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AT SIGF WE'VE PIONEERED A WELL-BALANCED INVESTMENT STRATEGY THAT INCLUDES A COMBINATION OF EQUITY AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS

Located in Liechtenstein and Switzerland, SIGF exemplifies excellence, quality, and professionalism, with a strong focus on infratech
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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

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 Pizzatti

Managing Partner, Switzerland
  • Emanuele is a finance entrepreneur. He invested and worked with VC, family offices, AM and advised on corporate venturing, and impact businesses across four continents.
  • He lectured on entrepreneurship and VC at SUPSI and coached startups in Swiss and EIT programs.

Lidia E. Aviles

Managing Partner, Beglium
  • Lidia, EU Climate Pact Ambassador and focuses on SDG17. A Top Global Advisor 2023, she served at EICF, GLG, and Guidepoint.
  • She led operations at LDES Council and sustainability at Skytanking. She advises EMEA on Sustainability, Energy, and Deep Tech.

Henrique Schneider

Managing Partner, Switzerland
  • Henrique, an economist, has extensive experience in fund allocation and investments. He chaired LOB and served on compenswiss’ board.
  • A UN climate negotiator, he advised the Climate Technology Center. He also invests in private markets as an angel investor.

William LP Lindenbergh

Operating Partner, Holland
  • Experienced in Asset Management, corporate finance, marketing, and sales, William held key roles at Dresdner VPV, Paribas, and others before launching his own firm.
  • He oversees ventures and collaborates with AM firms, bringing a strong track record of successful deals.

Eric Appourchaux

Operating Partner, Switzerland
  • Engineer by training, Eric specializes in PE, Growth Equity, and Early-Stage. At Niton Capital, he led biofuels and Oil&Gas PE funds. At Biomax, he drove 3.5x retail growth and quadrupled EBITDA in 2 years.
  • His experience spans PARKACTIVE, Procreate, and Telomerix.

Johan Olsson

VP Due Diligence & Strategy, Sweden
  • Johan Olsson is a transaction advisor with 25+ years of experience in commercial due diligence and valuation across life science & infrastructure.
  • He advises investors and family offices on transactions, translating complexity into clear actionable investment insights. His work supports disciplined capital deployment across buy- and sell-side, licensing, and growth equity transactions.

Axel Malmgren

VP Investment Management, Sweden
  • Axel is an entrepreneur within aviation, real estate and finance.
  • He has an extensive background in managing complex financial allocations, conducting due diligence, and structuring deals that balance capital appreciation with risk-mitigation.

Andrew Barwick

VP Infrastructure Programs, Saudi Arabia
  • Over 20 years of leadership in the Middle East, expertly connecting global enterprises to the region and turning strategic opportunities into measurable results.
  • Proven commitment to shareholder value, operational excellence, and ethical leadership

Professor Mohammad Nurunnabi

CEO – Futurewave Riyadh LLC, Saudi Arabia

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

PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PUBLIC SECTOR

Strong collaboration with governmental bodies that subsidize the "Green Initiatives" for deal-flow and portfolio monitoring purposes to the capital appreciation

INVESTMENT FIELD

Companies that profit from the vast (governmental) resources that are allocated by the "Green Initiatives" into technologies for a more sustainable and environment-friendly world

INVESTMENT APPROACH

Active cooperation with investment companies (as well as potential acquirers) and use of synergies between them (strong role of advisory board) to accelerate and improve exit scenarios

SYNERGETIC PORTFOLIO

Deliberately combining Venture Capital Investments with "safer" Project and Debt deals to decrease the overall portfolio risks adding an attractive yield component to the capital appreciation

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

CONTECH / GREEN
BUILDING

Building retrofit – Green & smart building technologies exposed to smart-cities.
  • Planning tools & New materials
  • Sustainable buildings
  • Energy & Energy savings tech
  • Operations management

Transportation
infrastructure & Aerospace

Servicing cities, transport companies and smart- infrastructure operators.
  • Logistics & Freight infrastructure
  • Public transit & Aviation
  • Autonomous & Connected vehicle
  • Electrification & Alternative fuels

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Emanuele Pizzatti

Managing Partner, Switzerland
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With a background in PE investments, Emanuele has primarily operated in the venturing industry and collaborated with M&A advisory boutiques. Over the last decade, he has assisted diverse investors in portfolio selection, aided corporates in technology acquisitions, facilitated market expansion for companies, and orchestrated venture projects to secure additional private capital. Emanuele’s exposure spans impact businesses across Asia, Africa, North America, and Europe. Notably, he recently played a pivotal role in conceptualizing and executing a EUR 100 million investment pipeline dedicated to impact and circular economy initiatives aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda for sustainable goals. His extensive corporate venturing background has cultivated a wide-reaching network of co-investors and corporate partners. Emanuele also imparts his knowledge as a lecturer in the entrepreneurship courses at SUPSI (Higher Education Institute of Southern Switzerland), and for six years, he has delivered coaching services in Swiss acceleration programs and at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).

Lidia E. Aviles

Managing Partner, Beglium
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Lidia Aviles is Ambassador for the EU Climate Pact, Top Global Advisor 2023 (IAOTP), and Founder of AELSTONE, Focus on SDG17 (Partnership for the goals).
She is an expert at European Innovation Council Fund (EICF), an Expert at GLG, and a Global Advisor at Guidepoint, Advisory Board on multiple organisations. Sustainability Trusted Advisor Vetted EMEA.
Previous Director of Operations at Long Duration Energy Storage Council, and former Digitalization Manager & Sustainability leader for Global Operations at Skytanking. 
Expertise in Sustainability & Innovation, Energy, Deep Tech, and Space tech research.

Henrique Schneider

Managing Partner, Switzerland
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Henrique Schneider is an economist with extensive experience in allocating funds and making investment decisions. For example, he served as a board member of the Swiss first pillar liquidity fund, compenswiss, and the Substitute Occupational Benefit Institution LOB. In both, he also served as member of the investment committee having chaired LOB´s committee 2021-2023. Henrique was the chairman of the LOB Guarantee Fund. In this position, he also chaired its investment committee.
As former negotiator to UN climate summits, including the Paris Agreement, and as a member of the Advisory Body to the Climate Technology Center and Network, Henrique knows sustainability-investing firsthand. He continues active in the EU and international climate and sustainability space in consulting positions.
Finally, Henrique has also experience in private markets, especially as angel investor.

William LP Lindenbergh

Operating Partner, Holland
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Eric Appourchaux

Operating Partner, Switzerland

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Eric Appourchaux brings over 15 years of experience in Investment Management, particularly in Private Equity, Growth Equity, and Early-Stage deal sourcing. From sourcing to structuring, investment, strategy execution, and eventual exit, Eric’s leadership has been principal at both board and executive levels. At Niton Capital, key growth equity opportunities were realized under his direction including a Biofuels PE fund based in Luxembourg and an oil&gas infranstructure PE fund in Colombia.
His tenure with Biomax, sourced for the Niton’s PE Fund, stands out as a testament to his strategic acumen. Under his guidance, the company grew from 3.5 times in retail stations, witnessing a fourfold increase in EBITDA within two years. Eric managed 1’300 km of gas stations. The value of the company increased by over 5.4 times in four years, culminating in a successful sale to strategic investors. Additionally, his roles at PARKACTIVE, Procreate Fertility Center of Virginia, and Telomerix Stem Cell Biobank underline his adaptability and expertise across diverse investment landscapes.

Johan Olsson

VP Due Diligence & Strategy, Sweden
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He has extensive experience in the development and execution of growth strategies, where he utilizes his profound knowledge related to business development, company- assessment/valuation, and investor relationships. His key strength is his analytical mind and value-driven mindset together with his capability of bringing stakeholders together.
He brings value to his clients, by tapping into his accumulated knowledge and versatile, +20 years of professional journey of working side by side with entrepreneurs and investors, establishing strategic partnerships with corporates as well as screening investment opportunities for his investor network.
In addition to being a Venture Partner at SI in 2024, Johan is part of the board/advisory board of Inorbit Therapeutics, ReThink Capital, Batonics, DeHealth and the ambassador of longevity for The Swiss Fintech Association.

Axel Malmgren

VP Investment Management, Sweden
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He is a senior investment and transaction professional with over 15 years of experience in investment management, transaction advisory, and business development. He is currently based in the Malmö/Copenhagen region and operates at the intersection of venture capital, smart infrastructure, and sustainable technology. 
He has developed large real estate deals and the structuring of investment portfolios in excess of 100MEur. His extensive network of investors reaches both the real estate sector, to aviation and specific venture capital investments.

Andrew Barwick

VP Infrastructure Programs, Saudi Arabia
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Boasting over 20 years of exceptional leadership in the Middle East, Andrew is an adept navigator of international business landscapes, proficiently connecting enterprises from Europe and the Americas to the Middle East. A seasoned strategist and accomplished team leader, he specializes in transforming opportunities into tangible achievements.
Andrew’s unyielding dedication to enhancing shareholder value, coupled with a resolute commitment to operational excellence and ethical conduct, underscores his accomplishments. His comprehensive skill set encompasses project management, client engagement, and financial expertise.
Andrew’s distinctive capacity to bridge continents for sustained business growth positions him as an indispensable asset, driving remarkable success for enterprises venturing into the Middle East.

Professor Mohammad Nurunnabi

CEO – Futurewave Riyadh LLC, Saudi Arabia
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