Maximilian Tayenthal co-founded N26 in 2013 with Valentin Stalf and served as its Co-CEO and COO until December 31, 2025. He remains active in Europe’s innovation ecosystem as an investor and continues to be a major shareholder of N26. His background includes strategy consulting, legal-sector M&A, and finance.
Maximilian Tayenthal co-founded N26 in 2013 with Valentin Stalf and served as its Co-CEO and COO until December 31, 2025. He remains active in Europe’s innovation ecosystem as an investor and continues to be a major shareholder of N26. His background includes strategy consulting, legal-sector M&A, and finance.
Career
Maximilian Tayenthal holds a Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics and business administration; law degree from University of Vienna and a Master’s degree in economics / international management from Community of European Management Schools.
Founder & Co-CEO at N26 from 2013-03 to 2025-12 in Berlin Area, Germany
Subsidiary Manager & Assistant to CFO at WIENER STÄDTISCHE Versicherung AG Vienna Insurance Group from 2008-01 to 2012-01
Senior Consultant at Booz & Company from 2007-01 to 2007-01