# Nicole Junkermann
## Summary
Nicole Junkermann is a German-born venture capitalist and entrepreneur who founded NJF Holdings, an international investment firm focused on deep tech, healthcare, and biotech. Born in 1975 in Düsseldorf, she co-founded Infront Sports & Media in 2002, which was sold to private equity firm Bridgepoint in 2011 for approximately €650 million. The archive documents [7,994 emails](/person/nicole-junkermann) exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein between 2009 and 2019,2019. revealingThese reveal an extensive personal and professional relationship that included business introductions, investment collaboration, and frequent communication spanning a decade. Junkermann used her connection with Epstein to secure professional introductions to high-profile figures including former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, billionaire investor Leon Black, and banker Ariane de Rothschild, while Epstein facilitated a [recommendation letter from Summers](/drive/vol00009-efta00869916-pdf) for the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders program in 2014.
Public reporting following the 2025 release of the Epstein files identified Junkermann as one of the individuals with extensive email correspondence with Epstein, including messages where she addressed him as ["baby"](/drive/vol00011-efta02434294-pdf) and discussed personal matters. She served as a board member of Carbyne (formerly Reporty), an Israeli emergency services technology company, alongside former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, with [detailed term sheets](/drive/vol00009-efta00588995-pdf) showing Barak's initial $1.5 million Series A investment in December 2014 and Junkermann's NJF Capital participating in a [$3.6 million warrant exercise](/drive/vol00011-efta02632339-pdf) in March 2019 coordinated through Epstein's attorney Darren Indyke. Junkermann is currently a visiting professor at Lancaster University and served on the UK Department of Health's Scientific Advisory Board following her [appointment by Health Secretary Matt Hancock](/drive/vol00009-efta00803367-pdf) in late 2018.
### Background
Nicole Junkermann was born on April 27, 1975, in Düsseldorf, Germany, the daughter of businessman Heinz Junkermann. Her father, born in 1928 in Frankfurt, built a diversified business empire spanning private banking, real estate, and jewelry. In early November 2010, [Heinz Junkermann suffered a severe stroke](/drive/vol00011-efta02413267-pdf) after falling down stairs, leaving him with a brain hematoma, 20 percent chance of recovery, paralysis on his left side, and loss of speech. He continued to decline over subsequent weeks, with [his right side of face paralyzed, no speech, and apparent hallucinations](/drive/vol00011-efta02415776-pdf) by late November 2010. He passed away in 2011.
Junkermann worked in sports marketing and co-founded Infront Sports & Media in 2002 with former Adidas CEO Robert Louis-Dreyfus, acquiring it from Leo Kirch's media empire. As Vice Chairman, she helped build Infront into a leading sports media rights business with significant contracts in football and winter sports.
In 2007, Junkermann founded United in Sports, a private equity fund focused on sports and media investments that raised approximately €250 million. Following the 2011 sale of Infront to Bridgepoint for approximately €650 million, she established NJF Holdings in 2012 as the parent company for her venture capital activities. Through NJF Capital, she has invested in companies including SpaceX, Dollar Shave Club (acquired by Unilever), RelateIQ (acquired by Salesforce), Revolut, and Owkin. [NJF Capital Ltd](/drive/vol00009-efta01038557-pdf) was described as "part of the Junkermann Group" with staff including [Luciano Caruso](/drive/vol00009-efta01038557-pdf) and CFO [Nikolajs Smirnovs](/drive/vol00011-efta02632339-pdf), who coordinated the firm's direct participation in the Carbyne warrant exercise. She holds board positions in multiple technology companies and serves as a trustee for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
In late 2018, Junkermann was appointed to the UK Department of Health's Scientific Advisory Board by Health Secretary Matt Hancock. In a [November 27, 2018 Handelsblatt interview](/drive/vol00009-efta00803367-pdf), she explained: "I met the minister for the first time in the spring of this year, when he was still responsible for the technology department. After around two months, I had a letter from him saying that he wanted a direct link to young companies and science." The appointment occurred after Epstein's 2008 conviction but before his July 2019 arrest, during the period when Junkermann maintained active correspondence with Epstein.
In 2025, following the release of Department of Justice documents, multiple news outlets reported on Junkermann's extensive email correspondence with Epstein, with The Telegraph noting she ["exchanged hundreds of emails with the convicted criminal she at times referred to as 'baby'"](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/german-countess-advised-nhs-called-130000074.html) and used the relationship to further her career through introductions to influential figures.
## Correspondence with Epstein
The archive documents continuous correspondence between Junkermann and Epstein from 2009 through early 2019. During the 2009-2011 period, emails show Junkermann signing messages as "Executive Partner, United in Sports" and maintaining regular contact, with Epstein encouraging her to ["come visit"](/drive/vol00011-efta02434845-pdf) and suggesting Art Basel in November 2009. In November 2010, when her father became [severely ill with paralysis and cognitive decline](/drive/vol00011-efta02415776-pdf), Epstein offered immediate support, writing ["oh shit. feel free to call. or if you need me to come, i; can be there in 3 hrs"](/drive/vol00011-efta02413168-pdf) when she informed him on November 13, 2010, that ["my father is severely ill I am in the hospital"](/drive/vol00011-efta02413168-pdf). Over the following weeks, as her father's condition deteriorated with [20 percent chances of recovery, unable to speak with left side paralyzed](/drive/vol00011-efta02413267-pdf), Epstein remained in regular contact.
The tone of their correspondence was informal and emotionally intimate, suggestingconsistent with a relationship extending beyond business matters. Junkermann addressed Epstein as ["baby"](/drive/vol00011-efta02434294-pdf) in multiple emails, asking ["Are you awake baby?"](/drive/vol00011-efta02434294-pdf) at 6:41 AM in December 2009 and ["How are you baby?"](/drive/vol00011-efta02422549-pdf) in May 2010. She frequently sent messages in the early morning hours, including ["Miss you :)"](/drive/vol00010-efta01907183-pdf) at 3:11 AM and ["Tried to call you"](/drive/vol00010-efta01907183-pdf) at 1:45 AM on February 24, 2013. In November 2010, she wrote ["What means snoozy? I make always time for you"](/drive/vol00011-efta02415709-pdf) in response to Epstein's message. In April 2010, she wrote ["my goal is to finally unterstand you...i was thinking to do a master in psychology"](/drive/vol00011-efta02425439-pdf). Years later, in June 2018, when Epstein wrote ["i am alwasy there for you. break out of your own jail"](/drive/vol00011-efta02549882-pdf), Junkermann responded ["If you have a baby of course ☺... Will but on my own pace..."](/drive/vol00011-efta02549882-pdf).
In February 2013, Epstein made an employment offer to Junkermann during a period of extraordinarily dense high-level networking at his Manhattan residence. His schedule from February 15-28, 2013 included dinner with Ehud Barak and Larry Summers on February 15, [breakfast with Leon Black](/drive/vol00009-efta00395585-pdf) at 9:00 AM on February 19, an [appointment with Leon Black](/drive/vol00011-efta02357630-pdf) at 5:30 PM that same evening, and a possible dinner with Bill Gates on February 28. During this period, Junkermann attended ["QUANT MEETINGS"](/drive/vol00011-efta02357630-pdf) organized by [Todd Meister](/drive/vol00010-efta01902979-pdf) on February 20-21, 2013. These were full-day sessions involving [15 traders](/drive/vol00010-efta01902979-pdf) that Meister wanted Epstein to meet, running from 10:00 AM to 4:45 PM on February 20 and 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on February 21, with Junkermann and Michael Wolff invited to "sit in on meetings" and [Steve Hanson](/drive/vol00010-efta01902150-pdf) also attending on February 21.
On February 23, 2013, immediately following the quant meetings, Epstein wrote: ["I have gates on wed, if you would like to join for part.. also why dont you consider working for/with me, organizing the worlds most intersintng pocpl, you can invest alongsie, you can re structure house staff, be very helpful to me, and you might find it challenging"](/drive/vol00010-efta01907183-pdf). Junkermann responded ["Let s dicsuss it"](/drive/vol00010-efta01907183-pdf). That night and into the early morning, she sent ["Tried to call you"](/drive/vol00010-efta01907183-pdf) at 1:45 AM and ["Miss you :)"](/drive/vol00010-efta01907183-pdf) at 3:11 AM on February 24.
On February 25, Epstein pressed: ["the schedule is in flux. stay wed and leave wed night. did you give the arrangement any further thought?"](/drive/vol00010-efta01907183-pdf). Junkermann replied with a question: ["Do you trust me?"](/drive/vol00010-efta01907183-pdf). When Epstein responded ["Any reason I shouldn't"](/drive/vol00010-efta01907183-pdf), she wrote ["No there is no reason not to trust me- as you trust me tell me what you want so I better understand"](/drive/vol00010-efta01907183-pdf). On February 26, Epstein clarified: ["i would like you to help orgainze staff ,houses, meetings, presentations. follow up. etc."](/drive/vol00009-efta00875110-pdf). Junkermann raised a practical concern: ["To add value I would have to be close to you, I live in europe"](/drive/vol00009-efta00875123-pdf). Epstein responded: ["you exist in europe, not really live there, I will give you an apt in ny. good luck today,, see youtmorw"](/drive/vol00009-efta00875123-pdf). That same day, Junkermann had a medical appointment that Epstein had arranged, writing ["Sorry have to leave to europe today, doctor was very nice have to come for further analysis Thank you for helping me Nicole"](/drive/vol00009-efta00875123-pdf). The employment offer discussion ended inconclusively, with no record of formal acceptance or declination.
Epstein facilitated significant professional advancement for Junkermann through strategic introductions. On March 29, 2014, he introduced her to Ariane de Rothschild, writing to both: ["ariane nicole. , nicole ariane . I think you two would enjoy meeting"](/drive/vol00011-efta02582356-pdf). Junkermann responded effusively on March 31: ["Dear Ariane, Very nice to meet you over email. I am glad our dear friend, Jeffrey, introduced us via email. I trust Jeffrey's opinion and am looking forward to meeting you in person soon"](/drive/vol00009-efta00986653-pdf), adding ["Jeffrey, thank you for organising the introduction"](/drive/vol00009-efta00986653-pdf). Epstein immediately coached her: ["tell her you are available this coming weekend, if you are"](/drive/vol00009-efta00986654-pdf). Within days, the women were meeting in person, with Rothschild writing to Epstein on April 3: ["Also i will see Nicole on sunday before taking off to China"](/drive/vol00009-efta00987263-pdf).
The Rothschild introduction was part of a broader pattern. In the same April 3 email, Ariane de Rothschild forwarded to Epstein her message to [Tom Pritzker](/drive/vol00009-efta00987263-pdf) (Hyatt Hotels billionaire), writing: ["Jeff thinks that we should meet, and he feels that we have many subjects to share. I agree, and 'big family management' is often a lonely and bumpy road"](/drive/vol00009-efta00987263-pdf). The emails reveal that Epstein was simultaneously advising Rothschild on complex family business matters, including buying out family members' interests and negotiating share structures with no voting rights. Epstein advised: ["i am going to fly to ny on monday to see henri, the girls could buy nadines interest with a note. that pays current interest"](/drive/vol00009-efta00987263-pdf) and ["the most importnat thing would be to engage her in a dialogue, not you, of course, but she should feel she is getting attention"](/drive/vol00009-efta00987263-pdf). This pattern—introducing people while simultaneously providing strategic advice to multiple parties—characterized Epstein's role in Junkermann's network expansion.
Epstein also attempted to expand Junkermann's business network in other directions. In July 2010, he suggested: ["do you know tom barrack, he is a friend. I think you should reach out to him as a potential partner"](/drive/vol00011-efta02410964-pdf), referring to billionaire real estate investor Tom Barrack. Junkermann responded: ["No I don t know him based in NY?"](/drive/vol00011-efta02410964-pdf). While it's unclear whether this specific introduction materialized, the exchange demonstrates Epstein's active role in suggesting high-value contacts.
In July 2014, Epstein orchestrated a recommendation letter from Larry Summers for Junkermann's application to the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders program. The drafting process involved multiple iterations, with Epstein directing where to send the letter: ["Please send to klaus at wef"](/drive/vol00009-efta00366106-pdf). When Sarah Mapes from Summers' office asked ["Two Klaus' at WEF... Schwab or Kleinfeld?"](/drive/vol00009-efta00366106-pdf), the target was confirmed as Klaus Schwab, WEF founder and president. On July 30, 2014, Mapes confirmed: ["I just heard back from Professor Schwab's office and they have received the rec letter from Larry and will now be handled by the Young Global Leaders Committee"](/drive/vol00010-efta02101337-pdf). The archive contains no evidence of whether Junkermann was ultimately accepted into the program.
Summers initially asked ["She is very hot"](/thread/EFTA01919974) and ["Is she smart? Attractive? To what virtues am Ito attest?"](/thread/EFTA01919974), to which Epstein replied ["first at forstman and then in gabon, good memory, especially given the fact that you meet so many tall Jewish successful blondes"](/thread/EFTA01920106). The final recommendation letter stated that Junkermann was ["an extraordinary woman with a great ability to captivate inspire and lead others... Nicole is a force of nature. Her quality of mind is demonstrated by the seven languages she speaks... She has my highest recommendation. You will not go wrong by including her in your program and I am certain you will be including a potential global superstar"](/drive/vol00009-efta00869916-pdf). When reviewing the draft, Summers commented ["Sounds like her not me"](/thread/EFTA01922322) and told Epstein that Junkermann would ["spice up that sickeningly earnest group"](/thread/EFTA01919974), adding ["Many of tall successful Jewish blondes. Few who are hot and charming"](/drive/vol00009-efta00992806-pdf). Boris Nikolic had initially nominated Junkermann for the program.
Business collaboration intensified around the Carbyne investment and Chinese government contacts. In March 2019, just three months before Epstein's arrest, Epstein coordinated a conference call on March 10 involving Junkermann, [Robert Lawrence Kuhn](/person/robert-lawrence-kuhn), Darren Indyke (Epstein's attorney), and himself. Epstein instructed Lesley Groff: ["can you set a conferenc call dial in number for 1 hr from now, 11 am eastern"](/drive/vol00011-efta02631097-pdf). Junkermann wrote: ["Looking forward to speak to you both"](/drive/vol00011-efta02631097-pdf), and Kuhn confirmed: ["Confirmed and looking forward"](/drive/vol00011-efta02631097-pdf).
Robert Lawrence Kuhn was one of the most connected foreigners in China, described in [his CV](/drive/vol00009-efta00800267-pdf) as an "international corporate strategist and investment banker, and a renowned expert on China" who "For 30 years, Dr. Kuhn has worked with China's state leaders and advised the Chinese government." He was named one of only "two Americans, with Henry Kissinger, named as the first 'China Visionaries'" and received a **China Reform Friendship Medal** from President Xi Jinping, with [China Daily](/drive/vol00009-efta00788104-pdf) reporting "Robert Lawrence Kuhn: Helps tell contemporary China's story to the world." The involvement of Kuhn, combined with Darren Indyke's presence suggestingon the call for legal and financial structuring, indicates Epstein was attempting to broker Chinese government investment in something Junkermann controlled.
On April 4, 2019, Epstein wrote to Junkermann: ["my chinese gov t contacts have sent me a note inessence that says . i have promised them documents repeatedly valuations etc. numbers etc. and it is highly unusual to have me not keep my word, they are disappointed in the situation . wow"](/drive/vol00009-efta01033720-pdf). Junkermann apologized on April 7: ["I am sorry but from the beginning I told you that I am relying on third party information and I told the same to Kuhn not my own so I am still waiting but pls I do not want to have any frictions btw us pls leave it as it is"](/drive/vol00009-efta01033424-pdf). Epstein responded: ["no worry, no problem . we are always good"](/drive/vol00009-efta01033424-pdf).
In March 2019, emails show discussions about travel coordination, with Epstein asking ["are you coimng/"](/thread/vol00009-efta01034638-pdf) to what appears to be a planned gathering. Junkermann responded that her daughter Vita had received a vaccine and developed a fever, preventing her attendance.
On May 29, 2018 (not March 2019 as some reports state), Epstein wrote to Junkermann: ["bannon and the new govt guys in italy woud like me to come visit. rome. in mid late june. will you be there? call todaY?"](/drive/vol00009-efta01051258-pdf). The "new govt guys in italy" referred to Italy's new populist government (Five Star Movement/League coalition) formed on June 1, 2018 under Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. Junkermann responded ["Yes"](/drive/vol00009-efta01051271-pdf) and asked ["Which number? Can i help?"](/drive/vol00009-efta01051281-pdf),help?"](/drive/vol00009-efta01051281-pdf). suggestingThis suggests she had Italian political connections.
[iMessage texts](/drive/vol00010-efta01615114-pdf) between Epstein and Steve Bannon from May 31, 2018 onward reveal the broader context. Bannon wrote ["Thanks-- had to give up on the finance minister"](/drive/vol00010-efta01615114-pdf) on May 31, indicating he had been attempting to connect with Italian officials. On June 3, Bannon wrote ["I'm Rome launch @ dawn for dc"](/drive/vol00010-efta01615114-pdf). On June 4, Epstein invited Bannon to Paris: ["Many foreign ministers leaders etc coming to Paris 22-24 to my house. Try to come"](/drive/vol00010-efta01615114-pdf). Bannon responded: ["Would love to--I'm invited to speak @ opening of Marion LePens new school on 22 June"](/drive/vol00010-efta01615114-pdf). Epstein offered: ["Fun idea, I can send plane to Lyon to pick you up"](/drive/vol00010-efta01615114-pdf). The messages also show Epstein advising Bannon on television appearances, style, and cryptocurrency strategies, including: ["You can explain to MBZ that they can issue a coin that is sharia compliant"](/drive/vol00010-efta01615114-pdf) (referring to Mohammed bin Zayed). Epstein sent Bannon contact information for [Berge Brende](/drive/vol00010-efta01615114-pdf), former Norwegian Prime Minister and WEF president.
The correspondence included discussions of business networking. In January 2018, Junkermann wrote ["I am hosting a lunch on the west coast in March for David Cameron would you like to join or anyone who I should invite?"](/drive/vol00009-efta00907146-pdf). Though Epstein offered to make introductions ["when exactly, where? not very many young techies interested. but . ill ask if you like"](/drive/vol00009-efta00907550-pdf), Junkermann declined: ["I will tell you, no do not ask do not waste tour time I only ask you for important things"](/drive/vol00009-efta00907699-pdf). This exchange demonstrates that Junkermann organized the Cameron lunch independently and specifically declined Epstein's assistance in recruiting guests, suggestingguests. sheShe maintained her own high-level political networks.networks separate from Epstein's. Public reporting confirmed that Epstein was invited to this lunch, though former Prime Minister Cameron was not aware of the invitation and Epstein did not attend.
During February 2013, Epstein's schedule included reminders for TED conference attendees: ["Bobby Slayton, Phillipe Rosedale, Mark Andreasson, Dick Merkin, Elon Musk, TED"](/drive/vol00010-efta01902150-pdf) for the Long Beach TED conference (February 25-27, 2013). This occurred during the same period when Junkermann was at Epstein's Manhattan residence for the quant meetings (February 20-21), though whether they crossed paths with Musk or other tech figures is unclear from the archive.
## Carbyne Investment
Junkermann served as a board member of Carbyne (formerly Reporty Homeland Security Ltd.), an Israeli emergency services technology company, alongside former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. The archive contains extensive documentation of the investment structure and Epstein's coordination role.
In December 2014, Barak's entity "SUM (E.B.) Limited Partnership" made the initial investment. A [Series A term sheet](/drive/vol00009-efta00588995-pdf) dated December 2014 shows: investment of up to **$1,500,000** by "An entity under the control of Mr. Ehud Barak," with founders listed as **Amir Elichai, Alexander Dizengoff, Yoni Yitzon & Lital Leshem**. The pre-money valuation was **$3,338,710**, with the investment structured in two installments of $750,000 each. The investor would hold **31.0%** of the company's share capital. The term sheet included warrants: the first warrant allowed an additional $1,000,000 investment at 150% of the original price per share, and a second warrant allowed an additional $2,500,000 investment at 175% of the original price per share, creating a total potential investment pathway of $5 million.
By 2017, additional financing rounds were documented. [Convertible Bridge Financing Agreements](/drive/vol00009-efta00803322-pdf) for Reporty Homeland Security Ltd. showed aggregate bridge financing of up to $4,500,000 with a pre-money valuation cap of $40,000,000, with the documents mentioning "Ehud's warrants."
In June 2018, when discussing a Series B funding round, Barak emailed Junkermann: ["I did not see a reason for SUM to use our right to further invest in round B where the pre money valuation is about four times higher than our original entry"](/drive/vol00009-efta01013264-pdf). He proposed discussing warrant exercise ["together with JE"](/drive/vol00009-efta01013264-pdf) (Jeffrey Epstein).
In August 2017, Junkermann questioned Barak about a board resolution for a raise in the parent company, copying Epstein. The [email](/drive/vol00009-efta01038557-pdf) shows **Luciano Caruso** of **NJF Capital Ltd** as a staff member working on Carbyne matters. Board meeting minutes mentioned signatory rights for Amir Elichai, Alex Dizingof, and Ehud Barak.
In March 2019, the warrant exercise occurred with Junkermann's direct participation. An [email chain](/drive/vol00011-efta02632339-pdf) dated March 11, 2019 shows Tomer Toor (lawyer) writing to Darren Indyke (Epstein's attorney) and **Nikolajs NJF | NJF Capital**, confirming ["the requested fund ($3.6m) were received in Ergo's account"](/drive/vol00011-efta02632339-pdf). The warrant exercise table detailed the structure:
- **Southern Trust Inc. (66.67%) - $2,400,000**
- **Montilla International Corporation (33.33%) - $1,200,000**
- **Total: $3,600,000**
The email noted that Israeli banks required extensive anti-money laundering documentation. Barak responded: ["That's the Israeli banks paranoia after they paid the penalties they've paid to the US authorities for past mistakes"](/drive/vol00011-efta02632339-pdf). The correspondence shows that **Nikolajs Smirnovs**, identified as CFO of NJF Capital Ltd, coordinated the transfer of funds. Southern Trust Inc. and Montilla International Corporation were the limited partners in SUM (E.B.) Limited Partnership, with NJF Capital Corp directly involved as a participant in the warrant exercise through an "Additional Investment Agreement by NJF Capital Corp."
The structure reveals that Junkermann's investment firm NJF Capital was operationally integrated into the Carbyne investment at the execution level, not merely as a passive co-investor, with Epstein's personal attorney Darren Indyke handling the legal mechanics of the warrant exercise and fund transfers.
## Connections
Junkermann's most frequent co-correspondent in the archive was [Ehud Barak](/person/ehud-barak), with whom she shared 174 emails. Their connection centered on Carbyne (formerly Reporty), an Israeli emergency services technology company where both served as board members. In June 2018, Barak sent Junkermann detailed documentation about [Carbyne's Series B funding round](/drive/vol00009-efta01013264-pdf), explaining the company's valuation had increased approximately four times from their initial investment and discussing warrant exercise deadlines. He wrote ["I propose we will discuss the issue together with JE"](/drive/vol00009-efta01013264-pdf), referring to Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein actively brokered coordination between Barak and Junkermann, forwarding financial documents about [warrant exercises](/drive/vol00009-efta01030793-pdf) in March 2019.
[Larry Summers](/person/lawrence-summers) wrote the Young Global Leaders recommendation at Epstein's request in July 2014. Summers commented to Epstein that Junkermann would ["spice up that sickeningly earnest group"](/thread/EFTA01919974) and noted ["Many of tall successful Jewish blondes. Few who are hot and charming"](/drive/vol00009-efta00992806-pdf).
[Ariane de Rothschild](/person/ariane-de-rothschild) was introduced to Junkermann by Epstein on March 29, 2014, with Epstein writing to both: ["ariane nicole. , nicole ariane . I think you two would enjoy meeting"](/drive/vol00011-efta02582356-pdf). Within days, they were meeting in person, with Rothschild writing ["Also i will see Nicole on sunday before taking off to China"](/drive/vol00009-efta00987263-pdf) on April 3, 2014. The introduction occurred while Epstein was simultaneously advising Rothschild on family business negotiations and introducing her to Tom Pritzker.
[Lesley Groff](/person/lesley-groff-nameonly), Epstein's longtime assistant, coordinated multiple appointments and meetings with Junkermann, including a [scheduled 4:00 PM meeting](/drive/vol00011-efta02423861-pdf) at Epstein's residence on August 23, 2010, and numerous phone messages when Junkermann called for Epstein.
[Robert Lawrence Kuhn](/person/robert-lawrence-kuhn) participated in business discussions with Junkermann and Epstein in March 2019 regarding Chinese investment opportunities, with a [conference call](/thread/vol00009-efta01030714-pdf) scheduled on March 10, 2019 that also included Darren Indyke.
[Boris Nikolic](/person/boris-nikolic), with whom Junkermann shared 45 emails, initially nominated her for the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders program. A May 2012 scheduling email noted ["Boris and Sam are also coming to stay tonight at apt"](/thread/vol00009-efta00542660-pdf) at Epstein's Paris apartment, with Junkermann scheduled for a [3:00 PM appointment](/thread/vol00009-efta00542660-pdf) on May 18, 2012.
[Paul Barrett](/person/paul-barrett-example), a J.P. Morgan managing director with whom Junkermann shared 40 emails, coordinated a [conference call](/thread/vol00009-efta01050104-pdf) in April 2017 involving Junkermann, Epstein, and Barrett to discuss investment matters.
[Steve Bannon](/person/steve-bannon) was involved in discussions about Italian government connections in May-June 2018, with Epstein coordinating potential meetings in Rome with "the new govt guys in italy" and inviting both Bannon and Junkermann. The extensive [iMessage correspondence](/drive/vol00010-efta01615114-pdf) between Epstein and Bannon shows Epstein organizing gatherings of foreign ministers and offering private plane transportation.
[Leon Black](/person/leon-black), billionaire investor and founder of Apollo Global Management, had [breakfast with Epstein](/drive/vol00009-efta00395585-pdf) at 9:00 AM on February 19, 2013 and an [appointment at 5:30 PM](/drive/vol00011-efta02357630-pdf) that same evening at Epstein's Manhattan residence. Junkermann attended quant meetings at the same location the following day (February 20-21), placing her and Black at Epstein's residence within hours of each other. The archive also documents that Epstein was deeply involved in the Black family's personal affairs through [Ada Clapp](/drive/vol00011-efta02573640-pdf) at "Black Family Partners c/o Apollo Management," including coordination of estate planning documents for "Wills for the Black Children" in August 2013.
[David Stern](/person/david-stern-nameonly), who appeared to work in Epstein's network, wrote on July 1, 2010: ["Will meet Nicole Junkermann tomorrow"](/drive/vol00011-efta02410642-pdf) while also coordinating attendance at China-Britain Business Council events,events. suggestingThis suggests connections between Epstein's network and UK government-related business organizations.
## Document References
Junkermann appears in numerous DOJ investigation documents related to package deliveries, medical appointments, and scheduling. In June 2017, multiple emails document a package Junkermann sent to Epstein at [310 East 66th Street instead of 71st Street](/drive/vol00011-efta02213772-pdf), requiring Groff to coordinate pickup with staff members Merwin Dela Cruz and others. The item was [a painting](/drive/vol00011-efta02214038-pdf) Junkermann had sent from a gallerist. Staff were instructed to pick it up from the incorrect address, with the package addressed to "Karyna Shuliak not JE" but sent by Nicole Junkermann, and Jeffrey wanted it ["done now please"](/drive/vol00011-efta02214038-pdf).
Karyna Shuliak was not merely household staff but Epstein's live-in girlfriend, a dental student from Belarus who was deeply integrated into his personal life. The archive shows she [traveled on Epstein's plane alongside Larry and Lisa Summers](/drive/vol00009-efta00395585-pdf) in February 2013 (scheduled as "11:00am Wheels up to PB with Karyna, Larry and Lisa Summers"). She was included in [high-level logistics emails](/drive/vol00011-efta02297739-pdf) alongside Lesley Groff and other senior staff, handled [island operations](/drive/vol00009-efta00565498-pdf), and was CC'd on coordinating pool floats for Little St. James. That Junkermann sent a painting specifically addressed to Shuliak (not to Epstein) suggests Junkermann was aware of and comfortable with Shuliak's relationship with Epstein.
Documents from June 2017 show Epstein facilitating medical appointments for Junkermann through his connections. When Junkermann needed to see a physician, Groff wrote ["I am on this...the office has sent a form that Nicole needs to fill out asap and send back to them"](/drive/vol00011-efta02215340-pdf) regarding Dr. Woody Merrell's office (located at 44 East 67th Street). Groff explained: ["Dr. Woody Merrell's office needs in order to try and get you in today to see him..the faster we can get this form filled out the better...i have explained this is an emergency as Jeffrey requested"](/drive/vol00011-efta02215661-pdf). Epstein told Groff ["please call woody and tell him its important"](/drive/vol00011-efta02215340-pdf). Groff subsequently arranged an appointment with [Dr. Bernard Kruger at 3:15 PM](/drive/vol00011-efta02215611-pdf), writing ["I got you an appointment with Dr. Kruger!! All is good! I do hope you feel better!! and congratulations on"](/drive/vol00011-efta02215661-pdf). The message ends mid-sentence; given the timing (June 2017) and the "congratulations," this likely refers to Junkermann's pregnancy with her daughter Vita. Dr. Woodson Merrell is an integrative medicine physician on the Upper East Side. The characterization as an "emergency" and the level of personal assistance (filling out forms, securing same-day appointments) demonstrates the depth of personal relationship.
Scheduling documents from 2010-2014 show regular appointments at Epstein's residences. A January 29, 2014 schedule listed a ["7:30pm Phone Date w/Nicole Junkermann"](/thread/EFTA01936234). February 2013 schedules show Junkermann sitting in on ["QUANT MEETINGS"](/thread/EFTA01906749) organized by Todd Meister, with Michael Wolff also participating, on February 20-21, 2013.
Multiple documents from 2010 record messages that Junkermann called Epstein, with Groff noting ["Please call Nicole Junkermann"](/drive/vol00011-efta02419275-pdf) and ["Nicole Junkermann called for you"](/drive/vol00011-efta02420705-pdf) in September 2010.
## Visits to Epstein Properties
**Manhattan townhouse (71st Street)**: The archive documents multiple visits and scheduled appointments at Epstein's New York residence:
1. August 23, 2010 — [4:00 PM appointment](/drive/vol00011-efta02423861-pdf) scheduled by Lesley Groff
2. February 20, 2013 — Attended [quant meetings](/drive/vol00011-efta02357630-pdf) from 10:00 AM to 4:45 PM with Michael Wolff, organized by Todd Meister involving 15 traders
3. February 21, 2013 — Continued attendance at [quant meetings](/drive/vol00010-efta01902150-pdf) from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with Michael Wolff and Steve Hanson
4. February 26, 2013 — Medical appointment facilitated by Epstein (Junkermann wrote ["doctor was very nice have to come for further analysis"](/drive/vol00011-efta02723771-pdf))
5. June 2017 — Multiple references to package delivery coordination at the 71st Street residence, including a painting addressed to Karyna Shuliak
**Paris apartment (Avenue Foch)**:
1. May 18, 2012 — [3:00 PM appointment with Junkermann](/thread/vol00009-efta00542660-pdf) scheduled during a week when Boris Nikolic and "Sam" were staying at the apartment
**Little St. James (US Virgin Islands)**:
1. November 20, 2014 — Junkermann sent an email with the subject line ["Island"](/drive/vol00010-efta01748358-pdf), writing ["Looked at flights there is one at 1045 direct to st maarten on sunday but I can only tell you tmr afternoon as I will have a... will it be ok if I tell you tmr?"](/drive/vol00010-efta01748358-pdf). Epstein responded ["tell me sat, as i might need to stay in ny"](/drive/vol00009-efta00868535-pdf). The email indicates she was considering a flight to St. Maarten, the nearest airport to Little St. James island. No confirmation or denial of the trip is documented in the archive.
**Travel with Epstein**:
1. September 26, 2010 — Epstein wrote ["nicole would like to come tonight please get passport details"](/drive/vol00011-efta02422364-pdf), and an assistant asked ["Junkermann? Do you want her to ride with us to the airport or meet us there?"](/drive/vol00011-efta02422364-pdf),there?"](/drive/vol00011-efta02422364-pdf). indicatingThis indicates planned international travel that evening requiring a passport. The destination is not specified but could have been Little St. James via St. Thomas or Paris given documented October 2 visit to Avenue Foch.
**Palm Beach residence**: No documented visits found in archive.
**New Mexico ranch**: No documented visits found in archive, though Larry Summers mentioned visiting the ranch in the context of discussions about Junkermann.
**Other locations**: May 2012 Paris visit during which Junkermann had an appointment at Epstein's Paris apartment when [Boris Nikolic and others were staying there](/thread/vol00009-efta00542660-pdf).
