Essen, 10 February 2025 – Nele Janßen has joined Gründerfonds Ruhr (Ruhrgründer Management GmbH) as an Investment Analyst (working student/part-time), further strengthening the team as the second generation of Gründerfonds Ruhr gains significant momentum.
Startup expertise from the Ruhr region
Nele brings over three years of experience in the startup ecosystem, growth equity, and consulting. In addition to her background in these areas, she has a strong passion for fostering the growth of startups, particularly in the Ruhr region. Her unique perspective, combining her experience in finance and consulting with her deep connection to the region, enables her to understand the key factors that drive the success of early-stage startups.
Her academic background complements her practical experience perfectly. Nele holds an M.Sc. in Finance from the NOVA School of Business and Economics in Lisbon and a B.Sc. in Management and Economics from Ruhr-University Bochum. With her analytical skills and strategic mindset, she brings valuable expertise to identifying and supporting promising business models. As a native of the Ruhr area, she is especially passionate about the region’s development as an innovation hub.
A new chapter for Gründerfonds Ruhr
Gründerfonds Ruhr is in an exciting phase, following the successful first closing of the second fund in October 2024, with a volume of EUR 31M. The fund is now set to grow to a total of EUR 50M. Nele is a valuable addition to the team and will play a central role in identifying and implementing investments from the new fund.