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Julian LuttermanunlockedCarolina: together at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (2019–2021)
×2Carolina: together at Delft University of Technology
Carolina: together at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
×3Carolina: together at BASF
About
Carolina Villa is a Principal at Nucleus Capital with over 10 years of experience in the food and synthetic biology sectors. She has a background in science and currently focuses on early-stage investments in deep technology companies addressing climate-related challenges.
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Experience
- Nucleus CapitalPrincipalcurrent2024 — presentBerlin, Germany
- Nucleus CapitalAdvisor2023 — 2024Berlin, Germany
- BioInnovation InstituteBioindustrial advisory group membercurrent2024 — present
- CULTZYMEFirst check investor - Board observercurrent2025 — present
- MagnifyFirst check investor - Board observercurrent2024 — present
- StartLifeBusiness Developer2023 — 2024Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands
- Newton Venture ProgramNewton Scholar2023London Area, United Kingdom
- Planet B.io @ Biotech Campus DelftBusiness Developer2023Delft, South Holland, Netherlands
- CJ CheilJedang BIOBusiness Developer2021 — 2022Seoul, South Korea
- DSMBusiness Development Manager2018 — 2021Delft Area, Netherlands
- DSMSenior Associate Scientist2015 — 2018
- DSMAssistant Scientist2012 — 2015Delft Area, Netherlands
- Planet B.io @ Biotech Campus DelftBusiness Development Manager2018 — 2021
- World Food ProgrammeVolunteer2017Sri Lanka
- TU DelftPDEng2010 — 2012Delft Area, Netherlands
- CTBEResearcher2012Campinas, Brazil
- BASFThesis researcher2009Ludwigshafen, Germany
- BASFIntern2008 — 2009Ludwigshafen, Germany
- Universidad EAFITEnglish teacher2006 — 2007Medellin, Colombia
Skills & more
R&D17Fermentation15Aspen Plus3Chemical Engineering14Biofuels8Biotechnology12Chemistry3Materials Science3Process Engineering7Process Optimization2Research9Characterization3
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Process SimulationLifesciencesScienceLife SciencesMatlabMicrobiologyResearch and Development (R&D)Languages Dutch · English · German · Portuguese · Spanish
From Carolina's professional profile.
Colleagues at Nucleus Capital
Aaron Suri
Investment Team at Nucleus Capital
Alexander Bruehl
Investor at Point Nine Capital
Andreas Berger
Industry Advisor at Nucleus Capital
Andreas Munk Holm
Venture Partner at Isomer Capital
Christian Ohlshausen
Industry Advisor at Nucleus Capital
Daniel Caspar
Head of Finance at Nucleus Capital
Dominik Zalewski
Finance Advisor at Nucleus Capital
Dr. Carolina Villa
Principal at Nucleus Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Carolina Villa?
- Carolina Villa is a Principal at Nucleus Capital with over 10 years of experience in the food and synthetic biology sectors. She has a background in science and currently focuses on early-stage investments in deep technology companies addressing climate-related challenges.
- Where does Carolina Villa work?
- Carolina Villa is Principal at Nucleus Capital.
- Where did Carolina Villa go to school?
- Carolina Villa studied at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Delft University of Technology (Professional doctorate in Bioprocess design, Biotechnology); EAFIT University (Process Engineer, Engineering).
Same school
Also attended Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University273
Julian LuttermanInvestor at DN CapitalWouterHead of Nomads (Fund-of-Fund) at Hummingbird VenturesAlexander RibbinkGeneral Partner at Keen Venture PartnersConrad SchooInvestor at EQT VenturesNoah FreyFinance Analyst at Emerald Technology Ventures AgJeroen PlinkVenture Partner at LegalTech
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Also attended Delft University of Technology285
Michiel KottingPartner at NorthzoneGiuseppe LacerenzaPartner at Keen Venture PartnersAlexander WortmannPartner at TCVThijs SchaapInvestment manager at NoaberHugo SilvaPartner at Pi LabsRobInvestor at henQ vc
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Shared employers
Also worked at BioInnovation Institute12
Sten VerlandVenture Partner at Sunstone CapitalArturo UrriosPartner at Ysios CapitalThomas NagyOperational Partner at Astanor VenturesDr. Nadine GeiserPrincipal at World FundAlexander DemoulinAssociate at Bioqube VenturesKyle SherrillAssociate at Nina Capital
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Also worked at Magnify1
Also worked at StartLife6
Thomas van den BoezemPartner at PeakBridge VCSuradj HiralalProjectmanager Food at Oost NLPinaHead of Scoping, Climate at Deep Science VenturesJohn MairlotInvestor at Aqua SparkLaura ThissenPrev. Managing Director at StartLife / Impact-driven strategist / Startup mentor & Advisor to investors at Grey Silo VenturesLin ZhuAnalyst at DeepTechXL
Also worked at World Food Programme33
Ska Sijia DuPrincipal at Karma VenturesIda GirmaPrincipal at B4 CapitalErtharin CousinFounder and CEO, Food Systems for the Future at SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALKaren ShiInvestor at SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALElena BallesterosInvestor at Voyager PartnersChristina UlardicPartner at Astanor Ventures
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