Julian Teicke
About Julian Teicke
Julian Teicke is the Founder and Non-Executive President of wefox, a leading insurtech company, and has held various prominent roles in the startup ecosystem, including Founding Angel and Non-Executive Chairman at multiple ventures. He has a background in business administration from the University of St.Gallen and has significantly contributed to the growth of several companies, particularly in the fintech and e-commerce sectors.
Work at wefox
Julian Teicke serves as the Founder and Non-Executive President of wefox, a position he has held since 2024. He previously held the role of Founder and CEO from 2015 to 2024. Under his leadership, wefox scaled to over 1,000 employees and nearly 3 million active customers, achieving annual revenues exceeding $800 million as of 2023. The company reached a valuation of $4.5 billion and was recognized by Sifted (FT) as the fastest European Fintech to attain a $1 billion valuation. Teicke also acts as Vice Chair on the Board of Directors of wefox Holding AG.
Education and Expertise
Julian Teicke studied Betriebswirtschaft at the University of St.Gallen, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a foundation for his extensive experience in entrepreneurship and investment. Teicke has a proven track record in founding and scaling startups, particularly in the fintech and e-commerce sectors.
Background
Teicke co-founded DeinDeal AG, which became one of the largest e-commerce players in Switzerland before its sale to Ringier in 2015. He worked as an International Sales Manager at Groupon in London for one year before transitioning into entrepreneurship. His career includes various roles as a founding angel and non-executive chairman for multiple startups, including Kenjo, doctorly, luca, handly, and dao.
Achievements
Julian Teicke has founded The Delta, a venture studio that includes over 150 venture builders across Europe and Africa. He has invested in early-stage startups such as Stoik, Ledgy, and trawa, demonstrating his commitment to fostering innovation. His leadership at wefox led to significant growth metrics, including a customer base of nearly 3 million and substantial annual revenue.