Raffael Johnen

Raffael Johnen is the Co-Founder and CEO of auxmoney, a leading digital lending platform in Continental Europe.13 He has been at the helm of the company since its founding in 2007.24

Background and Education

Raffael holds a diploma in business mathematics from Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen.1 Before founding auxmoney, he gained valuable experience in the financial sector:

• He worked as an Assistant Manager Consulting in Credit & Bank Management at KPMG from October 2009 to December 2011.1
• Prior to that, he served as a Vice President at Rothschild Investment Bank in Frankfurt.3

Entrepreneurial Journey

Johnen's entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found two significant ventures:

1. auxmoney: Founded in 2007, auxmoney has grown to become the largest credit marketplace in continental Europe.24 The company uses digital technologies to enable better credit supply for more people, a vision that continues to drive Raffael.4

2. Excellion Capital: A London-based merchant banking boutique specializing in corporate finance advisory and principal investments, leveraging technology.3

Leadership at auxmoney

Under Raffael's leadership, auxmoney has achieved significant milestones:

• The company has raised a total of $850.91 million in funding.2
• auxmoney offers a digital lending platform that connects borrowers and investors, providing loans to individuals, students, and self-employed people.2
• The platform uses a unique, individualized approach to assess creditworthiness, allowing them to serve a wider range of clients than traditional banks.5

Raffael Johnen's expertise in finance, coupled with his innovative approach to lending, has positioned him as a notable figure in the European fintech landscape.