Nicole Junkermann

Entrepreneur, investor and builder of
global platforms

About Nicole Junkermann

Nicole Junkermann, also known as Nicole Brachetti Peretti, born 27 April 1980, is a German-born entrepreneur and investor based in London.

Investing in the next
generation of technology

Through NJF Capital, the venture investment arm of NJF Holdings, founded by Nicole Junkermann, Nicole Junkermann has built a portfolio of more than forty companies across fintech, artificial intelligence, deep technology and life sciences.

The firm focuses primarily on early-stage investments in companies developing foundational technologies that shape markets rather than simply participating in them.

Investments have included SpaceX, Rippling, Revolut and Groq.

“I invest in infrastructure that builds trust – across borders, sectors, and generations.”

Building the future
of global sport

Nicole Junkermann began her career in sport and media and remains an active investor in the sector.

Through Gameday by NJF Holdings, the group’s sports investment platform, she backs leagues, media platforms and technology companies shaping the next era of global sport.

Investments include Lega Volley Femminile, Italy’s leading professional women’s volleyball league, and CayoTV, a football streaming and digital distribution platform.

The platform reflects a broader investment thesis that sport is undergoing structural transformation as digital distribution, media innovation and new ownership models reshape the global sports economy.

“Sport isn’t just entertainment – it’s one of the last arenas where effort still matters more than hype. That’s what I invest in: values that can’t be replaced by an algorithm.”

The Human Code

The Human Code is the investment philosophy guiding Nicole Junkermann’s work.

It prioritises judgement over hype, responsibility over speed, and long-term human consequence over short term gain.

At a time when technological acceleration is reshaping institutions, the focus is on building resilient companies, trusted partnerships and systems that strengthen the relationship between technology and society.

“Progress only matters if it is human led and human shaped.”


Nicole Junkermann FAQ

Who is Nicole Junkermann?

Nicole Junkermann is a German-born entrepreneur and investor based in London. She is the founder of NJF Holdings and NJF Capital and works across technology, life sciences, sport, media, and long-term investment platforms.

What is Nicole Junkermann known for?

Nicole Junkermann is known for building and backing companies at the intersection of innovation, investment, and human impact. Her work includes venture capital, private equity, sport, media, and life sciences through NJF Holdings and NJF Capital.

Is Nicole Junkermann also Nicole Brachetti Peretti?

Yes. Nicole Junkermann is also known as Nicole Brachetti Peretti, a name associated with her art and cultural work, including the Nicole Brachetti Peretti Collection.

What is NJF Holdings?

NJF Holdings is Nicole Junkermann’s privately held international investment firm. It brings together long-term investment activity across venture capital, private equity, real estate, sport, media, and strategic partnerships.

What is NJF Capital?

NJF Capital is the venture investment arm of NJF Holdings. Founded by Nicole Junkermann, it backs transformative technology companies across life sciences, deep tech, fintech, and the future of human performance.

What interests me isn’t what’s popular today – it’s what will still matter a decade from now.

Perspectives

A curated selection of recent writings and interviews.
For group updates, visit NJF Holdings News


The Human Code
Nicole Junkermann: The most valuable progress is progress that remains human at its core.

Data can pick the team. It can’t create the magic
Nicole Junkermann: data can optimise sport, but it can’t manufacture what makes it worth watching.

Building The Human Code
India’s Sporting Future Will Be Built at League Level: Nicole Junkermann.