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KAVEDON KAPITAL EU FUND 1

Correy Voo
Partner

Correy Voo

Correy has spent the past 30 plus years growing up in the global technology industry where he has had the privilege of being involved in many exciting and ground-breaking innovations and initiatives, and trends, with roles spanning architecture, engineering, operations, business, commercials, consulting, advisory and investing.

Correy will happily admit to being a technology geek and has always enjoyed learning about new solutions and relished opportunities to meet and learn from smart people. He believes that technology can change the world and has always strived to leverage advancements for the benefits of the widest possible audience in any given situation - He believes in the inventiveness and ingenuity of human beings to solve problems.

He considers himself lucky in that he has been able to work in a wide variety of industries, situations and roles with each combination continuing to teach him new things while at the same time allowing him to apply and develop his skills and experience. This diversity of opportunities has gained him a very broad appreciation of all sides and all factors in designing, building, running, and scaling technology operations and businesses.

Every time someone does something new the world moves forward, and he loves being part of the process of being a Founder and helping other Founders shape their businesses for success. Correy has a genuine interest in all forms of technology but has a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Autonomy, Sustainability & Green Solutions, Smart Infrastructure & IOT, Data & Intelligence, Distributed Systems & Services, Smart Materials, Bionic Enhancement, and Modern Transportation.

Partner

Leslie Maliepaard

Leslie has a 20 year background of building and leading tech, financial and SaaS Start Ups in Europe and Africa.

Her professional passion projects include Circular Economy, Clean Water, Sustainability and Deep tech. Leslie is a multiple Founder and board advisor in Quantum Encryption, SaaS sectors as well as the WBAF Global Women Leaders Committee.

A co-Founder of Fortrino Ltd, an Irish VC focusing on Cyber Security, Data ownership, Social and Impact sectors in Europe, Leslie also co-founded The Planet Calls, an Irish Foundation, to progress the ‘sustainable future’ movement within the commercial world.

Jeremy Roberts - Kavedon Kapital
Partner

Jeremy Roberts

Jeremy has over 25 years corporate finance, principal investing and PE experience built up in originating, negotiating and executing M&A, restructurings and capital raising transactions primarily in the industrials, transport, leisure, technology and energy sectors globally.

Initially with ABN AMRO, then Credit Suisse, he advised global brands, before joining Lansdowne Capital as a Director.

In 2013, Jeremy founded his own financial advisory / consultancy advising earlier stage companies, corporates, PE, VC and Family Offices on M&A, capital raisings and listings as well as operational improvement and on finding sustainable solutions.

Steve Hughes
Partner

Steve Hughes

Over the past 20+ years, Steve has built up a wealth of international experience within early-stage company development, holding senior positions in venture capital, start-up companies and universities.

He has led investment and portfolio management activity in boutique venture capital companies and served as a board director for many companies in the UK, EU and Asia.

He has worked directly in several early-stage start-ups focusing on commercial strategy, business development, investment readiness and the development of strategic commercial relationships and networks.

Steve is a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (RSA) for services to knowledge transfer. He retains deep links within Higher Education, supporting entrepreneurs, incubation centres and early-stage investment.

Andrew Hughes
Head of Founder Relations

Andrew Hughes

An extremely respected CEO entrepreneur, Andrew is highly experienced in establishing and advising multiple high-performing digital Start-ups from concept to funding to exit, leveraging proven success for the investment and founder communities.

A ‘venture scaler’ with the proven ability to manage complex issues, challenge assumptions and critically impact decision making, whilst delivering strategic direction, growth, culture and revenues. Coupled with this, Andrew has over twenty years of leadership experience, advising over 100 start-ups.

A multiple Founder to exit, Andrew most recently was co-founding CEO of a digital games studio for seven years, acquired by Europe’s largest gaming tech enterprise Novomatic after only four years of stellar growth. Achieving the highest-grossing globally distributed asset on the world’s largest gaming platform Google Play.

Andrew, an investor and proven fundraiser, also acts as advisor and mentor to entrepreneurs, boards and accelerator programs in London and Madrid where he is also adjunct professor at the IE MBA University. He has co-founded two internationally recognised industry associations becoming industry spokesperson.

Andrew brings an enormous pedigree and talent to Kavedon garnered through proven experience across many sectors that will support our Founders of tomorrow through their journeys.

Portfolio Manager

Jasper Ettema

As a multi-entrepreneur in mobile technology and medical devices, Jasper has over 20 years experience.

He has immersed himself in supporting young tech companies across Europe. Designing and operating accelerator programs and VC solutions, he recently led the accelerator at 360 Lab in Graz.

Jasper combines his interdisciplinary thinking, efficient approach and vast network, to focus on bringing his knowledge to growing companies. Jasper regularly writes, speaks and presents to Start Up companies and Investors across Europe.

Associate Partner

Iva Rakocevic

Iva is passionate about sourcing and understanding Founders and early stage companies. Previously at C-Quadrat Investment Group, PWC, Raiffeissen Bank and the United Nations, Iva focused on deal origination, evaluation and analysis, portfolio management and led transaction solutions.

Independently, over the last 3 years, Iva has built an extensive global network, sourcing and supporting quality companies, at the same time acting as advisor to a number of Global Investors. Based in Vienna, Iva has focus on Western Europe and the CEE.

Analyst

Ieva Katiliute

Ieva has over 5 years international experience in Asset Management and Venture Capital.

Initially, as part of the founding team in a start-up in Hong Kong, Ieva was responsible for product management, fund raising and IP. During the last 4 years, Ieva has worked as an Investor Relations and Investment Operations Associate at an Asset Management firm in London and at Truesight Ventures, as an analyst focused on different pre-seed and seed stage companies, carrying out product and market analysis.

Croydon Fernandes - Kavedon Kapital
Analyst

Croydon Fernandes

Croydon brings many talents, a Founder, a Scientist and Marketing and Sales expert.

Graduating with a Masters in biomedical science research, he moved to the UAE spending over 5 years with the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, leading sales and marketing. At the same time he co-founded Last Minute Productions, a digital media production company.

Croydon’s strong background in scientific research has provided him with the ability to view scenarios with a very commercial, yet scientifically driven pair of eyes.

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