Jonathan Liemann-Lead Venture Manager
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Experience
Lead Venture Manager
Sanabil Venture Studio
- Deployed a $120m studio fund in Saudi Arabia
- Identified and validated 4 new business models
- Built MVP concepts and hypotheses for 2 ventures
- Led the validation and MVP of a new SME Neobank
COO & Founder
nuuEnergy
- Validated and set the strategy for the business model
- Implemented all financial and operational processes
- Raised €2.5m from leading VC investors (HTGF, Vireo)
- Grew the team to 15 FTEs across 3 German locations
Senior Venture Manager
Stryber
- Deployed a $200m venture studio fund in Abu Dhabi
- Built MVPs and carved-out 4 ventures across EMEA
- Secured $25m in follow-on funding for those startups
- Led small international venture teams of up to 8 FTEs
Head of Operations
Fulfin
- Led growth, partnerships, product, and operations
- Increased loan volume from €100k to €1m per month
- Supported the founders in raising a €5m debt facility
- Supported the hiring and development of 15 new FTEs
CEO & Founder
Mietwise
- Built the first German digital rental deposit platform
- Grew deposit volume by 85% m-o-m over 12 months
- Built a team of 7 FTEs before closing the company
- Nearly acquired by the leading German property portal
Associate - Corporate Client Advisory
BNP Paribas
- Advised FTSE100 clients (Unilever, Vodafone, etc.)
- Experience across a number of financial instruments
- Supported a $16.6bn acquisition in the FMCG space
- Led the syndication of new $5.5bn multi-bank facility
Analyst - Finance & Performance
Societe Generale
Analyst - Commercial Operations
IBM
Industry experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Information Technology, Real Estate, and Energy.
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Experienced in Finance, Product Development, Operations, Strategy, Investments and M&A, and Project Management.
Summary
I am experienced in stakeholder management, digital strategy, and end-to-end project execution. I work closely with clients to identify their needs, define their strategic priorities, and map viable paths for quick execution. I then translate these insights into clear strategies and lead teams through the early stages of building, testing, and carving out new revenue models.
Skills
- Strategic & Analytical Thinking
- Opportunity Assessments
- Hypotheses Development
- Problem/Opportunity Framing
- Mvp Concepts & Strategy
- Venture Build Execution
- Cross-Function Collaboration
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Presenting & Pitching
Languages
Education
University of Leicester
MSc Finance · Finance · Leicester, United Kingdom
London Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) Banking & Finance · Banking & Finance · London, United Kingdom
Certifications & licenses
Cisi Level 3 Certificate In Financial Derivatives
Chartered Institute For Securities & Investment
Cisi Level 3 Certificate In Securities
Chartered Institute For Securities & Investment
Licentiateship Award In Banking And Finance (Lcgi)
London Metropolitan University
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
Frequently asked questions
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Jonathan is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Jonathan speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Elementary).
Jonathan has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Jonathan has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Jonathan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Jonathan would be well-suited for roles such as: Lead Venture Manager, COO & Founder, Senior Venture Manager.
Jonathan's most recent position is Lead Venture Manager at Sanabil Venture Studio.
In recent years, Jonathan has worked for Sanabil Venture Studio, nuuEnergy, Stryber, and Fulfin.
Jonathan is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Information Technology. Jonathan also has some experience in Real Estate and Energy.
Jonathan is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Product Development, and Operations. Jonathan also has some experience in Strategy, Investments and M&A, and Project Management.
Jonathan has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Information Technology.
Jonathan has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Product Development, and Operations.
Jonathan holds a Master in Finance from University of Leicester and a Bachelor in Banking & Finance from London Metropolitan University.
Jonathan has 3 certificates. These include: Cisi Level 3 Certificate In Financial Derivatives, Cisi Level 3 Certificate In Securities, and Licentiateship Award In Banking And Finance (Lcgi).
Jonathan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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