Nelly joined the seed + speed team in May 2025. Before that, she spent over three years at Bridgemaker, gaining extensive experience in corporate venture building and leading various projects with a focus on (beyond-)banking, e-commerce, and venture studio concepts. She also gained international experience by working on the establishment of the first venture builder in the UAE. Nelly holds a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Innovation from ESCP Europe.