Julia Kraus

Julia Kraus currently serves as the Head of APAC Solutions Structuring at BlackRock and as a Venture Partner at VU Venture Partners, specializing in deal sourcing. In addition, Julia Kraus is an angel investor in various global startups, focusing on innovative sectors such as pharmaceutical technology, SpaceTech, and agriculture biotech. Prior to these roles, Julia Kraus spent 16 years at Allianz Global Investors in various capacities, including as an Advisory Solutions Specialist, where notable achievements included developing market entry strategies and enhancing client relationships. Julia Kraus holds multiple degrees, including a Master's in Finance and Information Management from the Technical University of Munich and a certificate in the Oxford Fintech Programme.