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.

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.

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.

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.

Focused on backing entrepreneurs bent on changing how work gets done across industries. Looks to help founding teams navigate talent, product, and go-to-market challenges they face on the path to bringing their vision to life. Third culture kid and perennial nomad learning to call San Francisco home. Everything can be hashed out over a game of soccer.

A finance leader that drives financial operations as a strategic partner to the business. More than 20+ years in the venture and private equity space from seed to late-stage investments in the US, India and Israel across a wide range of sectors. On a mission to perfect her chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Passionate about listening to the needs across different teams in the office. Former PwC-er with a focus on tax accounting with a specialization in asset management clients (real estate, venture capital, private equity). Always working to find meaningful ways to contribute to a more transparent financial reporting standard. Loves a diversity of hobbies ranging from crocheting to indoor rock climbing.

Former auditor with a passion for the tech world who uses his skills to propel finance departments to success. When not in the office, he likely can be found on the slopes or the basketball court.

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.