International expansion and European company-building experience
Find people who have led cross-border growth or helped build a European investment presence. Operating a company’s international business and opening an investment office are distinct experiences, and are labelled separately here.
Who has direct experience of European growth or cross-border expansion?
Laura González-Estéfani led Facebook growth across Europe and Latin America. Boaz Peer led Qualcomm business development in Israel and Europe; Henri Jaanimägi led eBay’s European strategy. Eytan Galai led Outbrain’s international business. Eric Liaw and Alex Lim helped establish IVP’s London office from the investing side.
Compare the work behind the names
| Person & current role | Documented experience | Why a founder might compare it |
|---|---|---|
| Laura González-EstéfaniTheVentureCity Founder & CEO | Led Facebook international growth across Europe and Latin America. | Regional growth execution and entering new markets.Profile & public sources ↗ |
| Boaz PeerQualcomm Ventures Managing Director | Led Qualcomm business development in Israel and Europe. | Regional partnerships and commercialising startup technology.Profile & public sources ↗ |
| Henri JaanimägieBay Ventures Global Head | Led eBay European strategy and established eBay Ventures. | Marketplace strategy inside a global commerce company.Profile & public sources ↗ |
| Eytan GalaiTwelve CEO · Growth finance | Led Outbrain international business and later global revenue. | Building regional commercial teams and cross-border revenue.Profile & public sources ↗ |
| Eric LiawIVP General Partner · Investing experience | Relocated to London to help establish IVP’s European office. | Building a local investment presence; Klarna and UiPath investing relationships.Profile & public sources ↗ |
| Alex LimIVP General Partner · Investing experience | Helped establish IVP London and develop European founder relationships. | Investor-side experience with UiPath, Supermetrics and Sorare.Profile & public sources ↗ |
How to use this comparison
Compare regional execution, company strategy and investor networks separately. Check whether the person directly ran a business function or worked with the company as an investor. Neither is a guarantee of introductions or investment availability.
This is a curated comparison of public career histories. It is not a complete investor list, a ranking, or confirmation that anyone accepts pitches or provides advice. Venture investing, growth finance, research and venture-firm operating roles are identified separately.
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Experience summaries are sourced through the linked profiles; founder relevance is Win from Europe’s editorial interpretation.