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Bernhard Niesner

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Co-founder at Busuu

London

Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K

FoundedBusuu

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415 people in our graph share verified history with Bernhard — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Gustav RydstedtunlockedBernhard: together at Busuu (2020–2023)
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Bernhard: together at Wayra

About

Bernhard Niesner is co-founder and former CEO of Busuu, a language-learning platform with over 100 million users that was acquired by Chegg in 2022. He currently serves as a Venture Partner at Norrsken VC and manages Tarifa Holding, a family office focused on impact investing in edtech and climate technology sectors.

Co-founder at Busuu

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Busuu's investors · 4

Hansmann Family OfficeViennaJazzya InvestmentsAlcobendasNelstone VenturesPROfounders CapitalLondon · $560K – $3.4M checks

Co-founders at Busuu

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Adrian HiltiCo-founder

Experience

  1. Norrsken VCVenture Partnercurrent2026 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  2. AustrianStartupsBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
  3. Tarifa HoldingPresident & Foundercurrent2024 — presentLondon, Madrid, Vienna
  4. Career BreakHealth and well-being2023 — 2024
  5. Edtech Founders ClubFounding Member2021 — 2023Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  6. IE Business SchoolMember of Advisory Board, Global Alumni Relations2016 — 2023London Area, United Kingdom
  7. busuuCo-Founder & CEO2008 — 2023London Area, United Kingdom
  8. Education Innovation TrustAdvisory Board2017 — 2019Vienna
  9. WayraTeacher & Mentor2011 — 2014Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area
  10. IE BUSINESS SCHOOLAssociate Professor2010 — 2012
  11. Roland Berger Strategy ConsultantsConsultant2004 — 2006
  12. cliptease media design agencyNew Business Development Manager2003 — 2004
  13. Chamber of Commerce of Austria, Sao Paulo, BrazilIntern2003

Skills & more

Web 2.019Strategy41Leadership34Management25Entrepreneurship99Online Advertising14Management Consulting10Social Media17E-Learning6Community Sites2FMCG2Business Strategy47
+12 moreStart-upsStrategic ConsultingBusiness PlanningE-commerceBusiness ModelingOnline MarketingMergers & AcquisitionsDigital MarketingInnovation ManagementNew Business DevelopmentMarketingMarket Research

Languages Busuu · English · German · Portuguese · Spanish

From Bernhard's professional profile.

Network3

Florian GschwandtnerScout
Investor at Speedinvest
Hansi HansmannScout
Investor at Hansmann Family Office
Heini ZachariassenScout
Investor at Vivino

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bernhard Niesner?
Bernhard Niesner is co-founder and former CEO of Busuu, a language-learning platform with over 100 million users that was acquired by Chegg in 2022. He currently serves as a Venture Partner at Norrsken VC and manages Tarifa Holding, a family office focused on impact investing in edtech and climate technology sectors.
Where does Bernhard Niesner work?
Bernhard Niesner is Co-founder of Busuu.
What check size does Bernhard Niesner write?
Bernhard Niesner typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
What companies did Bernhard Niesner found?
Bernhard Niesner founded Busuu.
Where did Bernhard Niesner go to school?
Bernhard Niesner studied at IE Business School (International MBA, Business Administration); WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) (Magister, International Business Administration); Universidad de Belgrano (Bachelor's degree).

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