John spent 20 years at European Investment Fund as the Director of Investments and is recognised in Luxembourg as the “Godfather of Venture Capital”. Prior to his engagement in the world of VC, he spent 20 years at European Investment Bank.
Throughout his career he invested in over 400 GP’s and met representatives of many more looking to raise money.
John has held Board Director positions, most of them as Chair, on over a dozen legal structures involving Venture Capital or Private Equity products.
“I am very pleased to support the Calista team in their indirect investment activity, advising on the choice of GP fund managers best fitting the requirements of our Family Office partners.
Indirect investing into companies via a good GP can bring many benefits to a FO looking to construct a varied portfolio, not the least of which are strong return potential in the financial, social and environmental sense and also wider risk diversification.
The fundamental consideration is the selection of the right GP. Obtaining the right advice is key to attaining this goal. In this respect and given its skill set, the Calista team is well-placed to help, thereby also obviating the need for an FO to recruit its own in-house investment team.”
The fundamental consideration is the selection of the right GP. Obtaining the right advice is key to attaining this goal. In this respect and given its skill set, the Calista team is well-placed to help, thereby also obviating the need for an FO to recruit its own in-house investment team.
