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Christoph FreiunlockedNelson: together at University of Geneva (1997–1998)
×2Nelson: together at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
×5Nelson: together at University of Geneva
×3Nelson: together at Cerberus Capital Management
About
Serial fintech founder; previously founded and led BillPay (acquired by Klarna). Earlier private-equity work at Cerberus Capital.
Co-Founder & CEO at Modifi
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Modifi's investors · 7
Co-founders at Modifi
JW
Jan WehrsFounder
SB
Sven BrauerFounder
Experience
- MODIFICEO & Co-Foundercurrent2018 — presentBerlin, Berlin, Deutschland
- Memminger LLPPartner2017 — 2022Frankfurt am Main und Umgebung, Deutschland
- AEVI - DO MORECEO2017London, Großbritannien
- BillPay GmbHCEO & Founder2009 — 2017Berlin und Umgebung, Deutschland
- Cerberus Capital ManagementVP Private Equity2006 — 2009Frankfurt am Main und Umgebung, Deutschland
- Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerPrincipal Associate2002 — 2007Berlin, Munich
Skills & more
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)2Unternehmensführung29Strategisches Management38E-Commerce62Unternehmensstrategie45Start-ups90Fusionen und Übernahmen15Strategische Partnerschaften17Unternehmertum19Risikokapital8Strategy13Risikoprüfung7
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Privates EigenkapitalUnternehmensberatungBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyStrategic PartnershipsMarketingstrategieProduktmanagementE-commerceGeschäftsentwicklungManagementStrategieLanguages English · Französisch · German
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Nelson Holzner?
- Serial fintech founder; previously founded and led BillPay (acquired by Klarna). Earlier private-equity work at Cerberus Capital.
- Where does Nelson Holzner work?
- Nelson Holzner is Co-Founder & CEO of Modifi.
- What companies did Nelson Holzner found?
- Nelson Holzner founded Modifi.
- Where did Nelson Holzner go to school?
- Nelson Holzner studied at University of Illinois College of Law (Master of Laws - LLM, Intellectual Property Law and Business Transactions); Kiel University (Master's Degree, Law); University of Lausanne - UNIL (Droit comparé).
Founder mafias
University of Geneva mafia25
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Omar BawaBachelor of Laws (LLB)Founded Goodwall +1Stephanie CurcioDuke-Geneva Institute in Transnational LawFounded Clerq Ip +1Vishnu ChundiMaster's Thesis (Semester abroad): Scholarship from the University of GenevaFounded Aasaanwill +1David MarcusEconomicsFounded LightsparkDan AzaguryMDFounded Ciel MedicalNikhil TiwariBachelor's degree [Semester Exchange]Founded Frekil
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Cerberus Capital Management mafia13
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Drew OettingCompetitiveness CouncilFounded 8Vc +1Clayton GardnerAnalystFounded Titan Global Capital +1Rahier RahmanInvestment TeamFounded Turn +1Rob BloemkerPortfolio ManagerFounded 1Sharpe CapitalChristian NiedermuellerDirectorFounded SMAPE CapitalAnthony VinciManaging DirectorFounded Vico
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Kiel University mafia10
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Peer RichelsenBusiness Information TechnologyFounded MageAdrian KilianStaatsexamenFounded Mango MedicalJonathan SchillingBachelor of Science - BSFounded Proxima FusionCharlotte RothertAgrarbusiness und ManagementFounded DoinstructAndreas NiethammerFounded VaximmMarko KruustükMaster's degreeFounded Testlio
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University of Lausanne - UNIL mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of Illinois College of Law10
Demetrios L. KouzoukasPartner at Team8Jay StolkinDeputy General Counsel at Multicoin CapitalBuddy ArnheimInvestment Partner at August CapitalPaul BurtonManaging Partner at 2Flo VenturesDavid L. KormanManaging Partner at Guggenheim PartnersJames ZanewiczPresident, Medicine & Research at Maykr
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Also attended Kiel University19
Janke DittmerGeneral Partner at Gilde HealthcareCarl-Peter MattssonInvestment Director at GU Ventures ABAnne GrahlAssociate at Pureos BioventuresEnno BornemannValue Creation Director at VidiaChris PetzoldtVenture Partner at Black Nova VCNicolaus GrawVisiting Analyst at Bloomhaus Ventures
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Also attended University of Lausanne - UNIL29
Lorenzo LeoniFounder and Managing Director at Ti-VenturesClaudio NessiManaging Director at Omega FundsPascal H. WidmerPartner at Alpana VenturesMarc CikesManaging Director at Debiopharm Innovation FundPanayiotis SpyropoulosInvestor at Bamboo Capital PartnersAlexander LangeFounding GP at Inflection.xyz
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Also attended University of Geneva94
Massimo PrelzInvestor at DN CapitalChristoph FreiPartner, Head of Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures AgErich SieberFounding General Partner at PeakBridge VCDavid MarcusInvestor at FELIX CAPITALMichelle PiontekImpact & ESG Associate at AENUPatrik BrudererCFO at CV Labs
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Shared employers
Also worked at MODIFI5
Also worked at AEVI - DO MORE6
Also worked at Cerberus Capital Management53
Jimmy ChartersChief Financial Officer at GreycroftDrew OettingFounding partner of 8VCPooja MohessFund Controller at Hivemind Capital PartnersLou ForsterGeneral Partner at Green Visor CapitalJohn J. LottHead of Capital Markets at NEW VISTA CAPITALAndy FrankGlobal Head of Origination at Fortress Investment Group
+ 47 more
Also worked at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer58
Wendy ChowLegal & Compliance Associate at The Spartan GroupNick RichardsGeneral Counsel and Company Secretary at Cambridge Innovation CapitalBryn Grassia-JonesGeneral Counsel at Salica InvestmentsConstantin RobertzInvestor at FEBE VenturesDiego RecondoGeneral Partner at Acurio VenturesWolfgang NestelInvestment Director at Evonik Venture Capital GmbH
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