Maximilian Tayenthal
InvestorFounder & Co-CEO at N26
Berlin, Germany
Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K
About
Maximilian Tayenthal is Founder and Co-CEO of N26, a mobile banking platform, which he built alongside co-founder Valentin Stalf. Prior to his co-CEO role, he served as Chief Financial Officer of The Mobile Bank and held consulting and financial positions at CMS and Booz & Company. Tayenthal holds bachelor's and master's degrees in economics and business administration from the University of Vienna, a master's degree in economics from the Community of European Management Schools, a law degree from the University of Vienna, and is a CFA charterholder.
Experience
- N26Founder & Co-CEO2013 — 2025Berlin Metropolitan Area
- CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwaelte GmbHAssociate2012 — 2013
- Wiener Städtische Versicherung AG - Vienna Insurance GroupSubsidiary Manager & Assistant to CFO2008 — 2012
- Booz & CompanySenior Consultant2007
Education
- University of ViennaDr. iur.2007 — 2014
- CFA Institute2009 — 2011
- University of ViennaMaster's degree, Law2002 — 2006
- Vienna University of Economics and Business AdministrationMaster's degree, Business1999 — 2006
- Community of European Management Schools (CEMS)Master in International Management, Management2002 — 2005
- WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)Master's degree, Commerce1999 — 2005
- WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
Skills & more
Management20Business Development24
From Maximilian's professional profile.
Colleagues at N26
Andrea Isola
General Manager Italy & VP of European Markets and Business Operations at N26
Anke Ulrich
General Counsel at N26
Antón Díez Tubet
General Manager for Spain & Portugal at N26
Arnd Schwierholz
Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer at N26
Aytac Aydin
Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at N26
Byron Haynes
Supervisory Board Member at N26
Dan Hardaker
Chief People Officer at N26
Daniel Lappas
Chief Product & Business Officer, General Manager DACH at N26
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Maximilian Tayenthal work?
- Maximilian Tayenthal is Founder & Co-CEO at N26.
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- Maximilian Tayenthal typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
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