Our Team, Your Partners
Edoardo assumes the role of Founder & General Partner at 14Peaks Capital, where he oversees firm management, strategy, and leads the firms focus on the fintech sector. With extensive experience in both venture capital and private equity, he has participated in numerous transactions involving rapidly growing and globally recognized technology companies across Europe and the US.
Prior to establishing 14Peaks, Edoardo dedicated the majority of his career to active involvement as an angel investor, board member, and advisor. His support extended to over 25 companies across various stages, sectors, and geographic regions, with a particular emphasis on technology. From 2020 to 2022, he led the establishment and investment efforts of the early-stage VC arm of a family office, dividing his time between the US and Europe while maintaining his angel investing endeavors. Additionally, between 2019 and 2020, Edoardo was member of the investment team of a mid-market private equity firm headquartered in London, focusing on investments in consumer brands across Europe.
Edoardo's educational background includes a Master of Science in Global Banking & Finance from King's College London.
Office: Miami & Switzerland


Emanuele serves as a Principal at 14Peaks Capital, leading sourcing, due diligence, and execution efforts in the enterprise software sector. With over 8 years of experience in early-stage venture capital investing and M&A transactions, he has successfully closed several deals spanning a wide range of technology businesses in both Europe and the United States.
Before joining 14Peaks Capital, Emanuele held the position of Head of Portfolio Investments at Serpentine Ventures for a period of 3 years. In this role, he oversaw the entire process of sourcing, executing, and managing early-stage Venture Capital investments within the ICT sector. Prior to that, Emanuele spent 4 years in investment banking at Greentech Capital Advisors (now Nomura Greentech), where he served as an Associate. During his tenure, he provided valuable advisory services for international M&A transactions in the power and sustainability-related technologies sector.
Emanuele's educational background includes a Master of Science in Finance from Bocconi University, with a specialization in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking.
Office: Switzerland


Cora servers as the Operations Manager at 14Peaks Capital where she oversees all operational functions and supports the execution efforts of the investment team. With a wealth of experience gained from roles in the venture capital and insurance sectors, she possesses a profound understanding of organizational dynamics and efficiency.
Prior to joining 14Peaks Capital, Cora held the position of Operations and HR Manager at the Swiss Ventures Group for nearly three years. In this role, she managed daily operational functions and handled human resources matters while also providing on-demand support to portfolio companies. Her expertise extended to facilitating business interactions with stakeholders and partners. Before that, Cora worked in various capacities within one of Spain's largest private insurance and social security companies, spanning roles in both human resources and finance.
Cora holds a degree from the University Pompeu Fabra, specializing in HR and Labour Relations. She furthered her education by completing a PgCert in Personal and Executive Coaching at the Barcelona School of Management.
Office: Switzerland


Giovanni Gasparini is the Head of Finance of 14Peaks Capital, where he oversees the firm’s financial strategy, reporting, and operational discipline. He brings over 20 years of experience in investment management, corporate finance, and strategic planning across financial services, technology, transportation, and renewable energy.
Alongside his role at 14Peaks, Giovanni is Founding Partner of g-Lateral Financial Thinking, advising SMEs on M&A, structured financing, and corporate restructuring. His prior experience includes senior leadership roles at Konfida Consulting, UnipolSai Assicurazioni, Darwin Airline, and UniCredit, as well as earlier positions in trading and corporate finance at Citi, ING, Mediobanca, and Banca Leonardo.
Giovanni holds an M.Sc. in Economics & Finance from Bocconi University and an Executive MBA from UniCredit’s Young Talents program.


Andreas is President and Board Member of Rain Instant Pay, one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in the U.S. A seasoned VC investor, he has built a global network across leading tech companies and investors, raising over $500M and leading $100M+ investments in firms including SpaceX, Anthropic, and Rain Instant Pay.
Previously, Andreas held roles at Microsoft and Samsung, founded a TMT advisory firm, and launched West Quad Ventures, his early-stage VC office.
He is based between Los Angeles and Miami and holds a BBA in Corporate Strategy, Finance, and Marketing from the University of Michigan.


Christian is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Sigla, a private equity firm investing in B2B services, data, and software. He brings a hands-on approach to value creation, from idea generation and company inception to organizational scaling and buy-and-build execution.
Previously, he co-founded DIA, leading roll-ups across Europe and the U.S. in sectors including B2B technology, services, ecommerce, and insurance brokerage. Earlier, he spent nearly 15 years in investment banking with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
Christian is based in London and holds a Master of Science in Management from HHL Leipzig.


Greg is the Chief Financial Officer of Horizon Quantum, a company developing a full stack technology that enables users to build applications that harness the power of quantum computing.
He was previously CFO at GroundSpeed Analytics, where he helped turn around operations, drive profitability, and lead the company through a successful fundraise and merger with Insurance Quantified. Earlier, Greg spent 16 years at Goldman Sachs in Tech Research, rising to co-deputy director and top-ranked IT services/fintech analyst, and has since advised and invested in numerous technology startups.
Greg is based in Miami and New York City and holds a B.S. in Finance from MIT.


Luca is the CEO of Realfinity, a U.S. fintech company building an AI-powered loan origination plafrom in the mortgage industry. With experience across the U.S. and European lending and real estate markets, he focuses on early-stage opportunities at the intersection of fintech and proptech.
He previously worked at ALP.X Group, an investment firm backed by Germany’s largest real estate developers, and later as Associate to the CEO at LendUS, a $8B mortgage lender acquired in 2022 by a top-five U.S. player.
Luca is based in Miami and holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration and Computer Science from the Technical University of Munich (TUM).


Mario is the VP Marketing at Airbyte, the leading open-source data movement platform used by 50,000+ companies. He’s driven the company’s enterprise expansion and helped it become one of the most adopted tools in data engineering, backed by $180M from Benchmark, Altimeter, Accel, and Coatue.
Previously, he invested at Flex Capital, a $200M early-stage VC, and led growth at European startups, building GTM engines from scratch. An active angel investor and advisor, Mario supports founders in infrastructure, data, and developer-focused products. He is based in San Francisco and holds a BBA from Hult International Business School in London.
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Jodok Betschart is a two-time founder with extensive experience in building and scaling technology companies. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Cloover, a fast-growing fintech connecting one billion people to renewable energy through the integration of software, energy, and finance.
Previously, he co-founded Evenito AG, an event management SaaS platform that he scaled internationally and continues to help lead as a Board Member while supporting the new management team. He is also an active investor in early-stage startups, particularly in climate and healthtech.
Jodok holds a Master’s in Accounting and Finance and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and is based in Berlin.
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