Steffen Pauls

Steffen Pauls is a prominent entrepreneur and the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Moonfare, a digital platform that facilitates access to private equity investments. He established Moonfare in 2016 with the goal of democratizing investment opportunities in private equity, allowing a broader audience to benefit from higher returns typically reserved for institutional investors.

Professional Background

Before founding Moonfare, Pauls had a significant career in finance and consulting. He served as the Managing Director and Head of Germany at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), where he was instrumental in the firm's operations in the German market for over a decade. His career began at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as a Project Leader, where he gained valuable experience in strategic consulting.

In addition to his role at Moonfare, he co-founded 7GC, a boutique technology fund focused on investing in emerging leaders in the tech sector. He has also been involved in various other ventures, including founding MOMENTAR and First Five AG, and holding board positions in companies like A.T.U Auto-Teile-Unger and 1&1 Versatel.

Education

Steffen Pauls holds a Doctorate in Economics from Universität Trier and has completed a double diploma at ESSEC Business School. He also earned a diploma from Universität Mannheim and completed a Master's thesis at Harvard University in Business Administration and Management.

Overall, Pauls is recognized for his extensive experience in venture capital and private equity, as well as his commitment to making high-quality investment opportunities accessible to a wider audience.1