Helsinki
FOCUS AREAS
smart manufacturing & frontier tech
mobility & energy solutions
enterprise infrastructure for the agent era
Our hubs connect local presence with a global network. Across Europe and Asia, SANDS members combine decades of experience and trusted relationships to open doors, share insight, and compound value for the companies we back.
Singapore
FOCUS AREAS
smart manufacturing & frontier tech
mobility & energy solutions
enterprise infrastructure for the agent era
Our hubs connect local presence with a global network. Across Europe and Asia, SANDS members combine decades of experience and trusted relationships to open doors, share insight, and compound value for the companies we back.
Copenhagen
FOCUS AREAS
smart manufacturing & frontier tech
mobility & energy solutions
enterprise infrastructure for the agent era
Our hubs connect local presence with a global network. Across Europe and Asia, SANDS members combine decades of experience and trusted relationships to open doors, share insight, and compound value for the companies we back.
Hamburg
FOCUS AREAS
smart manufacturing & frontier tech
mobility & energy solutions
enterprise infrastructure for the agent era
Our hubs connect local presence with a global network. Across Europe and Asia, SANDS members combine decades of experience and trusted relationships to open doors, share insight, and compound value for the companies we back.
Geneva
FOCUS AREAS
smart manufacturing & frontier tech
mobility & energy solutions
enterprise infrastructure for the agent era
Our hubs connect local presence with a global network. Across Europe and Asia, SANDS members combine decades of experience and trusted relationships to open doors, share insight, and compound value for the companies we back.
Hong Kong
FOCUS AREAS
smart manufacturing & frontier tech
mobility & energy solutions
enterprise infrastructure for the agent era
Our hubs connect local presence with a global network. Across Europe and Asia, SANDS members combine decades of experience and trusted relationships to open doors, share insight, and compound value for the companies we back.
Behind SANDS is a collective of operators, executives, and investors with deep experience across industries and geographies. We bring lived expertise and the trust of our networks to every founder we back.
Name
Sébastien GianelliRole
Managing PartnerFocus Areas
Venture Building, OperationsLeadership Exp.
Founder of The Finnish Health Startup Association and a Startup Accelerator. Driving innovation and growth in the health and tech ecosystems through leadership and acceleration initiatives.
Name
Ida ÅsleRole
PartnerFocus Areas
Investing, Operations, CommunityLeadership Exp.
VC builder and early-stage operator. 10+ years across venture, climate tech, and entrepreneurship, supporting 40+ startups from idea to scale.
Name
Frederik GollobRole
Co-FounderFocus Areas
Automotive & MobilityLeadership Exp.
Former President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong. 20+ years leading international strategy, sales, and transformation in the automotive industry
Name
Luis AntonRole
PartnerIndustry
Technology, AILeadership Exp.
Senior Director at Microsoft Asia. Former AWS, BT, and IBM executive with $500M+ in enterprise technology deals.
Name
Dr François MonnetRole
PartnerFocus Areas
Fintech and Investment BankingLeadership Exp.
Wealth Management and Retail Expert. A seasoned leader with 15+ years of experience at Credit Suisse, UBS, and 11 years at Eastman Kodak.Awards
Award-Winning Private Banking Innovator: APB Best Private Banker of the Year in APAC (2017) APAC Best Private Banking Award from Asia Private Banker and AsiaMoney