Rolf Schmied

With a background in private equity, family office management, leadership, sales, and consulting, Rolf is a seasoned executive. He has a proven track record of transforming companies, managing diverse investments, and providing strategic guidance. Rolf is also experienced in training leadership, sales, and team development for medium and large companies. He holds Continued Education in Management from the University of Zurich (MBA equivalent), a degree from the Marketing Management Center, University of St. Gallen, and in Business Management from FHS Zurich. Rolf is a FINMA-approved executive with extensive experience in the Swiss asset management and financial services sector. He serves as a board member and CFO of regulated firms operating under the supervision of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) and the financial supervisory organisation VQF.

Edward Cowdery

Edward Cowdery is a seasoned financial services executive with over two decades of leadership experience spanning asset management, strategic investments, and advisory services. He has led several businesses expanding into innovative financial solutions, securing major asset finance facilities and forging high-impact partnerships across infrastructure and renewable sectors. Edward brings a strong track record in originating and managing multi-million-pound projects, including raising and deploying several £100 million in asset financing and overseeing complex M&A and IPO preparations. He has held senior roles in the energy and renewable sector where he structured large-scale renewable and energy infrastructure investment projects. Edward is based in the UK and oversees the company's investments in the UK and Europe.   

Mats Hartling

Mats Hartling is a senior executive and investor with over 30 years of international experience across private equity, venture capital, regulated asset management, financial services, and special situations investing. He has an extensive track record in founding, governing, and exiting businesses across the UK, Switzerland, Europe, and emerging markets. He is the founder, owner, and director of multiple investment holding and asset management structures, including Swiss and international regulated entities. A registered Swiss Financial Advisor and FINMA-approved executive, he brings deep expertise in regulatory engagement, fiduciary oversight, risk management, and investment committee governance. His board and advisory experience spans private equity, distressed and asset-backed strategies underpinned by disciplined capital allocation and a governance-first, institutional approach through complex market cycles.