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Jonathan Liemann
Lead Venture Manager
Experience
Mar 2025 - Sep 2025
7 monthsRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
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
Nov 2023 - Jan 2025
1 year 3 monthsMunich, Germany
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
Sep 2021 - Oct 2023
2 years 2 monthsAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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
Feb 2020 - Aug 2021
1 year 7 monthsMunich, Germany
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
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
2 years 1 monthMunich, Germany
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
Sep 2015 - Dec 2017
2 years 4 monthsLondon, United Kingdom
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
Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
7 monthsLondon, United Kingdom
Analyst - Finance & Performance
Societe Generale
Jun 2012 - Aug 2013
1 year 3 monthsLondon, United Kingdom
Analyst - Commercial Operations
IBM
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance (7 years), Information Technology (3.5 years), Professional Services (2.5 years), Real Estate (2 years), and Energy (1 year).
Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Professional Services
Real Estate
Energy
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Finance (8 years), Product Development (6.5 years), Operations (6 years), Investments and M&A (2.5 years), Project Management (2 years), and Strategy (1.5 years).
Finance
Product Development
Operations
Investments and M&A
Project Management
Strategy
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
English
NativeGerman
ElementaryEducation
Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
University of Leicester
MSc Finance · Finance · Leicester, United Kingdom
Sep 2010 - Aug 2014
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
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Where is Jonathan based?
Jonathan is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Jonathan speak?
Jonathan speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Jonathan have?
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 1 year and 5 months. Note that Jonathan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Jonathan be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Jonathan would be well-suited for roles such as: Lead Venture Manager, COO & Founder, Senior Venture Manager.
What is Jonathan's latest experience?
Jonathan's most recent position is Lead Venture Manager at Sanabil Venture Studio.
What companies has Jonathan worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Jonathan has worked for Sanabil Venture Studio, nuuEnergy, Stryber, and Fulfin.
Which industries is Jonathan most experienced in?
Jonathan is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services. Jonathan also has some experience in Real Estate and Energy.
Which business areas is Jonathan most experienced in?
Jonathan is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Product Development, and Operations. Jonathan also has some experience in Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, Project Management, and Strategy and Planning.
Which industries has Jonathan worked in recently?
Jonathan has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT).
Which business areas has Jonathan worked in recently?
Jonathan has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Product Development, and Operations.
What is Jonathan's education?
Jonathan holds a Master in Finance from University of Leicester and a Bachelor in Banking & Finance from London Metropolitan University.
Does Jonathan have any certificates?
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).
What is the availability of Jonathan?
Jonathan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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