Oliver Preisler

Environmental Sustainability Ethical Governance

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Oliver Preisler is the Chief Operating Officer at BlackWood, an early-stage venture capital firm backing founders across Europe. He previously worked in investment banking across New York, Switzerland, and Denmark, advising on cross-border M&A and capital raises, and later founded a fintech company focused on retirement savings. He holds a degree from ESADE and brings an international perspective shaped by living across Europe, Asia, and North America.

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Behind illuminem stands a community of mentors and investors who have supported our vision, challenged our thinking, and helped us grow

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May 13 2025

illuminem x HEC Paris Greentech University course: developing the next generation of sustainability leaders

Sustainable Business

HEC Paris and illuminem launch a first-of-its-kind Greentech course, blending academic insight with real-world expertise from founders, investors, and policy leaders

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