Nico Weiler is Managing Partner of GoGroup. Read about his career here.

Nico’s entrepreneurial journey began at 16 when he moved from Germany to Silicon Valley, immersing himself in the heart of global innovation during his high school years. Surrounded by the region’s entrepreneurial energy, he quickly embraced the mindset that would define his career.

A talented pole vaulter, Nico became the Under-18 World Champion, an achievement that opened the doors to prestigious universities in the United States. He pursued Economics and Astrophysics at Harvard, where the dynamic community of visionary thinkers further ignited his passion for entrepreneurship.

After graduating, Nico gained hands-on experience in the startup ecosystem at Epic Companies, the company builder of German media conglomerate ProSiebenSat.1 AG, and later at HelloFresh, where he joined as one of its earliest employees, contributing to the early growth of the food-tech unicorn.

Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit, Nico went on to co-found Caroobi, an automotive software company that grew to 180 employees and secured €30 million in funding from top-tier investors such as Cherry Ventures and DN Capital.

In 2019, Nico co-founded GoGroup with his brother Sascha and Shishir Goel. Through its venture GoParts, he continues to innovate in the automotive sector by creating a digital platform that seamlessly connects workshops, parts dealers, and insurance companies, driving efficiency and collaboration in the industry.

Biographical highlights

• Economics & Astrophysics Harvard University

• Under-18 World Champion in Pole Vaulting

• Business Intelligence Manager Petobel (Epic Companies) & Entrepreneur-in-Residence HelloFresh

• Founder & Managing Director Caroobi, raising >30$ m in venture capital and leading a >180 team