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Meet our team

Fredrik
Ullman

Co-Founder & Partner

Fredrik was the CEO Vimian and before that, the CEO Indical. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, he spent some time at Bain & Company in NYC and at Novozymes.

Fredrik holds a MSc and PhD from ETH Zurich.

Fredrik is on the board of directors of Safe Monitoring Group and member of YPO.

Co-Founder & Partner

Fredrik
Ullman

“I’ve been blessed to work at a number of incredible companies in Europe and USA in global roles. I‘ve also had the incredible opportunity to build Indical Bioscience and subsequently VIMIAN Group into the fastest growing company in the animal health space starting from 20 employees to 1100 employees in 6 years and taking the company public.

It‘s been the journey of my life and although very challenging at times, the most rewarding and educational experience I could have dreamt of.

Passionate, successful entrepreneurs are my heroes and I‘m committed to helping them achieve their full potential in any capacity.”

Nicolas
Gautier

Co-Founder & Partner

Nic was the founder, CEO & Chairman of Kindred Education, a large UK premium nursery consolidator.

Nic has been an entrepreneur and an investor in PE & VC backed and exited growth businesses, spanning multiple sectors since his teens.

Nic sits on various boards and is a member of YPO Greater London.

Co-Founder & Partner

Nicolas
Gautier

"Having founded my first business at 17 set the stage for a lifelong journey in entrepreneurship. With fluency in six languages, having lived in a half dozen countries and visited every continent, I've developed a unique global perspective.

I find immense joy in identifying and fostering talent, and I'm dedicated to helping individuals reach their full potential. My love for scaling businesses drives me to push boundaries, embracing failure as a vital part of growth.

I believe that hard work and creating your own luck are fundamentals to success. These beliefs have shaped my path, and I'm committed to inspiring and supporting others in their endeavours."

Alexander
Frey

Co-Founder & Partner

Alexander led Indical Bioscience’s efforts in M&A and business development. Prior to that, he was a Project Leader at BCG focusing on Health Care.

Alexander holds a BSc from UCL and a PhD from the University of Cambridge in molecular biology.

Co-Founder & Partner

Alexander
Frey

"Two of the guiding principles of my career have been learning & development and having a lasting impact. Each new challenge has helped me add a piece to the puzzle – from the analytical rigor of a scientific education, to the broad set of challenges facing my consulting clients in Europe and Japan, as well as building a fast-growing animal health business organically and through M&A.

My family business background has given me a firsthand perspective on sustainable value creation, and this is the philosophy with which I look to collaborate with our partners and entrepreneurs."

André
Terlinden

Co-Founder

André is a Swiss qualified lawyer, partner of a business law firm, entrepreneur and is leading the family-owned companies.

André holds a Master and a PhD in banking and finance law from the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and an LL.M from LSE, London.

André serves as board member on various companies (e.g. asset managers, industrial supplier, real estate and IT-startups).

Co-Founder

André
Terlinden

"Having experienced firsthand the challenges of running a family business since I can remember, I pursued my studies in law and business to be prepared to assume an active management role as next generation within our companies.

By practicing law at Homburger AG, a major business law firm, I gained access to the legal and business know-how required to successfully start my own career as independent legal consultant, board member, investor and entrepreneur.

At Nils Capital, I am looking forward to sharing my experience to enable entrepreneurs to achieve their goals."

Faysal
Hjeily

Investment Director

Faysal is a seasoned senior finance professional with a proven track record in M&A and corporate development across various industries and geographies. He has held various finance and operating roles at Amcor, SFO (Direct Investments), and Citigroup Investment Banking.

Faysal holds an MBA from INSEAD, an MSc in Finance from IE, and a BEng from AUB.

Investment Director

Faysal
Hjeily

“I have had the rewarding opportunity to work with and support the management of publicly listed companies, family business patrons, investors, and entrepreneurs alike. The variety of my experience, spanning different industries and global contexts, has helped me develop an international perspective, a well-rounded sense of business acumen, and a pragmatic understanding of the challenges faced by companies at various stages of growth.

Curious by nature, I strive to challenge myself and continue developing, believing that success is achieved when we push our boundaries. I am especially excited to share my knowledge and partner with entrepreneurs on their journey.”

Antoine
Blanc

Advisor, APAC

Antoine has amassed over a decade of experience in the private equity and financial services sectors. He began his career driving growth in middle-sized companies, both as an investor with Devenco Private Equity and as an entrepreneur. Antoine founded the SaaS company OpenJet, which successfully exited to SGH Capital in 2015, and later held a strategic operational role in APAC with German Venture Studio, Rocket Internet.

In the subsequent five years, Antoine advanced his career at Index-Partners, focusing on mid-market M&A operations throughout the Asia Pacific region.

He holds an MSc from HEC Paris, France.

Advisor, APAC

Antoine
Blanc

"My career has been a mix of launching startups and making smart investments, from my early days at Devenco Private Equity to my role at Rocket Internet. I’ve worked all over, from Europe to the buzzing markets of ASEAN, and every experience has taught me something new about taking risks and staying open-minded. At Index Partners, which I co-founded in 2016, I’ve had the pleasure of working with dozens of entrepreneurs and family businesses, helping them grow and succeed. I’m all about creating lasting value, not just in business but in the connections I make.

My education at HEC Paris gave me a solid foundation, but it's the real-world lessons and the incredible people I've met along the way that have truly shaped who I am.

I believe in staying humble, always learning, and working together to make great things happen. I’m passionate about finding innovative solutions and building partnerships that drive real impact. Whether it's through a new venture or a strategic investment, I’m committed to making a positive difference and supporting the entrepreneurial spirit wherever I go."

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