Oliver T. Ernst
About Oliver T. Ernst
Oliver T. Ernst is the founder of Ernst Invest and currently serves as Managing Partner at Venley Capital. With over 20 years of experience in finance and banking, he specializes in crypto, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and pre-IPO access to high-growth companies.
Work at Ernst Invest
Oliver T. Ernst has served as the Founder of Ernst Invest since 2014. Based in the Geneva Area, Switzerland, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's direction and offerings. Ernst Invest focuses on innovative financial products, leveraging Ernst's extensive expertise in decentralized finance and crypto. Under his leadership, the firm has developed strategies that cater to the needs of institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals.
Current Role at Venley Capital
Since 2023, Oliver T. Ernst has held the position of Managing Partner at Venley Capital, also located in Geneva, Switzerland. In this role, he focuses on providing clients with unique investment opportunities in collaboration with leading venture capitalists. His experience in securing pre-IPO deals with high-profile companies enhances the firm's offerings, particularly for accredited investors.
Education and Expertise
Oliver T. Ernst has a diverse educational background. He studied Law at Université de Fribourg - Universität Freiburg for one year and earned both a BBA and MBA in Finance, Marketing, and Communication from Business School Lausanne from 1996 to 1999. He also completed his high school education at Collège Champittet, focusing on Economics. His expertise encompasses portfolio construction, investment strategies, and decentralized finance, including areas like yield farming and liquidity pools.
Professional Background
Oliver T. Ernst has over 20 years of experience in finance and banking. He has held various positions at notable institutions, including Reuters, Lloyds TSB, and Société Générale. His previous roles include Digital Wealth Management Solutions Manager at London Stock Exchange Group and Senior Financial Markets Executive at Thomson Reuters. He has also worked at Crypto Finance AG and a single family office, contributing to his extensive knowledge of the institutional market.
Achievements and Contributions
Oliver T. Ernst has a proven track record in securing pre-IPO deals with high-profile companies such as Airbnb, Slack, Spotify, and Palantir. His contributions extend to his role as Secretary General and Treasurer at ART for The World from 2011 to 2020, and he has been recognized in the Alumni Hall of Fame in 2012. His leadership in various financial roles has significantly impacted the sectors he has worked in.