Jimmy Fussing Nielsen

Member, Denmark

• Jimmy joined the Sunstone team in 2002. His investment focus areas at Sunstone include telecom, optical communications, and component companies. In addition to serving as Head of Technology Ventures, Jimmy provides sparring to all team members in deal structuring, fund raising, negotiation, and investment considerations. He was a part of the strategic management team and the investment committe at Vaekstfonden. Jimmy has been directly responsible for the recruitment of key Technology Ventures' investment professionals, the establishment of Sunstone's Silicon Valley presence, the formulation of the investment strategy, and a driving force behind the spin-out of Sunstone from Vaekstfonden. Jimmy brings to Sunstone a combination of start-up and investment experience spanning more than 14 years in Denmark and Germany. His background includes experience from investment management and start-up activities. Prior to joining the Sunstone team, Jimmy initiated the spin-out of PhoXtal Communications AB from the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden. Jimmy has served as a senior portfolio manager for Consors Capital, Munich, Germany. Before that he spent almost five years with the investment and venture capital group BankInvest, Copenhagen, Denmark. Jimmy was responsible for portfolio allocation, selection of investment targets, fund raising, and for building a global advisory network. He was responsible for global telecom and IT investments. Prior to this Jimmy served as portfolio manager for two financial institutions both in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Jimmy holds a Master’s degree in business administration and finance from CopenhagenBusiness School, and has completed the Right Kjaer and Kjerulf Executive Training Program.