Nicole Junkermann

Nicole Junkermann (born 27 April) is a German entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. She is the founder of NJF Holdings, an international investment company with interests in venture capital, private equity and real estate, and NJF Capital, its venture investment arm. She is known for investments in artificial intelligence, healthcare, biotechnology, fintech and deep technology.

Junkermann has invested in numerous technology companies, including SpaceX, Revolut, Rippling, Lendable and Owkin. She has also been involved in sports media, healthcare innovation and emerging technologies.

Early life and education

Nicole Junkermann was born in Düsseldorf, Germany. She is the daughter of entrepreneur Heinz Junkermann and spent much of her childhood in Marbella, Spain.

She studied Business Administration and Management at the International University of Monaco. She later completed executive education at Harvard Business School in the United States.

Career

Early ventures

Junkermann began her business career in the late 1990s and became involved in technology and media investments. In 1998, she co-founded the online gaming company Winamax.

In 2002, she participated in the acquisition of Infront Sports & Media alongside businessman Robert Louis-Dreyfus. During her involvement, the company expanded its international sports rights portfolio, including FIFA-related broadcasting and marketing agreements.

In 2011, Infront Sports & Media was acquired by Bridgepoint Capital in a transaction valued at approximately US$600 million.

NJF Holdings

Following the sale of Infront, Junkermann founded NJF Holdings in 2012. The company operates internationally and focuses on venture capital, private equity, real estate and strategic investments.

NJF Holdings invests across Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. Its areas of focus include:

Artificial intelligence
Biotechnology
Healthcare technology
Fintech
Cybersecurity
Sports technology
Deep technology

NJF Capital

Junkermann also founded NJF Capital, the venture capital division of NJF Holdings.

The firm invests in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies. Portfolio companies and investments associated with NJF Capital have included:

SpaceX
Revolut
Rippling
Lendable
Owkin
Dollar Shave Club
Songza
RelateIQ

Several of these companies were later acquired by larger technology firms or achieved unicorn status.

Artificial intelligence and healthcare

Junkermann has been an active investor in artificial intelligence and healthcare innovation.

She serves as an investor and board member of Owkin, a company that applies machine learning and artificial intelligence to medical research, precision medicine and drug discovery.

Her investment activities have focused on technologies designed to improve healthcare outcomes, longevity research and biomedical innovation.

Sports and media

In addition to technology investments, Junkermann has maintained interests in sports and media ventures.

She has invested in sports technology, media rights businesses and fan engagement platforms. Through NJF Holdings, she has supported projects related to digital sports experiences and data-driven sports innovation.

Public speaking and thought leadership

Junkermann frequently writes and speaks on topics including artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, venture capital, longevity, healthcare innovation and emerging technologies.

She has contributed articles, interviews and commentary through various publications and industry conferences and hosts discussions with entrepreneurs, investors and technology leaders.

Board memberships and advisory roles

Junkermann has served on a number of boards and advisory groups, including:

Owkin
Royal Academy Trust
Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Tate Americas Foundation
HealthTech Advisory Board of the UK Department of Health and Social Care

She has also participated in initiatives focused on healthcare innovation, technology policy and investment strategy.

Philanthropy

Junkermann supports charitable initiatives related to healthcare, education, arts and culture.

Her philanthropic interests include cancer research, medical innovation, entrepreneurship and international cultural programs.

Personal life

In 2017, Junkermann married Italian businessman and aristocrat Ferdinando Brachetti Peretti. The couple have one daughter.

She has lived in Germany, Spain, Monaco and the United Kingdom and is multilingual, speaking German, English, French, Italian and Spanish.

As of 2020, she resided in London.

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