Meet the Team
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Alexandre Issa-El-Khoury
PARTNER
Alex is currently Chief of Staff at 73 Strings, a B2B SaaS portfolio monitoring and valuation solution that caters to the private equity industry. He started his career in M&A at Lazard in Paris where he worked for over 5 years.Based in London, Alex is actively engaged in the European startup and venture ecosystem. He studied Civil Engineering at Columbia University and earned his MBA from INSEAD. Alex was born and raised in Beirut, with French and Canadian background.
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Daniel Marshi
PARTNER
Daniel is currently a Vice President at Morgan Stanley within the Wealth Management division, with over 8 years of experience in various roles. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is an investor, actively engaged in blockchain, and startup ventures. Daniel was born and raised in New York City with a Lebanese background.
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Eduardo Saggese
PARTNER
Eduardo, a certified gemologist, brings his expertise to his roles as Vice President and Creative Director at Eclat Jewels, a leading jewelry brand headquartered in NYC. Additionally, he oversees a corporation dedicated to strategic investments in gemstones and jewelry, demonstrating his insight into both business and the luxury market. Beyond his professional engagements in the jewelry sector, Eduardo is interested in financial markets, particularly in stock trading. Eduardo was born and raised in NYC.
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Matteo Saggese
PARTNER
Matteo is currently a licensed Broker at Sotheby's International Realty, specializing in luxury real estate with over $40 million in sales. Alongside his real estate endeavors, he serves as a co-founder of a high-end wholesale B2B jewelry company, specializing in one-of-a-kind pieces. Additionally, Matteo is actively acquiring and renovating properties throughout New York. Matteo was born and raised in Manhattan with Italian and Swiss backgrounds.
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John Schwarz
PARTNER
John is the founder of John Schwarz Studio, a full-service architecture and design studio and recognized Architectural Digest pro. He is experienced in real estate, actively acquiring and renovating properties throughout New York. He is an investor in early stage start ups and cryptocurrency ventures. John is originally from France with Chinese and Russian backgrounds and is based in New York City.
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Miljan Todorovic
PARTNER
Miljan’s background is in environmental science and energy management. He founded Penkhas, a company that works with both new and mature businesses to develop sustainability impact roadmaps and communication strategies in 2021. Additionally, he sits on the board of a commercial and retail bank in Europe and invests in real estate and energy infrastructure projects on both shores of the Atlantic. Miljan is originally from Italy and based in the U.S.