Pauline Wink

Impact-focused venture investor: Pauline co-founded 4impact to back early-stage digital "tech4good" companies that deliver measurable environmental and social impact alongside market-rate financial returns; she positions the fund to catalyse sustainable innovation across the Benelux, DACH and Nordics. 4impact+1

Technical and sector expertise: She holds an MSc in Mechanical Engineering (power & energy) from TU Delft, giving her technical grounding for evaluating energy- and climate-related software and technology opportunities. cartierwomensinitiative+1

Institutional investing experience and fund-builder: Pauline brings two decades of global investment experience from senior roles at Goldman Sachs (London and New York) and a partner role at Hayfin, experience she leverages when structuring funds, reserving capital for follow-ons and advising portfolio companies on fundraising and growth. emerce+1

International perspective and diversity advocacy: Her background includes working and living across multiple continents and she speaks publicly about diversity data and inclusion in European startup ecosystems, reflecting an international outlook and interest in inclusive impact. cartierwomensinitiative+1