Michel Geolier

Michel Geolier is the Co-Founder and CEO of Betterfront, a B2B company focused on private markets.1 Betterfront aims to transform how alternative fund managers engage, win, and retain investors by leveraging technology, data, and analytics.1

Prior to founding Betterfront, Michel worked on the LP side, leading due diligence and fund manager selection for the Siemens' pension fund in Germany.14 This experience gave him unique insights into the challenges faced by both fund managers and investors in the private markets sector.

Michel started Betterfront out of frustration with the poor solutions available for analyzing alternative investment funds.1 The company has developed a comprehensive solution to help fund managers more efficiently and effectively fundraise and trade secondary market fund interests.1 Betterfront has gained the trust of several top European VCs, including Cherry Ventures, Partech, and Episode 1.1

In addition to his role at Betterfront, Michel has served as a Visiting Lecturer of Entrepreneurial Finance.2 His expertise in the field has made him a valuable voice in discussions about the future of private markets technology and the potential for disruption in areas such as placement agent and secondaries businesses.1

Recently, Michel had the opportunity to present Betterfront at an Alternative Investment class, showcasing the company's innovative approach to the industry.3

It's worth noting that Michel's current position is Vice President at equation, as Betterfront was acquired by equation AG.2 This transition occurred after his tenure as CEO and Founder of Betterfront from July 2019 onwards.2