Benjamin Wilkening - Advisory Board Member, Venture Capital

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 8 months

Berlin, Germany

Advisory Board Member

B2X

Transforming hardware lifecycle management from linear to circular with platform solutions enabling digitalization of post-sales services.
Representing Earlybird on the advisory board.
Actively supporting management with M&A processes.

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 8 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior Advisor and Investment Committee member GGF2

Wermuth Asset Management

Green Growth Fund 2 targets best-in-class energy and resource-efficient companies in the EU with real economic and environmental impact.
Sourcing and executing new investments in solar, wind and geothermal energy; recycling technologies; and mobility solutions.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024

3 years

Berlin, Germany

Advisory Board Member

Instamotion

Makes used car purchasing as easy as online shopping, with warranty, delivery and return like any other online purchase.
Representing Earlybird on the advisory board.
Actively supporting management with brand and communications strategy.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Advisory Board Member

Movinga

Leading platform in Europe for moving services to private households and transportation services to retailers.
Represented Earlybird on the advisory board.
Actively supported exit to Shift.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Advisory Board Member

kreatize

Pioneer in cloud manufacturing, bringing hardware products to market faster and cheaper.
Represented Earlybird on the advisory board.
Actively supported management with business development.

...and 20 more

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Advertising.

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Food and Beverage

Advertising

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Investments and M&A, Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Legal, and Sales.

Investments and M&A

Strategy

Finance

Marketing

Legal

Sales

Summary

Senior executive with over 25 years experience in venture capital, private equity, strategy consulting and startup acceleration. 20 years experience as Board Director. Managing Director/Senior Partner in VC/PE funds with track record in fundraising and full investment cycle from deal sourcing to exit. Driving international expansion and fundraising for high-tech startups. Business angel. McKinsey alumnus. Institute of Directors (IoD) Certified Director with Distinction.

Languages

Bulgarian

Native

German

Native

English

Native

Russian

Native

French

Intermediate

Education

Sep 1991 - May 1993

The Wharton School and the Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies at the University of Pennsylvania

Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in International Studies, Management in Emerging Economies · Business Administration and International Studies · Philadelphia, United States

Sep 1988 - May 1989

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communications, Concentration in Advertising and Public Relations · Journalism and Mass Communications · Madison, United States · 3.93 GPA

Oct 1984 - Jun 1986

Kliment of Okhrid University

Bulgarian Language and Literature · Sofia, Bulgaria

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Certified Director with Distinction

Institute of Directors (IoD)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 25

Experience in Banking and Finance 24.5 y

Avg length 3 y 3 m

Longest experience 11 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Russian Federation)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Advisory Board Member, Senior Advisor and Investment Committee member GGF2, Partner

Main industries Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Information Technology

Main business areas Investments and M&A, Strategy, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

August 2025

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Benjamin is based in Berlin, Germany.

Benjamin speaks the following languages: Bulgarian (Native), German (Native), English (Native), Russian (Native), French (Intermediate).

Benjamin has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Benjamin has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 23 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Benjamin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Benjamin would be well-suited for roles such as: Advisory Board Member, Senior Advisor and Investment Committee member GGF2, Partner.

Benjamin's most recent position is Advisory Board Member at B2X.

In recent years, Benjamin has worked for B2X, Wermuth Asset Management, Instamotion, Movinga, and kreatize.

Benjamin is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Information Technology. Benjamin also has some experience in Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Advertising.

Benjamin is most experienced in business areas like Investments and M&A, Strategy, and Finance. Benjamin also has some experience in Marketing, Legal, and Sales.

Benjamin has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology.

Benjamin has recently worked in business areas like Investments and M&A, Marketing, and Strategy.

Benjamin holds a Master in Business Administration and International Studies from The Wharton School and the Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies at the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communications from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Benjamin has 1 certificate: Certified Director with Distinction.

Benjamin is immediately available for suitable projects.

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