Dr Nikolas Bullwinkel

Founder and CEO Circus Group

Nikolas Bullwinkel (28) is a serial entrepreneur and product visionary. In 2020, he co-founded Flink, disrupting the European grocerymarket. Within a year, Flinkraised €1B+, scaled to12,000+ employees, and became market leader in Germany, France, and theNetherlands, reaching a €2.85B valuation.

After his successful exit in 2021, Nikolas foundedCircus SE (XETRA:CA1), a global leader inautonomous AI robotics and AI software. Circus is pioneering the future ofautomation in labor-intensive industries, integrating cutting-edge AI androbotics into food service. Its flagship product, the CA-1 robot,is redefining human-AIcollaboration and efficiency in food production.

With a vision to revolutionize AI-driven automation, NikolasBullwinkel is leading Circus SE from Germany onto the global stage. As apioneer in autonomous AI robotics, he drives innovation, strategy, and productdevelopment, pushing the boundaries of automation in foodservice and beyond. His goal is to scale AI-powered robotics worldwide,transforming urban living and redefining service industries throughcutting-edge technology. With a relentless focus on efficiency and autonomy,Nikolas is shaping the future of Embodied AI solutions on a global scale.

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