
Julius Westphal
Operator-turned-investor passionate about Fintech, vertical SaaS & AI
Berlin, Germany
Joined August 2025
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Julius Westphal is a seasoned early-stage investor with a focus on Fintech, vertical SaaS, and AI. His investment philosophy is shaped by his unique experience as an operator-turned-investor, having co-founded a VC-backed company and previously leading Meta's startup activation program in Germany, where he advised high-growth startups on go-to-market and growth strategies. peak+1
Beyond his professional career, Julius is an elite sports climber, having successfully repeated iconic 9a routes like "Action Directe" and "Aloha". This demanding hobby reflects a drive for high performance and dedication. planetmountain+2
Julius is also a passionate electronic music enthusiast and a resident DJ, demonstrating a creative and vibrant personal interest outside of his venture capital and entrepreneurial pursuits. peak+2
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An accomplished sports climber, having repeated the challenging 9a route "Action Directe" and "Aloha" 9a/9a+. planetmountain+2
Active in electronic music, known as a resident DJ. peak+2
Enjoys skiing and golf, often using these activities for contemplation and new ideas. peak
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