We invest in people

Responsibilities

Being a passionate handball player, I learnt the golden rules of powerful teamwork. Applying these team skills as a member of the investment team, I focus my activities on the analysis of promising investment opportunities and on the support of the investment process.

Career

Prior to eevolve, I worked as Analyst at Wineus, a Swiss investment advisory company. Before that, I was co-founder of a start-up company offering flexible office solutions.

Education

Master’s degree in Banking and Finance from the University of St. Gallen. Certificate in Managing Climate Solutions from the University of St. Gallen.

Responsibilities

Fostering the potential of promising SMEs and assisting a great team in building a sustainable future is a key driver of my daily inspiration. As an investment director, I explore interesting investment opportunities, support the investment process and facilitate the implementation of transformative value creation activities.

Career

Prior to eevolve, I was member of the investment team of Findos, a German-based private equity firm focused on small/mid-sized companies. Before that, I worked as manager at PwC’s Transaction Services team.

Education

Master’s degree in Banking and Finance from the University of St. Gallen.

Responsibilities

As People Partner, I get to put my passion for people into action every day. Supporting individuals and teams to realise their full potential. Accompany organisations on the path of their successful transformation.

Career

Prior to eevolve, I was Head HR at a private equity firm focused on mid-sized companies, supporting their investments in all core HR areas. Before that, I was Head HR at Alpiq, Alstom, Schindler, PwC and C&A. As a guest lecturer for Transformational Leadership at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences, I value the inspiring exchange with managers.

Education

Master's degree in Law from the University of St. Gallen. Lawyer. Executive MBA from the Universities of Zurich and Yale. Executive programmes at IMD and INSEAD.

Responsibilities

As co-founder of eevolve, I live my passion for realising high ambitions with enthusiasm, together with inspiring entrepreneurs and their teams. I place this enthusiasm throughout the entire investment cycle. Building and maintaining trusting relationships with entrepreneurs and management teams over the long term is crucial to me.

Career

Prior to eevolve, I worked for 20 years at a private equity firm focused on mid-sized companies. As a partner and member of the management team, I led the investment team and served on the board of numerous companies. I started my career at Arthur Andersen as a consultant in audit and technology risk.

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Basel. Executive programme at Harvard Business School.

Responsibilities

Building sustainable and tangible solutions to complex challenges by means of an inspiring co-creation is a driver of my passion. As a member of the investment team, I focus my activities on the analysis of promising investment opportunities, on supporting due diligence processes and on strengthening our engagement around sustainability.

Career

Prior to eevolve, I was Consultant at Bain & Company, where I helped companies to build sustainable competitive advantage and facilitated the development of commercial due diligence reports for Private Equity funds. Before that, I completed internships in several companies like Google or “Too Good to Go”, in different countries.

Education

Master’s degree in International Affairs and Governance and in International Management (CEMS) from the University of St. Gallen. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Mannheim.

Responsibilities

My passion is to support companies in their growth, continuous development and operational strength. I have been able to realise this with great commitment over the past 20 years. As a co-founder of eevolve, I see a valuable contribution in bringing my experience and networks to bear in a targeted manner throughout the investment cycle.

Career

Before joining eevolve, I worked at a private equity firm focused on mid-sized companies as a partner and member of the executive board and investment committee. Prior to that, I built Adveq (Schroders Capital) into an institutional and global private equity firm in the role of COO. I started my career at Arthur Andersen and PwC. Leading the Private Equity Chapter of the Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association and board responsibilities at Mill Reef Capital and Emerald Technology Ventures offer inspiring synergies.

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Zurich. CPA and CFA. Executive programmes at Harvard Business School and IMD.

Responsibilities

Building long-term and sustainable relationships with successful entrepreneurs and supporting them in the further development of their plans is my passion. As Head Business Development I focus on identifying new partnerships with companies and investors.

Career

Before joining eevolve, I worked for eleven years in leading positions at Swiss Mobiliar, where I built up and led the Corporate M&A and Direct Investments teams. I was also a member of various boards. My professional career started at Accenture as a consultant in the area of Strategy & Financial Services.

Education

Master’s degree in Economics from Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt. PhD in Business Administration from University Rostock. Executive Program at Harvard Business School.

Responsibilities

Gaining an in-depth understanding of companies, their business models and value drivers is key to my professional activity, and I am constantly inspired by the diversity I encounter in my role. As an investment director, I explore interesting investment opportunities, accompany the investment process and support the implementation of transformations.

Career

Prior to eevolve, I was part of the investment team at a private equity firm focused on mid-sized companies, and supported organisations as a member of the board. Prior to that, I worked in investment banking at J.P. Morgan.

Education

Master’s degree in Banking and Finance and Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen. Master’s degree in International Management from Bocconi University.

Responsibilities

As a member of an entrepreneurial family, I know the challenges of medium-sized companies. In my role as Head of Finance and Services, I strive to optimise the operational platform and processes and to coordinate our service providers. As the first point of contact for investors, my focus is on providing support in a spirit of partnership.

Career

Prior to joining the eevolve team, I worked at Schroders Capital in various roles focusing on valuations and fund management and operations. Before this, I worked in my family's business in an asset management company and at Bank Vontobel.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the ZHAW. Certificate of Business and Finance from Columbia University New York. Private Equity Analyst at the TUM School of Management Munich.

Responsibilities

Combining investment experience with entrepreneurship has been a strong driver throughout my professional career. I support the investment team in sourcing and identifying the potential of established small and medium-sized enterprises, and backing management teams on their successful journey.

Career

Prior to joining eevolve, I gained valuable experience as Executive Director at LGT Capital Partners, and before that as Associate Partner at CGS, a mid-market buyout fund in Switzerland, and as a member of the investment team of SchrodersCapital. I am an active board member of Hanesco, a private Swiss consulting firm for industrial companies worldwide.

Education

Master's degree in Economics from the University of Zurich. MBA from Simon School, Rochester University New York.

Responsibilities

As Intern Lawrence supports the investment team in the identification and analysis of investment opportunities, in the due diligence process and in additional tasks.

Career

Lawrence completed internships at SFP Infrastructure Partners in Zurich and at First Property Group in London, and worked as Research Assistant at the Chair of Entrepreneurship at ETH Zurich.

Education

Master of Science in Management, Technology and Economics (MTEC) from ETH Zurich, Bachelor in Biology from ETH Zurich.

Responsibilities

As a member of an entrepreneurial family, I actively live out my enthusiasm for companies and their business models in my daily work. As a member of the investment team, I focus my activities on the analysis of promising investment opportunities and on the support in due diligence processes.

Career

Prior to eevolve, I worked for Swiss Mobiliar in the Direct Investments team with a focus on investments in Swiss SMEs. Prior to that, I worked as a client advisor in the private banking department of a Swiss regional bank.

Education

Master’s degree in Banking and Finance from ZHAW. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from University of Applied Sciences Berne.

Responsibilities

I believe that when talent and the diverse possibilities of digitisation are combined, there is a great benefit to all. It excites me to contribute to this development. As an Operating Partner, I bring my experience as a CEO and entrepreneur to support the team and the companies in all phases of an investment.

Career

Before joining eevolve, I led Open Systems for 22 years, growing from a local to a global cybersecurity service provider. The sale to EQT in 2017 enabled Open Systems to strengthen its leading position further. Previously, I led teams in various IT companies in Switzerland and abroad. I consider my work as a board member of several companies as a valuable enrichment of my role at eevolve.

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from ETH Zurich.

Responsibilities

As an entrepreneur, I know that digitisation offers companies great opportunities. I enjoy working with capable teams to explore and implement these opportunities. For me, digitisation always starts with a very good understanding of the needs and experiences of the customers. Only on this basis can a company establish lean and scalable processes. As an Operating Partner, I bring my experience as a CEO and entrepreneur and support the investment team and the companies in all steps of an investment.

Career

Prior to joining eevolve, I built and co-owned, together with a partner, ELPRO, for 14 years, where I was responsible for strategy and marketing before we sold the company to Bosch in 2021. Before that, I led sales and marketing at Envirotainer, steering the company towards growth and profitability.

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen.

Responsibilities

There is fascinating potential in the combination of business models, numbers and people. As a member of the investment team, I support the development of this potential in the analysis of investment opportunities and in the investment process.

Career

Prior to eevolve, I completed internships at Ufenau Capital Partners and at eevolve. Before that, I worked in the M&A team at KPMG, and gained valuable experience as a co-founder of a start-up.

Education

Master in Banking and Finance from the University of St. Gallen.

Responsibilities

Bringing people, strategy and technology into sustainable harmony in an entrepreneurial context is a powerful and meaningful driver for me, which shapes my professional passion. As co-founder of eevolve, I support companies in creating value in a cooperative manner, and in successfully shaping transformation processes. This applies to the entire investment cycle.

Career

Prior to eevolve, I worked for 20 years at a private equity firm focused on mid-sized companies as a partner and member of the executive board and the investment committee. As a member of the board, I was able to accompany numerous companies and bring some of them to the stock exchange. Before that, I developed, implemented and was responsible for digitisation projects at Swiss Re and UBS.

Education

Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Zurich. Master’s degree in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University. Executive programmes at IMD.

Responsibility 

Understanding companies’ needs, proposing winning solutions and working with our clients to shape the development of their organization are my daily motivation to achieve top performance. As Investment Director, I explore promising investment opportunities, coordinate the investment process and facilitate the implementation of transformative value creation activities. 

Career 

Before joining eevolve, I was active in private equity at Renaissance Management, focusing on mid-sized companies in German- and French-speaking Switzerland. Prior to that, I gained experience at another investment firm and was responsible for building our family business.

Education 

Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of St. Gallen.