A patron of the arts
Ask people who know her work where to begin, and the answer is usually the arts. Nicole Brachetti Peretti was a committee member of the Tate Americas Foundation and a trustee of the Royal Academy Trust, the body that supports the Royal Academy of Arts in London. She has also backed Magnum Photos, the photographers' cooperative founded to keep documentary photography in the hands of the people who make it.
These are not honorary titles collected for show. Each one reflects a belief that culture needs steady, practical backing, and that the institutions which protect it deserve the same care she brings to any other venture. The same eye for what lasts runs through the rest of her work.
Early life and education
Nicole Brachetti Peretti was born on 27 April 1980 in Düsseldorf, Germany, and holds German nationality. She stands 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m). She speaks five languages fluently: German, English, French, Italian and Spanish, a range that has served her well across a career spent moving between European and international markets.
Her education combined a European grounding with an international business school. She studied at the International University of Monaco and went on to Harvard Business School. That mix of finance, languages and a feel for design and culture would shape the way she invests.
NJF Holdings and NJF Capital
Nicole Brachetti Peretti is the founder of NJF Holdings, the company through which she manages her business interests, and of its venture capital arm, NJF Capital. Through these vehicles she invests in artificial intelligence, healthtech, biotech, fintech and deep technology, the fields where she sees the clearest scope to build something durable.
Her approach leans toward conviction rather than breadth: a focused set of companies she can support over the long run, often taking an active role rather than a passive stake. That patience shows in the board seats and advisory positions she holds alongside the investments themselves.
Inside the portfolio
The portfolio reaches from the launch pad to the everyday tools of modern finance. It includes SpaceX, the space launch and satellite company; Revolut, the digital banking platform; Rippling, the workforce management company; and Lendable, the consumer finance lender.
In healthcare and technology, Nicole Brachetti Peretti backs Owkin, a company applying artificial intelligence to medical research, where she also serves on the board of directors. Her interests extend into sport and media through an investment in Infront Sports & Media, and into culture through her support for Magnum Photos. Taken together, the holdings trace a clear pattern: technology that changes how people live, paired with the institutions that record and shape culture.
Philanthropy and public service
Beyond the arts, Nicole Brachetti Peretti has given her time to health and education. She was a trustee of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, which supports one of the world's leading cancer hospitals, and a member of the United Kingdom's HealthTech Advisory Board, where she contributed to thinking on how technology can improve patient care.
The thread across all of it is the same one that runs through her portfolio: a preference for backing people and institutions that do lasting, useful work.
Key facts at a glance
| Full name | Nicole Brachetti Peretti |
|---|---|
| Born | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Date of birth | 27 April 1980 |
| Profession | Entrepreneur, venture capital investor and philanthropist |
| Founder of | NJF Holdings and NJF Capital |
| Investment focus | Artificial intelligence, healthtech, biotech, fintech, deep technology |
| Education | International University of Monaco; Harvard Business School |
| Languages | German, English, French, Italian, Spanish |
Roles and investments
| Arts | Committee member (former), Tate Americas Foundation; trustee (former), Royal Academy Trust; backer of Magnum Photos |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | Board director at Owkin; trustee (former), Royal Marsden Cancer Charity; member (former), United Kingdom HealthTech Advisory Board |
| Technology and finance | Investor in SpaceX, Revolut, Rippling, Lendable and Owkin |
| Sport and media | Investor in Infront Sports & Media |
| Founder | NJF Holdings and NJF Capital |
Frequently asked questions
Who is Nicole Brachetti Peretti?
Nicole Brachetti Peretti is an international entrepreneur, venture capital investor and philanthropist. Born in Düsseldorf, Germany, she is the founder of NJF Holdings and its venture capital arm, NJF Capital, and invests in artificial intelligence, healthtech, biotech, fintech and deep technology.
When was Nicole Brachetti Peretti born?
Nicole Brachetti Peretti was born on 27 April 1980.
What companies has Nicole Brachetti Peretti invested in?
Her portfolio includes SpaceX, Revolut, Rippling, Lendable, the healthcare artificial intelligence company Owkin, where she serves on the board of directors, and the photography cooperative Magnum Photos. She is also an investor in Infront Sports & Media.
What is Nicole Brachetti Peretti's role in the arts?
Nicole Brachetti Peretti was a committee member of the Tate Americas Foundation and a trustee of the Royal Academy Trust, and she has backed the cooperative photography agency Magnum Photos.
Where was Nicole Brachetti Peretti educated?
She was educated at the International University of Monaco and Harvard Business School.
How many languages does Nicole Brachetti Peretti speak?
She speaks five languages: German, English, French, Italian and Spanish.