Isabelle Dufour Freidheim

Isabelle Dufour Freidheim is a well-established entrepreneur, investor, and the founder and managing partner of Athena Capital.

With over 15 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, SPACs, and IPOs, Isabelle has made significant contributions to the world of investment and finance.

As the youngest female chairman of a publicly traded company in the U.S., she plays a pivotal role in steering Athena Capital's strategic direction and investment activities, particularly focusing on technology companies.

In 2020, Isabelle established Athena Capital, an investment fund that primarily targets private companies looking to go public or seeking M&A exits.

Under Isabelle Freidheim's leadership, Athena has successfully raised over $1.2 billion, showcasing her exceptional skills in fund management and investment strategy.

Isabelle's educational background includes studying at prestigious institutions such as Ecole Active Bilingue, Columbia Business School, Columbia University in the City of New York, and Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II).

Throughout her career, Isabelle has held key positions in various organizations, including being the Former Board Member at e.GO Mobile, Founder and Managing Partner at Athena Capital, Chairman of the Board at Athena Capital, Co-founder at Magnifi by TIFIN, Board Member at Growth For Good, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Starwood VC, CEO at Magnifi by TIFIN, Mentor at Techstars, Venture Partner at MissionOG, Partner at The London Fund, Private Equity/VC at Invesco, and Investment Banking at Lehman Brothers.