VNTR Club Members

Igor Ryabenkiy is a venture investor, the founder and managing partner of global venture investment company AltaIR Capital. Igor's knowledge is based on 20-years-practice in investing and creating companies, which developed from small startups to decacorns. Led by Igor, AltaIR Capital invests in startups in the U.S., Israel, and Europe. With assets totaling $600M under its management, the company has invested in hundreds of tech startups, working in Productivity Tools, FinTech, InsureTech, Future of Work, and Digital Health. Ryabenkiy and his company are early investors in a number of unicorns: Miro, Deel, PandaDoc, Turing, Squire, Albert, OpenWeb, and Socure. Ryabenkiy holds a degree of Doctor of Business. He is the author of the book Adventures in Venture Capital.

Michael Kosic is a Founder and Managing Partner of Loyal VC, started in 2018. Loyal is a semi-liquid, diversified global venture fund. Loyal has invested in 400+ high-potential entrepreneurs across 65+ countries, and supports them with 1,000+ advisors, to gain preferred access to top deals on success. Entrepreneurs are alumni of INSEAD or top grads of the Founder Institute. Investors can buy or redeem units quarterly, with gates. Loyal draws on Michael's lifelong experience as a technology entrepreneur, professional Industrial Engineer, and Angel Investor, while heavily leveraging his INSEAD network, where he earned his MBA, and the Founder Institute accelerator, where he has been a top rated mentor for many years.

An entrepreneurial, innovative, software industry investment professional. My background as a software industry COO and Fortune 500 CIO/CTO gives me a solid perspective from both sides of the table. Specialties: technology/software industry, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Operating Officer, venture capital, private equity, information technology strategy, enterprise software applications, enterprise architecture, software contracts and negotiation, high-growth companies, merger and acquisition integration, Europe, Middle East, Asia, international, entrepreneurship.

David is the Chief Commercial Officer at CV VC, a Web3 venture capital firm head quartered in Switzerland. Previously David served as Co-Head of Investments at CV VC where he led fundraising efforts, developed the venture capital portfolio to more than 60 investments and expanded CV VC’s investment product suite adding four new funds: the African Blockchain Fund, T4T Global Fund and two digital asset hedge fund-of-funds.

A third-generation native of Colorado, I have over a century of family history in the historic mining town and now ski resort of Telluride. I bring more than 25 years of investment experience in public and private markets, including asset allocation, family office consulting, wealth management, and risk management through insurance markets. I have expertise in capital formation from a global network of UHNWIs, single- and multi-family offices, investment advisors (RIAs), broker/dealers, investment bankers, attorneys, and tax experts. I have a deep network in Aspen, Vail, Crested Butte, and Denver, Colorado.

Aman has more than 15 years of financial and operational experience from both private and public technology companies. He has been a member of the management teams at some of the most successful companies in the world, including PayPal, eBay, and Sonos. Prior to PVC, Aman was the COO of 500 Startups, which during his tenure was the world’s most active VC firm, measured by the number of investments made. Aman managed 500’s global fundraising team, the seed accelerator team, and the Series A growth programs. He also managed the Investment Committee for the firm’s global funds ($2B in AUM). Aman led the strategy teams at both PayPal and eBay Marketplaces and served as the divisional CFO of eBay’s North American Marketplace business, which generated over $2B in revenues and nearly $1B in operating profit. As CFO, Aman has guided his companies to over $1B in debt and equity financings from family offices, HNWIs, VC/PE funds, banks, and public markets.

I've been an engineer, entrepreneur and investor in Silicon Valley for 30 years. I founded Practical Venture Capital and 500 Startups, and worked at Founders Fund and PayPal. I’ve invested in hundreds of startups around the world, including 40+ unicorns and 10+ IPOs. I made the Forbes Midas List of top 100 global VCs in 2016 and 2017. I have a BS in Engineering and Applied Mathematics from Johns Hopkins University. I'm a nerd.

Mathias Ruch is a driving force in the development of the global blockchain startup ecosystem. As founder and CEO of CV VC and CV Labs he manages a portfolio of 70 startup investments and as initiator of the Swiss Blockchain Federation he leads the internationalization of Switzerland’s expertise. As an entrepreneur he has founded, managed, and successfully exited several companies.

Founder at VNTR, super connector, community builder, investor

TL, DR: -MP of ASTRA, Israel spacetech accelerator fund of Starburst and IAI -Led 17 pre-seed new-space investments, 3 deep-tech companies -Co-founded 3 tech startups Noemie Alliel is the Managing Director in Israel of Starburst Aerospace with over 15 years of experience in strategy consulting, operations, entrepreneurship and business development, at organizations ranging from the world’s biggest professional services firms to her own startups. As a French expat, Noemie lived in the US for 9 yrs where she started her career advising companies in distressed at KPMG in NYC before relocating to Israel in 2012. In her current role at Starburst Aerospace, the world’s first and only accelerator focused exclusively on aerospace, she is building bridges between startups and large corporates via Starburst’s accelerator programs, solving industry gaps via the strategic consulting arm and investing the next big thing in Aerospace via the venture arm. Passionate about flight & space, Noemie obtained a private helicopter pilot license in 2010. Noemie holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Management from the University of Florida.

Gillian Muessig - Mastersfund™ is the Managing Director of the Mastersfund, a global gender-lens venture capital fund based in Seattle, WA. The co-founder of MOZ https://moz.com/, the world’s most popular provider of digital marketing software, Gillian is a director on dozens of Boards of Directors and Advisors worldwide and has served as an advisor to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, U.S. State Department, SwissContact, and other private and government entrepreneurship programs. Gillian speaks globally on the benefits of Structured Exit investment models and gender lens investing for investors, entrepreneurs, and the communities in which they operate, as well as the impact of global trends on startup activity. With Anne Kennedy, Gillian hosts the audio podcast, VC Confidential rb.gy/9tul8v, designed to rip the lid off the opaque world of venture capital and explore emerging capitalization options to spur growth and increase sustainability. Over more than three decades, Gillian has helped thousands of companies to launch, grow, thrive, and exit.

With over 30 years of experience in corporate and HNWI banking, AIF management, entrepreneurship, angel investing and mentoring, I co-founded AAlchemy Ventures Limited, a company that, in association with Deloitte Cyprus, one of the leading professional services firms in the region, helps Cypriot startups and foreign scaleups launch and grow their business in the EU market. Being Cyprus Chapter Director for Expert Dojo, the most active international early-stage startup accelerator in Southern California, I help the same companies enter US market too. I am MSc in accounting and audit, MBA, Ph.D. in economics, and DBA candidate at Grenoble Ecole de Management with my thesis devoted to how mentoring startup founders influences venture performance. I also hold multiple diplomas and certifications in appraising, service design, negotiations, and other relevant fields of knowledge. I am passionate about fostering innovation, collaboration, and social impact in the startup ecosystem acting as startup mentor and serving on boards of selected startups, and on the Endowment Board of Big Change, a charitable foundation that supports young underprivileged people to thrive in life. I am a member of several business angel networks and alumni associations, and a former expert for the Research Executive Agency of the European Commission. You can find more about the work I do here: https://www.startupmentor.online/

VC manager and investor with a focus on transition to electric and technology with ESG impact. Over 25 years of experience in electrification and new energy business, as engineer, manager, entrepreneur and investor. Former CEO and shareholder of SME Group, a leading company in the design and production of motors and controllers for electric vehicles. Lead international acquisitions and strategic partnerships , including the sale of SME Group to Dana Inc. (NYSE:DAN). MS in Electrical/Electronics Engineering at University of Padua.

Eduards Zolotuhins is the CEO of 3ED Ventures, where he leads a founders' fund specializing in IT startup investments. He primarily focuses on early-stage opportunities in sectors like AI, Marketplaces, Saas, Fintech, Web3, E-commerce, and Dating. With more than 17 years of experience as an angel investor, co-founder, and advisor, he has been instrumental in the success of numerous marketplace projects, collectively achieving a total capitalization exceeding €200M. Notable among his ventures is DISCOVERCARS.COM, a globally recognized car rental platform. His professional journey reflects an unwavering passion for continuous learning, networking with like-minded individuals, and making a meaningful impact through strategic investments. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and takes pride in captaining the Latvian amateur team in international tournaments. In 2023, he embarked on a new venture by developing a keen interest in contemporary art collecting.

Chris Birrell, MBA, is Managing Partner at Func Ventures, specializing in early-stage API software startups across Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. With a Computer Science background, he has over 25 years of experience as Head of APAC for Silicon Valley tech firms that were either acquired (Symantec, ABB, IBM) or listed (NYSE: ETWO), generating over US$6B in returns. Chris has held various C-level and SVP roles, was involved in over 20 due-diligence acquisitions, and was at the forefront of the SaaS movement in the early 2000s. Chris is also a co-director of the Founders Institute Malaysia chapter, the world's leading pre-seed startup accelerator. He is an active board member and strategic advisor to startups across the Asia-Pacific region.

Wahid Chammas is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of TyreGate Capital Holdings Ltd‎; founder of FaithTribe.io , a leading open-source Fashion Community DAO; Managing Partner at The Luxury Fund Management and TLF Ventures (fashion and fashion-tech focused funds); and Co-Founder and Managing Director of Real Estate Distressed Investments SAL, investing in distressed real estate and banking. Previously, Wahid spent 8 years at Goldman, Sachs & Co., and 13 years at Janus Capital Group, where he was Managing Director and Portfolio Manager. Wahid established Janus’ investment presence in Europe in 2008 and sat on the European Management Committee. He was recognized in Financial News (Dow Jones) as a Rising Star, 40 Under 40 in Asset Management.

WEB3 & Sustainability Entrepreneur | Impact Investor | Advisor

Joachim Rittfeldt Hofvenschiöld is the co-founder and CSO at uBIT- uBIT is a Nordic-based venture studio investing in tech startups globally, serial entrepreneur & gamer who has been working in the esports & gaming industry for 15+ years, started as a pro player now working with advising, investments, and M&A within the tech and web 3 sectors. Joachim is the founder of multiple ventures including Avata , Charge , Net Zero Company and several others. Investing in gaming, web 3 and tech.

Crypto trader and Angel investor, focused on Web3. Co-founder of WeCross -> providing eIDAS 2.0 compliant Digital Identity Infrastructure. Managing partner of Xablu -> coaching digital product teams. Co-founder of Thrilld Labs -> the synergy-machine for Web3. Setting up a Venture Studio (IT, SaaS, Web3), soon more to share!

Private SFO

Entrepreneur and Investor

Gaurav, a visionary entrepreneur in the blockchain industry, sold successful telecom companies before venturing into tech-enabled startups. With a decade-long operation of an incubator in India, Gaurav funded over 50 companies across fintech, payments, digital advertising, FMCG, entertainment, and automobiles. His blockchain journey began in 2015, building micro-payment solutions on Stellar and mining farms in Wenatchee. Gaurav co-founded mining software firms, operated OTC platforms, and invested in 150+ ICOs. Scaling to 30 traders and 8 quants, their hedge fund managed over $500M AUM. They now champion TradeDog Group, empowering millions of traders and supporting 60+ crypto startups with his incubator and Advisory company, TDe.Fi

Pavel Zeigermaher Founder and Managing Partner of Intelligent Solution Group https://isg-consult.com/, an esteemed corporate services and family office provider that offers a secure environment for managing funds and assets. Pavel is also a Managing Partner at Vilandes Venture Capital https://vilandes.vc/, a pioneering early-stage startup investor. Vilandes focuses on B2B, Marketplace, and FinTech startups from the CEE region that plan to expand globally. Vilandes works closely with founders and help them achieve their growth ambitions.

Tech entrepreneur and angel investor (AI, SAAS, Consumer internet, ed tech, media, robotics), founder of IVI, the largest online video streaming company in the countries of the former USSR, advisor to several tech startups and VC funds.

Mark Feldman is a co-founder of Standard Capital Group Inc., an M&A advisory group, which also manages Legacy Square Capital, a distressed PE fund. Prior to Standard Capital Group, Mark was the head of an investment advisory group as part of Banca Intesa in CIS. Since 2017, Mark has been involved in a number of blockchain/crypto projects, such as Telegram Open Network, Flex DEX https://flexdex.fi/, DeVote and EverX Labs, https://everscale.network/, https://everx.dev/ From 1990 to 2001 Mr. Feldman was a partner and Managing Director of Prime Charter Ltd, a brokerage firm in NYC. Prime Charter participated in fundraising for such companies as Starbucks Coffee, Allied Waste Industries, IMAX Corporation, Clearview Cinema Group, etc. and was later acquired by CIBC World Markets. Mark Feldman started his career in 1989 on the trading floor at Oppenheimer & Co where his group focused on hedging strategies for such acquisition as RJR Nabisco by Khloenberg, Kravitz and Roberts (KKR), MBO of United Airlines and others.

Leadership and international business experience in the technology, venture capital, manufacturing, healthcare, professional services, and distribution sectors. Founder of two of Silicon Valley's top incubators and Accelerators. A firm believer in "Total Quality Management" as a way of conducting business. Experience with the public sector and large enterprises, Corporate turnaround experience. A strong network of C-level contacts, along with corporate development, business development, and corporate venture capital. Developer of Corporate Innovation platforms. Advisor to startups. Educator of entrepreneurship.

I have scientific experience in bioinformatics and related disciplines (medicine, biotech, IT, https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=xqVfeacAAAAJ). I design software and chips. I invest in startup companies. I am active in crypto.

We do apps and will launch your MVP in 4 months - 10+ years of experience in IT industry, mostly web and mobile development - participated in over 20 successful products, which collectively raised over €100m+ - successfully completed over 300 projects.

Gil Petersil is a global visionary leader in the world of networking, business strategy and mastermind methodology. As a Visionary, Serial Entrepreneur and Global Speaker, Gil is passionate about adding value and serving others. Gil's mission is to open a new perspective on how business connections are made. He is passionate about empowering conscious entrepreneurs, global leaders, and organizations on how to align their Business Purpose with Authentic Expression and co-create long-lasting Beneficial Partnerships that bring value to their communities and make an impact in the World Gil is the organizer and speaker of 1000+ international events. He shared the stage with such legends as Tony Robbins, Jay Abraham, Brian Tracy, Keith Ferrazzi to name a few

Web3 & Cybersecurity entrepreneur and investor

I spent 20+ years in traditional finance (trading, portfolio and risk management, operations, treasury), most recently diving deep into decentralized finance (3+ years) and working closely with multiple blockchains and DEX protocols (Uniswap V3). Expertise in analyzing projects and their tokenomics. Currently focused on Web 3.0 / Fintech / and investments.

One of the pioneers in the Blockchain and IOT technology. I’m a born entrepreneur. Sharing my experience since last 20 years in business world I had made a lot of contributions to global business markets. As giving and sharing opportunities to market main fundamental of living, he has been inspiration for several entrepreneurs at global level. My dedication and commitment toward serving the young & emerging entrepreneurs in market this time has tied up knots. as a country founder to bring change and strengthen the offline business market in an competitive online business trending market.

Over 15 years of experience in esports and gaming, I exited FACEIT in 2022 after it was sold to Savvy Games Group. Since then I have founded ELO Agency, connecting non-endemic brands, governments and venues to esports stakeholders, and creating program and marketing strategies. I am also a Co-Founder and Director at MC3.GG, a venture studio focused on digital communities, such as web3, gaming, esports, EdTech and UGC.

Couple of hats as a founder of HorizonX (https://horizonx.tech/), Web3 VC, and Angel investor/ LP around Asian region. Please do feel free to connect me through @ghingiskhan (telegram).

Alexander Filatov has over 28 years of successful leadership experience as an entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and CEO of EverX https://everx.dev/, the core developer of Everscale Network blockchain platform https://everscale.network/. Prior to this role, he served as a director of P&G's food and beverage business in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Alexander has been the CEO of three manufacturing holdings, an angel investor in technology startups since 1999, and now focuses entirely on developing Everscale Network and the blockchain/Web 3 space. Alexander's experience makes him a valuable asset to the industry and platform.

I’m one of the leaders of the crypto community in Bali, I organized 10+ crypto events I'm the founder of cryptorobotics an AI-integrated trading platform on 15 exchanges: 68k+ users, 70 tools. I also founded Cardex - OTC desk in 63 countries I founded media BaliFM I am advisor of several international projects

Proud creator of Empik.com, widely recognized as the "Polish Amazon". This was the pioneering e-commerce platform in Poland, which enjoyed a massively successful exit in 2001, resulting in a substantial return on investment within a short span of just 3 years. I am the Founder of Mobilum, an innovative Digital Payments Platform, and Solert Games, formerly Sabre Games, a distinguished gaming studio that's home to a talented team of 30+ developers, together created an impressive portfolio of over 160 games, two of which have been recognized as the "Game of the Year". Our team's innovative spirit and passion for game development culminate in our most recent project: Legends At War, a truly mobile, online, real-time strategy play-to-own game. Another significant milestone in my career was introducing the CEE branch of the renowned List Group to the market. I managed it from its infancy, steering it towards profitability. With an impressive legacy spanning over 30 years, the List Group has been a titan in the financial industry, providing top-tier electronic markets software. This successful venture culminated in an impactful exit to the Sungard Group (now List is a part of ION Group). An enthusiastic advocate for #blockchain projects, I advise them intending to facilitate a new quality of life for communities and the world at large. My belief in the transformative power of blockchain technology is rooted in its potential to create transparent, decentralized, and efficient systems. Boasting 30+ years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, executive, founder, and leader across IT, Financial Markets, e-commerce, and retail sectors, I offer a unique blend of strategic sales skills and in-depth business understanding. This combination equips me to solve complex problems for organizations, guiding them toward growth and profitability. Over the years, I have successfully assisted multiple companies seeking to establish themselves in the Polish and European markets. I’ve founded local branches in Poland, nurturing them from their infancy into profitable entities. Open to exploring new business opportunities that align with my current projects, I am driven by the desire to constantly learn, innovate, and create impact. If your company is in crisis or is experiencing stagnation and you’re seeking dynamic change, I am open to discussing potential solutions. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with me. Together, we can turn challenges into opportunities for growth and success.

CEO @ PToken & PToken Ventures crypto investment syndicate (UK). GP @ Zero Age (Kosmos.vc II Fund out of Australia). VC/PE experience of 20+ years (UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland Australia)

I am entrepreneurship enabler, venture capitalist who invests in start-ups in the digital area. I am interested in approaches for new board level opportunities. I am the founder/co-founder/owner of companies that employ circa 500 people. The companies that I have created in Australia, USA and Lithuania are generating great results. I'm a serial digital entrepreneur, having great understanding about the challenges which are coming for businesses operating in emerging technologies such as AI & blockchain areas. Under the nickname ‘Tony G’, I am a former world-famous poker player. I was the founder of the biggest online poker news website PokerNews.com that became one of the biggest online gaming affiliates in the world. I am a former member of the European Parliament for Lithuania and I'm opinion leader known for my efforts to promote a better climate for entrepreneurship and improving conditions for business opportunities. I launched the Blockchain Centre in Vilnius, Lithuania, which is connecting key stakeholders on three continents. It joins partner Blockchain Centres in Melbourne and Shanghai. In addition, I am the founder of CryptoNews.com. I was awarded the World Lithuanian of the Year prize in 2011. In 2015, I was included in the POLITICO 28 list. The European affairs weekly newspaper chose one person from each of the European Union's 28 member-states who is shaping, shaking and stirring Europe. In 2016, I was included in the POLITICO 40 list as one of the most influential Members of the European Parliament. In 2018 I made the LATTICE80 Fintech Europe 200 list and in 2019 the Top 100 Fintech for Sustainable Development Goals Influencer’s list. I have been a philanthropist for over a decade. I established my own fund in 2014 and donated all my salary received from the European Parliament to the charity. I was the only member of the European Parliament and Lithuanian to be included in the Top 200 list of Philanthropists and Social Entrepreneurs, compiled by the positive content portal Richtopia. I am committed to promoting youth entrepreneurship. I try to motivate young people to create companies and jobs for themselves by entering the digital market. For 4 years in a row I organized the largest ICT & entrepreneurship event in Baltic countries #SWITCH!. It featured digital topics: blockchain, fintech, cybersecurity, online platforms and AI. More than 45K participants have taken part. I was born in Lithuania, but I moved to Australia at the age of 11, therefore the English language became my second native language.

Imagine a 4 circle Venn diagram. I invest in the tiny intersection of AI, Fintech, Blockchain and Cyber security. Liquid assets should flow automatically and securely to where they are needed most. Where I’ve been: > Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering at University of Queensland, Australia > 6 years of banking experience across London and Sydney > 1 year of being a mental health startup founder (epic fail) > 1.5 years in web3 VC Now I run a business that builds AI solutions for small businesses. This agency acts as the “real world R&D” function for my investing activities. I am also a startup mentor for 2 prominent Asian accelerators/funds [Tribe Ventures, Singapore & Lumos Labs, India]. My name is Greek, my accent is English and my outlook is Australian.

Dear friends, colleagues and partners I’m glad to welcome you to this account! I’m an agent, developer and portfolio manager. ☑️ 10 years of Real Estate experience in Germany Successful implementation of numerous revitalizations as well as new construction projects provided me with in-depth experience in real estate. ☑️ Network of trustworthy partners These are law firms, architects, consulting and construction companies that I join efforts with to ensure high quality service throughout the entire project chain. ☑️ My business is my passion So I’ll be happy to provide you with tailor-made investment support.

Have been building and investing in technology companies for over a decade in Europe and Silicon Valley. Currently building mainspace.ai the largest marketplace of ai talent in the world.

Mark Ferraro, runs a multigenerational family office of which he is the Chief Investment Officer. Mark is involved in evaluating and overseeing the operational success of the office's portfolio companies. In addition, he holds positions at advisory groups in the portfolio. Mark has worked at white shoe and bulge bracket firms in the past. He has been involved in private equity, venture capital and family office work throughout his career. Mark graduated with a BA from the University of Pennsylvania, Summa Cum Laude, was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and was the recipient of the Philo Bennett academic prize. He attended the University of Pennsylvania Law School where he did a concentration in conjunction with the Wharton School of Economics where he focused on finance, venture capital and entrepreneurship. He was also the Senior Editor of the University of Pennsylvania Journal of International Economic Law.

Seasoned CEO, MBA graduated in Finance engaged into international business development (JV, M&A) over EU, Asia & USA dealing with Innovation technologies : Web 3, Tokenization, Fintech, Blockchain, Crypto-Assets, Quantum Technologies (Q Sensing, Q Computing, Q ML & Q AI), IoT etc.

I am a venture capitalist and fintech expert with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, including leading roles at Citigroup and Deutsche Bank. As the CEO of Blade Labs & Ventures, we are building core infrastructure middleware for enterprises' tokenization needs, such as tokenizing fixed income, commodities, real-world assets, IP, and voting rights. We also make angel and seed investments into tokenization ventures, supporting the vision of creating a more efficient, transparent, and inclusive financial system.

Private investor. Successfully built a direct venture portfolio over twenty years. Several high multiple exits. Active in energy and climate category. Focus on seed rounds backing focused and skilled C Suite leadership. Career background - Sithe Energies, Nomura Greentech, XPV Water Partners.

Pavel Korolev has been working in the field of venture capital financing at the early stages in Europe and the United States for more than 15 years. Industry Specialization: IT, Blockchain, IoT, Mobility, Energy efficiency. Pavel Korolev is a former Managing Partner of Volga Venture Partners, the first international fund from CIS, which executed successful investments in Silicon Valley. Head of Venture Financing in the largest sovereign fund IVFRT - Investment and Venture Fund of the Republic of Tatarstan.

I am an experienced serial entrepreneur with knowledge in the digital sector, web3, AI, analytics, data processing, b2b-commerce and sales. I am looking for interesting opportunities to help companies accelerate their digital strategy, generate funding, support senior management, increase digital knowledge and leverage my network. With soonami.io we accelerate and fund hackathon projects.

Providing Venture Capital and support. Working with early-stage web3 projects to get to market and scale. We help projects achieve their goals with more than just capital.

I founded Easynet, Europes first consumer ISP, Realnames the first web service enabling all language web addresses and internet keywords, and was founding investor in TechCrunch. Today I am a founder and CEO at Signalrank. The first 100% AI driven venture investment platform.

Serial entrepreneur and investor. Companies I built, founded, or managed have a current total of $3.2B valuation. I invest in people. I’d much rather invest in an incredible founder with a mediocre idea than vice versa.

Funfair Ventures helps early stage blockchain projects through funding and advisory. Using our own capital we provide value and ongoing support to our investment partners. We have been developing, launching, operating and marketing our own successful decentralised gaming applications and a top 100 ERC20 token economy since 2016. We have excellent experience in gaming, blockchain technology and tokenomics.

Seasoned entrepreneur with many startups and a couple of exits.

My passion is combining business and technology to create new business opportunities that can make a positive impact on society and challenge the status quo. I am a self-confessed nerd, I love working with like minded people who share my passion and zest for life.

4+ Ventures stands at the forefront of venture creation, distinguishing itself through a unique amalgamation of consulting services, strategic equity investments, and the cultivation of native ventures. Our model is built upon a foundation of collaboration and shared success, primarily facilitated through our School of Partners.

Seasoned entrepreneur with a background in finance and technology. Over the years, has been involved in various projects and investments, showcasing passion for innovation and dedication to the growth. As an angel investor, has made over 25 investments in startups and companies, including last one like Vochi, Bitsgap, Fractory, AMTS Solutions, Stebby, Laundryheap, Magicsquare.io, HRMNY.AI and Ampere.co.uk. Best known for co-founding Admiral Markets/ Admirals, a leading online trading platform established in 2001. He played a pivotal role in shaping the company's growth and development. Today, Admiral Markets operates in more than 30 countries and serves clients in over 100 countries. In the last year, the company has generated impressive revenue of around 100 million USD and a net profit of 30 million USD. Admiral Markets offers access to a wide range of financial instruments, including Forex, commodities, stocks, indices, and cryptocurrencies. In addition to Admiral Markets, Dmitri Laush founded GetID, an identity verification and compliance software solution that helps businesses streamline their customer onboarding processes while adhering to regulatory requirements like Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML). GetID's cutting-edge technology offers an easy-to-integrate API for businesses, allowing them to perform identity verification through document verification, facial recognition, liveness detection, and watchlist screening. GetID was later acquired by the public company Checkin.com in 2021. In recent years, Laush has also founded an edtech platform called Nextcent, Profitage (algorithmic trading system), a concierge/personal assistant digital platform and luxury marketplace called https://Perfect.live.

CEO & Founder of Synexis.io. Serial entrepreneur & business visionary with a track record of more than 23 years in diverse domains like EdTech, SaaS, legal, blockchain, mobile apps, and marketing. Pavel holds PhD and MBA in Media. He’s been leading and working as a business consultant, CGO, product developer & growth specialist for 100+ companies worldwide both in Web2 and Web3. Expertise in strategy, marketing, and effective user experience. Paul’s Mission: ”Every minute, countless brilliant ideas emerge worldwide. Humanity lost many opportunities due to challenges before ideas realization. I'm driven to assist in shaping these innovative ideas into success, bringing value to people. This passion birthed Synexis as the key to fix this, a platform dedicated to aiding more startups to shine.”

Ex-GIC (Kepler FI, Founding team member (employee #2), Citi. Early stage fund lead @Stellar Development Foundation

Nils, is an entrepreneur, lawyer by education holding 2 legal masters from University of Paris Seine and a specialization in human rights from René Cassin Institute, Strasbourg. After 6 years working at embassies and international organizations, he left for the private sector and made successfully 2 exits: directory assistance SCOOT 118 000 sold to Seat Pagine Gialle (Italian Yellow Pages) and Best Of Artisans, the French craig's list, sold to Bertelsmann France. He is working in telecommunications for 20 years. He was also the official State rep of Louisiana to France until 2019 and then served as Regional director of EDB Bahrain in France and Germany. He won the 1st price of the Oracle Start-up Award Paris in 2001. He is on the board of Aragon Telecom and SwissOne Capital, a listed company.

I am a strategic leader with proven qualifications, and influence in business management, development, and innovation. As the Chairman of Masdar Consultancy, I dominate strengths in technology expertise, business intelligence, leadership, analytical skills, combined with my strong work ethic. My initial draw to the business world was based on my passion and urge to assist companies and individuals to secure a place within the competitive marketplace. I strive for excellence in communication with my team and support fresh thinking while embracing colliding ideas. Throughout my career, I focused on people and the fascinating business world, aiming for quality and timely results which led me to work on major projects with other leaders in the business industry. With Masdar Consultancy, I’m able to practice what I strive for and provide unique guidance and insights for our clients to make educated and safe decisions. This allowed me to achieve success and master my career both individually and as part of a team.

Bill is a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits, emerging tech thought leader, and blockchain and AI patent holder with 20 years of experience as a founder and advisor. Bill has grown multiple companies from the idea stage to tens of millions in revenue or more. He launched a tech-enabled services company that grew from start to over $3B in revenue within its first four years. He has successfully advised a wide range of verticals and industries, including PaaS, SaaS, human capital, IT services, pro sports, fintech, fashion, and entertainment. Additionally, he has advised many global privately held, decentralized, crypto, NFT and metaverse organizations on strategy and fund-raising. Bill is a frequent keynote speaker and conference host with publication and production credits, including Fox, MarketWatch, NBC, Amazon Studios, and U.S. News & World Report. With deep experience in the Future of Work, AI and blockchain, he is regularly invited to speak at events such as HR.com, SHRM, PIHRA and the Institute of Human Resources.

Co-creating and investing in tech companies focusing on Web3, AI, Sustainability and Next-Gen infrastructure technologies. Experienced C-Level Officer with a background in both web3 and traditional marketing and advertising industry. Passionate about bringing blockchain technology to the mainstream by developing world class tech and real life usecases. Deeply committed to understanding how to operate and navigate in the twilight between the web2 and web3 paradigms in a fair, secure and compliant way.