London, 9 August 2024 – Entrepreneur Prime magazine proudly features Stéphanie Heller, a trailblazer in growth debt financing, on the cover of its latest issue. In an exclusive interview, Heller shares her innovative approach that has led to over €1 billion in loans for European startups, reshaping the landscape of technology and finance.
As a managing partner and co-founder of Bootstrap Europe, Stéphanie Heller has been instrumental in empowering over 250 companies across Europe. Her visionary approach to growth debt financing has not only provided significant financial support but has also fostered long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. Heller’s journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.
Before co-founding Bootstrap Europe, Heller played a pivotal role in founding and building several successful technology and financial companies in Zurich and London, including the award-winning fintech start-up Fractal Labs. Her extensive experience as a founder and board member has equipped her with a unique perspective, allowing her to work closely with Bootstrap Europe’s portfolio founders in a pragmatic and impactful way.
Driven by a belief that more capital should be directed toward entrepreneurs and innovation, Heller founded The Real Economy Effect (TREE) in 2012. TREE managed a portfolio of approximately $350 million in growth equity and technology investments, further solidifying her reputation as a trailblazer in the financial sector.
In the interview, Heller discusses the challenges she faced in establishing the Bootstrap franchise in the growth debt sector, the different types of growth loan structures offered by Bootstrap Europe, and her investment philosophy. She also shares insights into the unique opportunities and challenges in the European growth debt market and offers valuable advice to entrepreneurs seeking growth debt funding.
Entrepreneur Prime magazine also presented the Visionary Vanguard Award to Jan Dilenschneider, recognizing exceptional entrepreneurs who have made remarkable contributions to their fields.
About Stéphanie Heller:
Stéphanie Heller is a managing partner and co-founder of Bootstrap Europe, a leading growth debt financing firm. With a background in technology and finance, Heller has been instrumental in reshaping the way fast-growing technology companies secure funding. Her visionary approach has empowered over 250 companies across Europe, leading to the financing of more than €1 billion in loans. Heller’s career began in the London-based M&A team of Deutsche Bank, and she later honed her expertise in Paris with French investment bank Calyon.
About Entrepreneur Prime Magazine:
Entrepreneur Prime is a rare British magazine based in London, dedicated to featuring entrepreneurs who have made remarkable and inspirational contributions to their fields. Available in print in over 190 countries and thousands of stores, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Waterstones, Entrepreneur Prime is a leading publication in the world of entrepreneurship.
For more information and to read the full interview with Stéphanie Heller, please visit https://entrepreneurprime.co.uk/breaking-barriers-how-stephanie-pioneered-over-e1-billion-in-growth-debt-financing/