Jill Godden is a distinguished investment professional with over two decades of experience in private equity, venture capital, and accelerator program management. Her career is marked by strategic insight, astute investment decisions, and dedicated leadership, having successfully managed multimillion-dollar funds and guided numerous startups and portfolio companies to success.

Jill's extensive background includes 12 years leading a private equity firm specializing in mining, oil & gas, energy, and property sectors, and 7 years at the helm of a global venture capital firm focused on technology, fintech, SaaS, agritech, and healthtech. Her leadership roles have encompassed positions such as CEO and Founder of DNAnx, General Partner at Zebra Ventures, and Managing Partner at Differre Capital.

As the Founder and CEO of Maximus (Maxnx), Jill has been instrumental in revolutionizing the global startup ecosystem by providing tailored support to founders at all stages of their business. Her vision emphasizes value-based and customer-centric solutions that bridge gaps in the entrepreneurial journey with unmatched dedication and expertise.

Jill's academic credentials include education from prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, American University in Dubai, and Damelin. Her global perspective and versatile approach to investment management have been pivotal in driving operational excellence, fostering investor confidence, and navigating the complexities of the global investment landscape.


Jill Godden - Managing Partner