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Carl in a few words
International Executive & Legal Strategist | Real Estate, Capital Raising, Business Development
I am a globally experienced executive and legal strategist with over 15 years of expertise across real estate investments, capital acquisition, and business development. My career spans Europe, the U.S., Africa, and Southeast Asia, where I have advised leading institutions, governments, and high-growth ventures on complex, high-value initiatives.
With a law degree from Stanford University and a track record of securing over USD 3 billion in capital, I operate at the intersection of finance, strategy, and innovation. I specialize in cross-border transactions, sustainable growth strategies, and structuring deals that unlock long-term value.
Fluent in four languages and equipped with strong negotiation skills, I bring creative, solution-oriented thinking and a global network to every engagement. Whether supporting a one-week sprint or a year-long transformation, I deliver results with precision, agility, and a deep understanding of diverse regulatory and commercial landscapes.
Experience
- FUNomenal Ventures BerlinCEO/FounderFebruary 2016 - Today (9 years and 5 months)Berlin, Germany• Supervise, research, and analyze processes for real estate evaluations and transactions.• Meet fnancial and growth return brand objectives through the identifcation of quality sites that see an IRR of a minimum of 17%.• Identifed 6 off-market properties across Europe and Southeast US states in conjunction with major developers and to obtain planning permission, raised equity, and secured debt fnancing.• Leveraged high-level contacts at European Debt Capital Market teams to raise over €3 billion in fnancing over a 12-month period.• Conduct negotiations of rental leases and purchase contracts in compliance with real estate law.• Foster strong and lasting relationships with domestic and international investors, equity funds, lenders for equity and debt.• Raised over $175 million in equity capital in 2020 for US-based development projects.Entrepreneurship Financial Analysis Effective Team Leader
- Black Solution Group LtdManaging DirectorJuly 2021 - Today (3 years and 12 months)London, UK• Successfully attracted and negotiated foreign investment deals totaling over $500 million, directly funding large-scale real estate developments, critical infrastructure upgrades, and sustainable agriculture projects across multiple African countries.• Forged long-term partnerships with leading international investment frms, development fnance institutions, and private debt funds to create diversifed funding pipelines for high-impact projects in emerging African markets.• Developed and executed robust risk assessment and mitigation strategies, enhancing investor confdence and ensuring compliance with international standards for project fnancing in politically and economically diverse regions.• Spearheaded the expansion of project portfolios into fve new African markets by identifying viable investment opportunities, navigating regulatory frameworks, and aligning projects with national development goals.
- GSK StockmanLegal ConsultantFebruary 2018 - Today (7 years and 5 months)Berlin, Germany• Identifed and solved complex legal and technical issues involving international clientele on a €450 million real estate transaction.• Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams on complicated real estate development projects.• Designed and drafted templates for legal documents in English.• Arranged legal seminars to keep lawyers and admin staff up-to-date on current international real estate legal decisions which led to increased effciency in the Public Law and Real Estate transactions teams.
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Education
- Doctor of LawStanford Law School2000Juris Doctor,
- Bachelor of ScienceNortheastern University1997Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Public Policy