Ferry Heilemann

Ferry Heilemann is a serial entrepreneur with a strong track record in founding and scaling digital businesses. He co-founded DailyDeal, one of Europe's first couponing portals, which he successfully sold to Google and later repurchased and sold again. He then co-founded Forto (formerly FreightHub), a digital freight forwarding company that scaled to over 500 employees and raised significant funding, showcasing his ability to identify market gaps and build impactful companies. logisticssummit+1

He is a dedicated climate activist and impact investor, actively working to bring environmental sustainability to the forefront of the venture capital ecosystem. He co-founded Leaders for Climate Action to unite tech leaders for climate initiatives, and is a Founder and Partner at AENU, an early-stage climate impact VC fund. His commitment is further evidenced by his role as an Ambassador and Climate Champion for Founders Pledge and authoring the 'Climate Action Guide Book.' aenu+3

Ferry has significant experience in venture capital and early-stage investments. After the initial sale of DailyDeal, he co-founded Heilemann Ventures to provide seed and early-stage funding to digital entrepreneurs. This firm later merged with Earlybird Venture Capital, where he served as a Venture Partner, overseeing numerous investments and contributing to the growth of European tech startups. heilemann-ventures+1