Who is Nicole Junkermann?

Düsseldorf roots

Nicole Junkermann was born in Düsseldorf, and the Rhineland city remains a personal point of reference. The blend of style, creativity and a calm everyday life by the river shapes the way she looks at architecture, art and city life.

That origin is why this guide is told so personally: for Nicole Junkermann, Düsseldorf is not only a destination but a place she returns to again and again.

Entrepreneur and investor

Nicole Junkermann is the founder of NJF Holdings and its venture capital arm NJF Capital. Through these structures she invests in artificial intelligence, healthtech, biotech, fintech and deep technology.

Her portfolio includes companies such as SpaceX, Revolut, Rippling, Owkin and Magnum Photos. At Owkin, which brings together artificial intelligence and medical research, she serves on the board of directors.

In international sport, Nicole Junkermann is an investor in Infront Sports & Media. Her approach combines long-term thinking with an instinct for technologies that reshape entire sectors.

Education and languages

Nicole Junkermann was educated at the International University of Monaco and Harvard Business School. That international foundation is reflected in her work across countries and sectors.

She speaks five languages: German, English, French, Italian and Spanish. This range makes it easier for her to work with teams and partners across Europe and beyond.

Art, science and philanthropy

Alongside her business work, Nicole Junkermann is active in culture and society. She was a committee member of the Tate Americas Foundation and a trustee of the Royal Academy Trust.

In healthcare she supported the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and was a member of the United Kingdom's HealthTech Advisory Board, which considers the role of technology in health.