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Millen Wolde-selassie
Consumer at Octopus Ventures
Greater London, England
Overview
Millen Wolde-Selassie is an Early Stage VC Investor at Octopus Ventures in London, specializing in consumer-focused investments. With a background in investment banking and experience at Citigroup as Vice President of Corporate Derivatives, Millen brings expertise in capital markets and financial analysis to his current role, where he focuses on sectors such as Social Commerce and Future of Work.
Highlights of Millen's career include his role as Co-Founder of no+mi London and his experience at Citigroup, where he served as Vice President in Corporate Derivatives, showcasing his strong background in finance and strategy.
Work Experience
Early Stage VC Investor at Octopus Ventures focusing on Consumer
2020 - 2024
Previously part of Octopus' Consumer Pod, and particularly interested in category-defining innovations around the way we live, work, travel, play and recuperate. Octopus Ventures is a £2.5bn AUM venture capital fund, investing ca £100m of new capital each year in tickets of £1-10m at preseed to Series B. https://www.octopusventures.com/
Co-Founder
2016 - 2020
no+mi London was an e-commerce retailer offering a premium selection of gifts for expecting mothers, new parents, and their babies.
Vice President, Corporate Derivatives (Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Austria)
2007 - 2016
Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides various financial products and services.
Raised $12,950,000,000.00 from ValueAct Capital and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.