OUR COMMITMENT

Our team includes entrepreneurs, multi-cultural investment professionals, operating partners, and a guidance council

Combining corporate development support and public affairs to create the next generation of champions in the transition and ensuring higher DPI

A team

A team of entrepreneurs experienced in scaling SIGF alike companies

Access

Access to the market network of co-investors, strategic partners and seasoned entrepreneurs

Capital resources

Growth funding, debt, and project finance

Sector and market-specific knowledge

In-depth industry expertise and market dynamic understanding

SDG

Working with the EU to track SDG perfomance

The Commission adopted on July 31st 2023 the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for use by al companies subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This marks another step forward in the transition to a sustainable EU economy

We think of smart-infrastructure as the combination of real assets and digital solutions across energy systems, buildings and mobility technologies that improve the way people live whilst generating more efficiency and sustainability

BELIEVING

Focusing on what matters most

At SIGF, we have spearheaded a meticulously crafted investment approach that encompasses three fundamental pillars

Smart

A dual focus that recognize the importance of generating financial returns while also contributing positively to the well-being of people and the sustainability of the planet

Sustainable

Starting by assessing the potential to maintain stability over the long term, key elements of ESG investing are vital, as they align with the welfare and concerns of today’s society

Regulatory affairs

Financial allocations and strategies that align with the priorities and goals set by the government or specific political entities that are deemed important or strategic by policymakers

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TEAM

A dedicated team of experts in the fields of early-growth investing paired with committed venture partners, with a focus on sustainable value creation

Emanuele Pizzati

Emanuele has extensive experience in investing and advising impact businesses in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. He contributed to the realization of impact and circular economy investments. Additionally, he is a lecturer in entrepreneurship and is an active start-up advisor both in Switzerland and across Europe.

EMANUELE PIZZATTI

General Partner

Henrique Schneider

Henrique, an economist, brings extensive experience in fund allocation and investment decision-making. He chaired the investment committee for well-known pension funds and has a strong background in sustainability investing. His involvement in UN climate summits, including the Paris Agreement, and angel investing in private markets underscores his global impact.

HENRIQUE SCHNEIDER

General Partner

Lidia Aviles

Lidia is an influential figure and serves as EU Climate Pact Ambassador focused on SDG17. She's an expert at the European Innovation Council Fund and has held leadership roles in the energy and aviation sectors. Lidia is a trusted advisor in EMEA for various research areas, contributing to impactful innovation and policy development.

LIDIA AVILES

General Partner

William Lindenbergh

William boasts extensive experience from his time at esteemed institutions like Paribas AM and Dresden Bank. A decade ago, he ventured into entrepreneurship, founding his own private office. Operating two distinct business lines, he serves large Single Family Offices and strategically invests his own capital.

WILLIAM LINDENBERGH

Operating Partner

Eric Appourchaux

Eric specializes in Private Equity, Growth Equity, and Early-Stage deals. He held leadership roles in infrastructure PE firms and led successful ventures in emerging markets. Notably, he drove a 3.5x EBITDA growth in a retail stations business. Eric's versatility is evident in various roles, showcasing his adaptability across investment landscapes.

ERIC APPOURCHAUX

Operating Partner

Futurewave AG


Fund promoter of Futurewave SICAV (Umbrella Fund of SIGF) and the GCC expansion team, establishing an independent fund mirroring SIGF I's strategy in the region. The GP and analyst team expanded into investment specialties in development and public affairs


VENTURE PARTNERS
Paired with a team of investment specialist
Supporting the GP with a strong expertise in investment and asset management, business development, and family office operations, complemented by advisory capabilities in public affairs, entrepreneurship, and M&A
FUTUREWAVE RIYADH LTD SIGF II
A dedicated local partnership
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Johan Olsson

25+ years in commercial, business analysis, due diligence & valuation
Swedish, Gothenburg

Pr. Mohammad Nurunnanbi

#3 highly ranked scholars in accounting globally
Saudi, Riyadh

Axel Malmgren

15+ years in investment management and transaction advisory
Swedish, Malmö

Andrew Barwick

20+ years capital programmes, development and project delivery
British, Riyadh

Natalyia Ottaviani

15+ years in business development & family office
Ukrainian, Lugano

H.H.

She drives sustainability, economic empowerment, and innovative solutions for lasting environmental impact

THE APPROACH

Building a synergetic portfolio on Smart-infrastructure including three interconnected thematic spaces

Designed to provide a fair return to responsible investors during the investment period while providing access to off-market asset classes and opportunities

THEMES

Building a synergetic portfolio driving DPI on smart-infrastructure including three interconnected thematic spaces

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
& DC TECHNOLOGIES

Foundational enablers of resilient, secure, and sustainable next gen economies

  • Improved batteries
  • Modular / Edge DC tech
  • Alternative energy & recycling
  • Energy Management Systems

Transportation
infrastructure & Aerospace

Servicing cities, transport companies and smart- infrastructure operators.

  • Logistics & Freight infrastructure
  • Public transit & Aviation
  • Autonomous & Connected vehicle
  • Electrification & Alternative fuels

Students

Intern, full-time analyst and associate roles

We welcome applications from final-year undergraduate students and second-year business school students expecting to graduate soon. The selection process begins with an initial video interview with a team member. Candidates who progress will be invited for a series of in-person interviews. To apply for full-time positions, please submit your motivation highlighting what we can achieve together here

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