Paul Donner

Paul Donner is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in alternative investments, strategy consulting, entrepreneurship, and venture building.

With over a decade of experience, Paul has successfully raised over $150M for private equity, real estate, and hedge funds while working with emerging managers.

In strategy consulting, he collaborated with renowned clients like Coca-Cola, Carlsberg, and American Express to develop and implement commercial strategies.

Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit, Paul co-founded three companies, including TASC Towers, a prominent tower operator in MENA, and advised on others before venturing into full-time strategy leadership roles.

His tenure at 23 Capital saw remarkable growth, developing strategies that led to a 10X increase in loan volume to over $2.5B and a 20X rise in revenue in just 3.5 years.

Paul's expertise extends to advising on venture building, investment strategies, and global service platform development, as demonstrated through projects for H&M Group and Blacklane GmbH.

Today, leveraging his vast experience, Paul serves as a strategic advisor and operating partner, supporting founders and management teams in various capacities.

His key competencies include Go-To-Market Strategy Planning & Execution, B2B Partnerships, Project Management, Capital Raising, Deal Management, and Contract Negotiation.

Paul holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management from The University of Manchester and has held senior advisory and leadership positions in reputable organizations such as Kantor Associates, Peruya, Enact, and 23 Capital, among others.