The experienced start-up investor and Scania Growth Capital’s managing company East Hill Equity expands its operations and recruits Cornelia Bjellerup as new Investment Manager. Bjellerup is experienced in corporate finance – a welcomed addition to East Hill’s operations.
“I’m excited to be a part of this journey. Innovation, where sustainability is top of mind, and with Scania’s technical expertise supporting; It truly is an exciting business, working with startups and quality products,” said Cornelia Bjellerup.
Cornelia has a Master of Laws and a Bachelor in Accounting and Finance from Uppsala University. Prior to East Hill Equity, she’s primarily been working with M&A and IPOs in different roles at KPMG, Danske Bank and most recently at J.P. Morgan.
“In order to attract the most interesting companies and strongest teams, a successful venture capital fund needs to provide value to its portfolio companies beyond capital, but we also need the best talent,” said Christian Zeuchner, Partner at East Hill Equity. “Cornelia is a great addition to our team, bringing not only banking experience, but also an innovative spirit to our daily operations.”
About Scania Growth Capital
Scania Growth Capital is an investment vehicle funded by Scania and managed by East Hill Equity, focusing on investments in innovative B2B-tech companies. Scania is the leading provider of sustainable transport solutions. East Hill Equity is an experienced start-up investor with years of experience in different industries, who firmly believes that the relationship with its founders is the key asset. With offices in Stockholm and Berlin, East Hill Equity works with a flexible and fair investment approach on a long-term basis, supporting companies during their growth from seed to profitability.