Julie Meyer, once celebrated as a queen of the dotcom era, is now at the center of an investigation revealing a pattern of unpaid bills, missing funds, and broken dreams. From London to Malta, Switzerland, and Greece, her ventures have left a trail of trouble.
The Rise of a Dotcom Star
In the late 1990s, Meyer co-founded First Tuesday, a networking club that became the epicenter of London's tech boom. She was named a 'global leader of tomorrow' by the Davos forum and awarded an MBE in 2012. However, behind the glamour, problems were brewing.
Unpaid Debts and Legal Claims
Former employees, suppliers, and investors describe a pattern of non-payment. Rachel Lowe, a former consultant, won a legal claim for unpaid invoices. A PR agency sued for £76,000. In 2017, Ariadne Capital went into administration, leaving creditors unpaid.
Malta: A New Beginning, Same Problems
In 2017, Meyer moved to Malta, promising a €1bn fund. But unpaid bills followed. Designer Mark Lightfoot claimed he was owed €60,000. Meyer's staff fled the country, leaving a hotel bill unpaid. Criminal cases for non-payment of wages were brought against her.
Switzerland and Beyond
In Zurich, Meyer founded Viva Investment Partners. Simon Davis, a South African entrepreneur, says $200,000 invested with her vanished. Similar cases involve a price comparison site and a gin company. Swiss creditors include a florist and a hotel.
Meyer did not respond to requests for comment. She has previously denied wrongdoing. The UK's Financial Conduct Authority investigated but found insufficient evidence for criminal charges.
