Jenni Risku

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Chief Investment Partner (Singapore and Private Market) @ Click Ventures
Singapore
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About Jenni Risku

First building impact as a founder. Now investing in and moving capital towards mission driven startups as well as funds - with special focus on sustainability.Founding Partner for Sustainability at Click Ventures (founded in 2015 by VC veteran Carman Chan) and lead for impact/ESG. Click's invested in highly scalable early stage startups in US, Europe and Asia with following track record:- 2018: Two seed funds named top performing funds (Vintage 2003-2015 Funds) globally by Preqin- 2019: Consistent Top Performing VC Fund Manager by Preqin- 2021: Most Consistent Top Performing VC Fund Manager (All Vintages, Greater China) by Preqin- 2022: Awarded 'Top Innovative Fund for Future' by World Economic Forum & UplinkNew focus is to support Emerging VC Managers through investment and add value as strategic LP.Through founding Women in Tech Asia and co-chairing a Female Business Angel Network, I've been an advocate for women in tech and investors since 2016.I am a mission driven kickstarter and entrepreneur with 15+ years hands­-on business development experience across Europe and Asia. I started my career in cross-border investments (PE, M&A) and heading special projects and trade between Hong Kong, China and Europe for a HK/China based trade and investment Group.Since 2012 I've held various roles in different countries within start-up innovation ecosystem - either as a founder, co-founder, or first strategic hire on the ground to get things started in new markets/sectors.Born in Finland, I've lived in 5 and worked between 15 countries, now based in Singapore.

Jenni Risku's Current Company Details
Click Ventures

Click Ventures

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Chief Investment Partner (Singapore and Private Market)
Singapore
Website:
clickventures.vc
Employees:
13
Jenni Risku Work Experience Details
  • Click Ventures
    Chief Investment Partner (Singapore And Private Market)
    Click Ventures
    Singapore
  • Click Ventures
    Impact Partner
    Click Ventures Jun 2021 - Present
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hk
    Partner and Director at Click Ventures - formerly a top performing early stage VC firm transitioned into a Single Family Office, based in Singapore and Hong Kong. We invest in emerging fund managers. Above all, we nurture innovators.
  • Ixsa
    Founding Partner
    Ixsa May 2021 - Present
    Earth, Oo
    Innovation and Sustainability Alliance is a network of practitioners on a quest for new ways to maximise sustainability impact. Started a peer group for "Impact/ESG Investing in Early Stage Venture Capital". Alliance is now forging ahead as one of the first social capital DAOs. http://ixsa.earth
  • Women In Tech Conference (Asia)
    Founder
    Women In Tech Conference (Asia) 2016 - Present
    Singapore, Singapore, Sg
    A supercharged platform to celebrate and connect the leading women in tech in Asia, and supporters of DEI movement in Asia's tech/science/startup scene. First in Singapore/APAC to launch high level conferences for WIT community (2016-2018 in Marina Bay Sands Expo/Sentosa), gathering 4,000+ delegates from 30+ countries to Singapore, working as a strategic partner to the National Research Foundation and Singapore's Tech & Innovation Week (SWITCH).WIT Asia's sponsors include Microsoft, VISA, Accenture, Google, Facebook, CA Technologies, Amazon, Samsung, DELL, Schneider-Electric, and 50+ community partnerships with public/private players such as TEDx, UNWomen, Slush, techstars, SGInnovate, She Loves Tech, Lean In, U.S. and Finnish Embassy in Singapore ... and many others.
  • Venturem
    Director & Founder
    Venturem Sep 2012 - 2020
    Business development, investment, change/growth management, go-to-market, investor/partner search, IT outsourcing via trusted partners in tech.
  • Reebonz - Your World Of Luxury
    Head Of Culture & Talent Acquisition
    Reebonz - Your World Of Luxury Sep 2015 - Nov 2015
    Singapore, Singapore, Sg
    An experimental role in facilitation and development of company culture at Reebonz.
  • Finnchat
    Country Manager (Poland & Germany)
    Finnchat Mar 2014 - May 2015
    Jyväskylä, West And Inner Finland, Fi
    First advisor to then Country Manager of 1 year old start-up Finnchat for Poland and Germany.Core focus: international expansion, company set ­up, building teams. Launching & localizing service production, finding local partners and first reference clients, implementing company culture & values. Responsible for legal and daily operations, cash flow, general leadership.Finnchat won e-retail award (2015) for "new innovative solution", employs 70+ people, and its services boost the UX / online sales / conversion rates of large online shops via data analytics and Live-Chat (sales) solutions.
  • Chemcentral Group 远东化工(集团), Hong Kong
    Manager, Investment & Business Development
    Chemcentral Group 远东化工(集团), Hong Kong May 2008 - Jun 2012
    Hk
    Became head of Europe and first non-­Asian member in the management team. Reporting to Group’s owner/CEO, launched group's first European office in Warsaw/Poland. Traveled between countries identifying opportunities, negotiating strategic export deals of unique value products from Europe to China, initiated new trade partnerships with local factories.During 2008­-2012 we diversified group’s product and investment portfolio from industrial B2B trade into B2C business both in China and in Europe; by importing EU made products in China, and investing into real-­estate and HoReCa sectors.
  • Supercoach® Launch Pad, Enable Ventures Inc.
    Entrepreneurial Coach
    Supercoach® Launch Pad, Enable Ventures Inc. Oct 2007 - Nov 2007
    Coaching Hi-Tech start-ups to develop their business concepts, and to pitch in front of customers and investors. My team's start-up was acquired by a strategic investor in 2009.
  • Gamestop
    Sales
    Gamestop Jul 2007 - Nov 2007
    Grapevine, Texas, Us
    Sales + Setting up operations after acquisition (during studies)Transition to Gamestop / EB Games after EB acquired a Dutch home entertainment company's operations in Finland. GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) is a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, and is the world's largest multichannel video game retailer.
  • Limit Breakers
    Purchasing Manager
    Limit Breakers Apr 2006 - Feb 2007
    (During studies)
  • Various Companies
    Sales In Music/Gaming (And Various Part-Time Stuff During Studies)
    Various Companies 2003 - 2007
    Probably one of the best jobs I've ever had was as a student at a Free Record Shop (a Dutch music retail chain); listening, selling and talking about music all day. Did a series of various part-time jobs from a corporate VIP host at Rally Finland competition, to sales at Canal+ (French premium cable television channel)...and a variety of others.

Jenni Risku Skills

Start Ups Strategy Business Development International Business Market Research Business Strategy International Sales New Business Development Management Mergers And Acquisitions Sales Management Market Entry Business Planning Investments International Trade Operations Management Sourcing Emerging Markets International Marketing International Market Entry Entrepreneurship Marketing Negotiation Project Management Management Consulting

Jenni Risku Education Details

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Faculty Of Business
  • Jamk University Of Applied Sciences
    Jamk University Of Applied Sciences
    International Business
  • Jyväskylä Business College
    Jyväskylä Business College
    Double Degree Programme

Frequently Asked Questions about Jenni Risku

What company does Jenni Risku work for?

Jenni Risku works for Click Ventures

What is Jenni Risku's role at the current company?

Jenni Risku's current role is Chief Investment Partner (Singapore and Private Market).

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What schools did Jenni Risku attend?

Jenni Risku attended The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Jamk University Of Applied Sciences, Jyväskylä Business College.

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Jenni Risku has interest in Disruptive Company Cultures, Solutions Or Technologies, New Business Ventures And Collaborations, Healthcare + Tech, New Apps, Impact Investing, Events And Public Speaking Engagements, Social Entrepreneurship, International Change/growth Projects, Nature + Tech.

What skills is Jenni Risku known for?

Jenni Risku has skills like Start Ups, Strategy, Business Development, International Business, Market Research, Business Strategy, International Sales, New Business Development, Management, Mergers And Acquisitions, Sales Management, Market Entry.

Who are Jenni Risku's colleagues?

Jenni Risku's colleagues are Lisa Hall Mba, Cheryl Vannoy, Ashley Butler, Tammy Tran, Alicia Yeo.

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