Operator-led investors backing the next generation of
SME leaders

Elena Pallotta is a former manager and entrepreneur with a diversified background in technology, start-ups, consumer products, real estate and entrepreneurship. She worked as a consultant, and has also ventured into multiple businesses.

Physician-entrepreneur and health tech leader with 15+ years of experience. Suruchi has led clinical strategy at startups and served as a venture partner, with a focus on AI-driven healthcare innovation.

Stephan Spazier leads Tesla's global market expansion efforts, overseeing the strategy and implementation of new market entries. He has been instrumental in Tesla's launches in Doha, Qatar, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking significant milestones in the company's international growth. Stephan's work focuses on accelerating the transition to sustainable energy by introducing Tesla's innovative products to new regions.

Felix is an experienced Search Fund and Angel Investor. He has also lead multiple ventures in the e-commerce and digitalised sectors, having founded Drover, a UK leading car subscription software before being acquired by Cazoo. At Cazoo, Felix led corporate development and M&A, proving crucial to the company's IPO. More recently, he has founded Venmark, a mission-critical service for UK businesses.

Hisham has 25+ years of experience in the consumer goods and technology industries across the MENA region with focus on Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt. He has held leadership positions with Gillette, Mars Incorporated and Google. Hisham brings a variety of breadth and depth experiences with a focus on General Management, Marketing & Sales. Currently Head of Google in Egypt.