenya—and now is a true Londoner. Currently working to connect CIOs across Europe with entrepreneurs. Opera-loving and cook for forgiving friends.

Combines years of working in the luxury tourism industry with over 15 years of events management with international law firm Allen & Overy. Has organized more than 400 high-level events and public relations operations across Europe. Driven by the desire to build out events with creativity combined with service and efficiency.

Most recently the Chief Strategy and Data Officer at Orange (a leading $40 billion+ market cap French telco in 30 EMEA markets with 350 million customers) and reported to the CEO of Orange France. Managed the Lancôme brand in France and the United States and became Managing Director / President of Lancôme International in 2006 (#1 worldwide cosmetic brand in luxury retail). Odile works with NextWorld’s portfolio companies as they expand into international leaders.

Over 30 years experience in enterprise software with a proven track record in executive management. For the past 3 years, as the SVP & GM EMEA at DataStax, consistently delivered record results and built a strong operational team. Previously led different sales and operational teams in enterprise software companies from HP, Siebel, Peregrine, Touchpaper, nlyte to 1E. Expertise and experience in scaling up companies across EMEA and building ‘high performing’ teams. Passion for helping people and companies achieve their full potential.