YXS Capital

Founded a global venture platform backing innovators redefining how the world builds, powers, moves, and computes. YXS invests in breakthrough technologies that solve the world’s biggest challenges, helping extraordinary teams scale faster, reach further, and create global impact.

Fund I Performance: 14 investments, 5 unicorns (36% hit rate), 14.6x gross returns, 51% gross IRR. Ranked among the top 1% of venture funds worldwide on AngelList, based on global performance benchmarks.

Managing Partner

YOBE Ventures

At YOBE Ventures, we invest in unique tech companies from Seed to Series A. In addition, we advise visionary founders by guiding them through transparent capital-raising methods. By setting new benchmarks in tech investment and capital raising, we bridge the gap between ambitious/legit founders and investors, fostering shared success and innovation.

Founder

PEF Community

A private community of exited founders focused on what comes after success — exchanging insights, support, and opportunities as we navigate the next chapter with purpose.

Member

BBVA

Leading investor relations and managing capital raises from Series C to Series EM to $200M for the U.S. market, focusing on private equity. Specializing in building strategic partnerships and securing high-impact investments to drive growth.

Head of Investor Relations

Family Office of HRH Prince Nawaf Bin Abdullah Al Saud

-In charge of the relationship between the founder and the private office after initial investment.
-Advising on the business strategy and international scale.
-Managing to invest $36M in 12 different companies.

Head of Tech Investment - Early Stage Startup Europe

- Served as an investment analyst in the European startup ecosystem.
- Finding and analyzing the right deals for the HRH Private office in Europe, creating a network with the best potential startups and founders.
- Setting up the pricing for valuation and terms for the investment.

Investment Analyst  - Early Stage Startup Europe

The Family

The Family was a pioneering startup incubator based in Paris, founded in 2013. The Family was renowned for its unique, tailored support approach, eschewing traditional cohort models to provide customized assistance to European startups. 

It offered an array of valuable services, including workshops, seminars, and direct access to a vast network of investors and industry experts. This innovative approach significantly propelled the growth of numerous startups, cementing The Family's legacy as a key player in fostering entrepreneurial success across Europe.

Key Metrics of the Decade:
— A staggering $1.5 billion raised in follow-up funding;
— Boosting over 700 startups across Europe with our support;
— Guiding 5 unicorns (and counting!) Trainline, Algolia, Payfit, Stripe, and Qonto to success;
— Establishing a European presence with offices in London, Paris, Barcelona, Berlin, and Brussels;
— Pioneering Lion, a cutting-edge school designed to equip startup employees with the skills they need;
— Launching Pathfinder, a dynamic venture studio for exploring fresh business ideas;
— Kickstarting Kymono, a one-of-a-kind clothing brand that embodies the entrepreneurial spirit.

The Portable Monitor

•	Assisted CEO in the day-to-day operations of the company, including managing schedules, meetings, and correspondence.
•	Supported CEO with project management and coordination of the launch of the world’s first foldable accessory to triple laptop screens.
•	Played a key role in product development, collaborating closely with the product team to ensure the successful release of a portable, thin, and lightweight foldable monitor that supports all laptop sizes and brands.
•	Managed business communications, including liaising with partners and suppliers to streamline operations.
•	Ensured the smooth execution of key initiatives by handling administrative and logistical tasks, allowing the leadership team to focus on strategic decisions.
•	Contributed to marketing efforts by coordinating promotional campaigns and assisting with product demonstrations.

Executive Assistant

-Invested more than $10.3M with YOBE Ventures in tech companies since 2015. 5 portfolio companies have had positive exits. 
-Raised with YOBE Ventures team more than +$83M internationally with our founders as advisors.
-Advised and worked for the private office of HRH Prince Al Saud of Saudi Arabia to invest a total of $36M in Early-Stage European startups. The investment portfolio has an ROI of 22X since 2015.
-Completed one positive exit as a CFO in Fintech and a second one as a co-founder & CEO in 2019.

🌟 🚀 You are raising funds? We are investors in tech equity deals from Seed to Series c, happy to look at it. Send your deck to invest@yobeventures.com 
👉🏼  If you're hungry for more: https://www.yobeventures.com

Yotis Tonnelier

https://gnrg.us/

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead business development strategies for proprietary gravity-based baseload power generation technology
- Identify and evaluate renewable energy market opportunities across African regions
- Develop strategic partnerships with utilities, governments, and renewable energy stakeholders
- Design and execute business expansion plans for innovative clean energy solutions
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis in the renewable energy sector
- Prepare comprehensive business proposals and investment presentations

Core Competencies:
- Advanced understanding of renewable energy technologies
- Strategic business development expertise
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
- Deep knowledge of African energy market dynamics
- Technical comprehension of gravity-based power generation systems

Professional Impact:
- Drive commercial growth for cutting-edge renewable baseload power generation technology
- Contribute to sustainable energy transformation in African markets
- Support Genergy's mission of providing reliable, clean energy solutions

Business Development Manager | Renewable Energy | Genergy Africa Division

FON Magazine

I write business articles for the magazine which is circulated globally

Columnist at Family Office Network www.fonmagazine.com

Zimbabwe Copper Processors

As a board member, I play a crucial role in the governance and strategic direction of Zimbabwe Copper Processors, a copper mining and processing company

Board Member

Andbeyond Inc

Andbeyond Inc offers Strategy, Capital Raising and IT Advisory services mainly focusing on the Sub Saharan Africa region.
In the region, Andbeyond Inc works on market (entry, growth and exit) and investment (buy-side and sell-side) strategy projects. 

IT Consulting
Andbeyond Inc focuses on technology solutions, implementation and delivery of, digital marketing, analytics, enterprise mobility, IT services, cloud services, managed operations, security and infrastructure services.

Sub Saharan Africa: Commercial & Investment Advisor │ICT Consultant │On & Offshore Structuring │ 

CountryIT

Consultant for Pastel, Belina Payroll, Mcafee Antivirus, Novtel Hospitality, Installation and Support for Windows Serever, Network Installation
Products Competitive Analysis, Lead generation, Networking,  B2B Opportunities, Project planning, Service Oriented Architecture, Outsourced Skillsets, Vendor Representation, Software Appreciation, Training, Process Reengineering, System Optimisation, IT and Business Strategic Alignment

Managing Consultant

Royal Touch Technical Consultants

Pastel Consultant

As a business partner I play a critical role in new business ventures, provide operational support and present detailed financial analysis, conduct a great deal of independent research, requiring initiative, self-motivation and a wide range of skills. I am a team player and believe in building sound and strong relationships.
I am a forward thinker; with a keen eye for detail and have great enthusiasm and determination to ensure that I make a success of all aspects of my career and personal life.

BUSINES STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT
-	Industries and markets analysis, business valuation and growth strategies
-	Developing organization's objectives, long range and short term planning,
       strategic planning, business models, planning & projects management
-       International growth
-	Facilitation of strategic alliance partners/distributors - Support services networks & logistics...



FINANCE 
- Crossboarder Finance/Loan
- Global Trade Finance (Order Finance), Letter of Credit 
-Offshore In-corporations for International structures (Companies, Trusts, Foundations and Funds)
-	Tax Planning - Efficient Tax Structures
-	Financial and investment strategies
- Mergers and acquisitions, distress and project finance
-	Growth capital,
- Financial analysis and due diligence
-	Corporate & investment valuation,
- Financial statements projection model, Cash flow modeling, LBO model,
accretion/dilution merger models...
- Sensitivities
- Capital structure, Debt structuring, Funding solutions 
- Risk management...

ICT SYSTEMS SOLUTION & TRAINING
Enterprise Risk Management Strategy; ICT Strategy Plan development, including budgeting; ICT Risk Management Strategy and ICT ROI assessment and advise.  IT Governance, Information Security, Business Continuity Management, ICT Analytics, Business Intelligence (BI); and Identity Management.
ICT in the workplace and associated risks; infrastructure vulnerability management strategy, assessment and remediation.

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