Torsten became active in private equity fundraising in 2000 with Trinity Group, a London-based placement firm, where he was responsible for expanding and developing the European placement business with leading institutional investors. General Partners with whom he has worked include, Sanderling Ventures, Lexington Capital Partners, Care Capital, MPM, Chicago Growth Partners, HBM BioCapital and Swiss Re Capital Partners.

Prior to joining Trinity Group, Torsten had successful careers in operational management with the British Army and in the offshore oil industry with Schlumberger. Torsten graduated from King's College London with a Batchelor of Science honours degree in Geology. He enjoys tennis, rowing and house restoration.