Paulina Jänsch

Paulina Jänsch is an inspiring entrepreneur and investor, who is deeply committed to sustainability-driven startups and female empowerment. She is the founding partner and CEO of Leanox Impact Capital, where she focuses on founders and innovators who are purpose-driven and aim to make a positive impact beyond just financial returns. In addition to her work, she is an active mentor at various startup organizations, NGOs, and universities, with a mission to attract more women to become investors and achieve parity in the startup scene.

Paulina's latest fund aims to create a more diverse and inclusive ecosystem by supporting impactful startups led by underrepresented founders. She holds two master's degrees and is an expert in project management and leading international teams. Paulina's approach to venture capital is to prioritize understanding the people behind the startups and the markets they operate in before structuring financial deals. She believes in connecting with passionate and driven people who have stories to tell and ideas that need to be heard.

At Leanox Impact Capital, she leads the fundraising and impact team, working towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. Her strength lies in understanding and connecting people to help them flourish, which aligns with her goal of strengthening the impact startup scene in Europe. Paulina Jänsch is a true visionary and a powerful force for positive change in the startup ecosystem.