Who is Nicole Junkermann in the Epstein files?

Nicole Junkermann is a German-born investor and founder of NJF Holdings, an international investment company with interests in venture capital, private equity, and real estate. She appears extensively in the Epstein document releases — on flight manifests dating back to 2002 and in hundreds of emails spanning from at least 2010 through 2017. The documents show a close personal and professional relationship with Epstein that continued well after his 2008 conviction for procuring minors for prostitution. Through her spokesperson, Junkermann has stated she was 'deceived and misled' by Epstein.

Did Nicole Junkermann fly on Epstein's private jet?

Yes. Flight manifests in the released documents list Nicole Junkermann as a passenger on Epstein's aircraft on multiple occasions. The earliest documented flights date to August and September 2002, with additional manifest entries in March 2007. These flights placed her among the individuals who used Epstein's private aviation network over an extended period.

What was Nicole Junkermann's business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents reveal Epstein played an active role in advancing Junkermann's career and business interests. In July 2014, he arranged for former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers to write a recommendation letter for her nomination to the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders programme. Emails show Epstein brokered introductions to high-profile figures including French banker Ariane de Rothschild and billionaire Leon Black. Both Junkermann and Epstein were investors in Carbyne, an Israeli emergency response technology company also backed by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. As late as 2017, Junkermann was attending business meetings at Epstein's New York location coordinated through his assistant Lesley Groff.

What is the connection between Nicole Junkermann, Ehud Barak, and Epstein?

Nicole Junkermann and Jeffrey Epstein were both investors in Carbyne (also known as Carbyne911), an Israeli emergency response technology startup. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak was also involved in the company through a limited partnership called Sum (E.B.) 2015. Documents show coordinated investment activity among these parties, with Epstein advising Junkermann on the Carbyne deal. Ehud Barak appears as one of Junkermann's top connections in the files, sharing 67 documents.

What happened to Nicole Junkermann after the Epstein files were released?

Following the release of DOJ documents in early 2026 that named her over 3,000 times, Junkermann was terminated from her position as visiting professor at Lancaster University, which she had held since September 2025. Her spokesperson issued a statement claiming she was 'deceived and misled' by Epstein and 'manipulated into trusting him,' calling his crimes 'appalling.' Prior to the document release, Junkermann's Epstein connections had already drawn scrutiny due to her advisory role on the UK's National Health Service innovation board.

Who is Nicole Junkermann in the Epstein files?

Nicole Junkermann is a German-born investor and founder of NJF Holdings, an international investment company with interests in venture capital, private equity, and real estate. She appears extensively in the Epstein document releases — on flight manifests dating back to 2002 and in hundreds of emails spanning from at least 2010 through 2017. The documents show a close personal and professional relationship with Epstein that continued well after his 2008 conviction for procuring minors for prostitution. Through her spokesperson, Junkermann has stated she was 'deceived and misled' by Epstein.

Did Nicole Junkermann fly on Epstein's private jet?

Yes. Flight manifests in the released documents list Nicole Junkermann as a passenger on Epstein's aircraft on multiple occasions. The earliest documented flights date to August and September 2002, with additional manifest entries in March 2007. These flights placed her among the individuals who used Epstein's private aviation network over an extended period.

What was Nicole Junkermann's business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents reveal Epstein played an active role in advancing Junkermann's career and business interests. In July 2014, he arranged for former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers to write a recommendation letter for her nomination to the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders programme. Emails show Epstein brokered introductions to high-profile figures including French banker Ariane de Rothschild and billionaire Leon Black. Both Junkermann and Epstein were investors in Carbyne, an Israeli emergency response technology company also backed by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. As late as 2017, Junkermann was attending business meetings at Epstein's New York location coordinated through his assistant Lesley Groff.

What is the connection between Nicole Junkermann, Ehud Barak, and Epstein?

Nicole Junkermann and Jeffrey Epstein were both investors in Carbyne (also known as Carbyne911), an Israeli emergency response technology startup. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak was also involved in the company through a limited partnership called Sum (E.B.) 2015. Documents show coordinated investment activity among these parties, with Epstein advising Junkermann on the Carbyne deal. Ehud Barak appears as one of Junkermann's top connections in the files, sharing 67 documents.

What happened to Nicole Junkermann after the Epstein files were released?

Following the release of DOJ documents in early 2026 that named her over 3,000 times, Junkermann was terminated from her position as visiting professor at Lancaster University, which she had held since September 2025. Her spokesperson issued a statement claiming she was 'deceived and misled' by Epstein and 'manipulated into trusting him,' calling his crimes 'appalling.' Prior to the document release, Junkermann's Epstein connections had already drawn scrutiny due to her advisory role on the UK's National Health Service innovation board.

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German businesswoman and investor, NJF Capital founder, named extensively in Epstein correspondence

Nicole Junkermann is a German-born investor and founder of NJF Holdings who maintained a close, decades-long personal and business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, appearing on his flight manifests as early as 2002 and exchanging hundreds of emails with him through 2019, well after his 2008 conviction.

Junkermann appears extensively in the Epstein files across multiple document types. Flight manifests from 2002 and 2007 place her on Epstein's private jet. Personal emails between 2010 and 2017 show a familiar, ongoing relationship — she referred to Epstein as 'Mr Wonderful' and in one 2011 exchange called him 'Daddy.' Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff coordinated logistics between them, and Epstein solicited a recommendation letter from Larry Summers to support Junkermann's nomination to the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders programme. Business records show they were both investors in Carbyne, an Israeli emergency response tech firm connected to former Prime Minister Ehud Barak.

Key Highlights

•Flight manifests from 2002 and 2007 document multiple trips on Epstein's private aircraft
•Epstein asked Larry Summers to write a recommendation letter for Junkermann's WEF Young Global Leader nomination in July 2014, describing her as his 'very good friend'
•Email correspondence continued well after Epstein's 2008 conviction through at least 2017, with Junkermann attending business meetings at Epstein's direction alongside Valar Ventures representatives
•Both Junkermann and Epstein were investors in Carbyne, an Israeli tech startup also backed by Ehud Barak, with coordination documented in 2016 business records
•A June 2010 email from Junkermann carried the subject line 'Will you have a baby with me?' — the full context and recipient remain partially redacted
•Junkermann was terminated from her visiting professor position at Lancaster University in February 2026 after the files became public

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Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

Bradley J. Edwards

Victims' attorney's firsthand account

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EFTA00699412.pdf

EFTA00699412

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From: ehbarak To: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup Cc: Epstein Jeffrey Subject: Re: Reporty homeland security - Board monthly report - Jan-Febi 16 Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 01:25:07 +

ghts first hand ( or ear). Looking forward to see you again and again. Best EB Sent from my iPhone On 15 Feb 2016, at 06:38, Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup wrote: Thanks Ehud, Delighted to be part of the team now, and tedious paperwork behind usl The funds should be with you tmr Progress sounds enco

EFTA00709537.pdf

EFTA00709537

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From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2015 12:15:23 +0000 Yes Sat from my Samsung Galaxy smannbune. Original

From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2015 12:15:23 +0000 Yes Sat from my Samsung Galaxy smann

EFTA00691574.pdf

EFTA00691574

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From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup < To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 20:43:23 +0000 Rome Sent from my Blackberry 10 sm

b 2017 20:43:23 +0000 Rome Sent from my Blackberry 10 smartphone. From: Jeffrey E. Sent: Freitag, 17. Februar 2017 21:06 To: Nicole lunkemiano I Junkermanngroup Subject: Im in paris. you? please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may

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EFTA00697487.pdf

EFTA00697487

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Date: Sun, 04 Jun 2017 20:02:01 +0000 tmr From: jeffrey E. [mailtoleevacation@gmaitcom] Sent: dimanche 4 juin 2017 22:01 To: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup Subject: Re: Now? On Sun, Jun 4, 2017 at 3:51 PM Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup < wrote: It was framed 180&120.. pls check Lees talk on th

From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup < To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Re: Date: Sun, 04 Jun 2017 20:02:01 +0000 tmr From: jeffrey E. [mailtole

FLIGHT_MANIFEST_1571

Aug 31, 2002Source: Epstein Flight Logs

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NICOLE JUNKERMANN

Nicole Junkermann

EFTA00704576.pdf

EFTA00704576

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f u want to thank him or is mobile number: From: Jeffrey E. [[email protected]] Sent: mercredi 7 juin 2017 13:54 To: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup Subject: got it, thanks how are you??!!! please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client pri

From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup < To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 11:31:25 +0000 Here is ferdinando s contact detail

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EFTA00659084.pdf

EFTA00659084

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national publication not U.S Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. From: Jeffrey E. Sent: Freitag, 25. August 2017 03:26 To: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup Subject: http://www.huffing=post.corn/entry/private-donor-helps-fund-scientists-after-trumps- proposed_us_599f532ae4b0dOef9fl c129d please note T

From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup < To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 22:26:35 +0000 :) I like You should spin through

EFTA00691567.pdf

EFTA00691567

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e shuliak is the last name? Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. From: Jeffrey E. Sent: Freitag, 17. Februar 2017 21:49 To: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup Subject: Re: yes to shuliak. mew york new york 10021 On Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 9:46 PM, Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup wrote: We would like

From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup < To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 20:51:12 +0000 Thanks I assume shuliak is the las

EFTA00694177.pdf

EFTA00694177

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From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup < To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: FW: Call with Reporty Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2017 11:49:33 +0000 Ehud prefered tha

the Cyprus co. And be ready to change for a real European jurisdiction Best EB Sent from my iPhone On 18 Jul 2017, at 16:29, Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup wrote: Spoke to jeffrey he prefers tmr .. when is it convenient for you? EFTA00694177 From: ehbarak [mailto: Sent: mardi 18 juillet 2017 00:39

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EFTA00695907.pdf

EFTA00695907

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ssst! It is our secret please Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. From: Jeffrey E. Sent: Samstag, 22. April 2017 15:07 To: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup Subject: Re: you can start playing classical music now. On Sat, Apr 22, 2017 at 6:00 AM, Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup > wrote: Yep I kn

From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup < To: jeffrey E. <jeevacation®gmail.com> Subject: Re: Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2017 14:36:09 +0000 Pssst! It is our secret please Sen

EFTA00453500.pdf

EFTA00453500

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From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup To: Lesley Groff <MINIII > Cc: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Date: The, 06 Jun 2017 13:58:56 +0000 Attachme

From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup To: Lesley Groff <MINIII > Cc: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Date: The, 06 Jun 2017 13:58:56 +0000 Attachments: IMG-20170606-

EFTA00453504.pdf

EFTA00453504

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From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup < To: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 14:06:36 +0000 Thank you let me know when you have itl I! Sent from my

me know when you have itl I! Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. From: Lesley Groff Sent: Dienstag, 6. Juni 2017 15:05 To: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup Subject: Re: ok dud on it! On Jun 6, 2017, at 9:58 AM, Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup < wrote: This was the adress it was sent to Sent fro

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EFTA00453503.pdf

EFTA00453503

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From: Lesley Groff To: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup Subject: Re: Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 14:05:14 +0000 ok tluc! on it! On Jun 6, 2017, at 9:58 AM, Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngro

From: Lesley Groff To: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup Subject: Re: Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 14:05:14 +0000 ok tluc! on it! On Jun 6, 2017, at 9:58 AM, Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup wrote: This w

EFTA00702954.pdf

EFTA00702954

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le Junkermann I Junkermanngroup Betreff: Re: Re: good photos of you . he looks like what he is On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 6:35 AM, Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup wrote: Bild am sonntag Von: jeffrey E. Imailto:[email protected] Gesendet: mardi 5 mai 2015 12:31 An: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup

From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup < To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: AW: Re: Date: Thu, 14 May 2015 08:25:54 +0000 How are you? When are you comin

FLIGHT_MANIFEST_1591

Sep 2, 2002Source: Epstein Flight Logs

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Nicole Junkermann

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EFTA00659080.pdf

EFTA00659080

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From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup < To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 22:44:37 +0000 Better on Monday when I am alone, I

the boat ok? Bkiss Nicole Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. From: Jeffrey E. Sent: Samstag, 26. August 2017 00:43 To: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup Subject: Re: Talk tomoew On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 6:29 PM Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup wrote: She is doing well over five month now....

EFTA00453494.pdf

EFTA00453494

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" >, Lesley Groff czt the address was 301 not 310 . maybe my fault. i will send somene lesley On Tue, Jun 6, 2017 at 6:36 AM, Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup wrote: It should be in the lobby!!! Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. please note The information contained in this communication is co

s all correct? Lesley Begin forwarded message: From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: June 6, 2017 at 9:34:39 AM EDT To: "Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup" >, Lesley Groff czt the address was 301 not 310 . maybe my fault. i will send somene lesley On Tue, Jun 6, 2017 at 6:36 AM, Ni

EFTA00666347.pdf

EFTA00666347

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eb 2016 16:40:21 +0000 Miss you alreadyl From: Jeffrey E. [mailtoleevacation@gmalcom] Sent: samedi 20 fe'vrier 2016 22:07 To: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup Subject: Im in paris, . wil miss you in new york please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-cl

From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup < To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:40:21 +0000 Miss you alreadyl From: Jeffrey E.

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EFTA00691573.pdf

EFTA00691573

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From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup < To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 20:43:42 +0000 We went to Tulum...just got back S

nt to Tulum...just got back Sent from my Blackberry 10 smartphone. From: Jeffrey E. Sent: Freitag, 17. Februar 2017 21:06 To: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup Subject: Im in paris. you? please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may

EFTA00710570.pdf

EFTA00710570

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From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Sat, 04 Apr 2015 10:58:46 +0000 Later not alone Sent from my Samsung

From: Nicole Junkermann I Junkermanngroup To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Sat, 04 Apr 2015 10:58:46 +0000 Later not alone Sent from my Samsung device ------ Or

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