Nikita oversees the Velex Alpha and Horizon portfolios, leading market intelligence and insights monitoring, due diligence, KPI assessments, investor relations and follow on funding strategy.

Formerly a venture capital and growth equity analyst who evaluated more than 50 early stage and Series A/B tech investments, he delivers data driven insights and founder mentorship to accelerate scale and pave strong exit pathways.

Hari oversees the financial planning, treasury operations, budgeting, and management reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, regulatory compliance, and financial governance across multiple business entities.

With over 15 years of finance and accounting experience across the UAE and India, Hari brings extensive expertise in financial management, taxation, risk control, and operational finance.

Anastasia is an Attorney at Law and leads the legal team at Velex Investments, overseeing the group’s regulatory, governance, and compliance strategy.

With 8+ years of experience, she has built strong expertise in fintech regulation, corporate law, cross-border M&A, fund formation, shareholder matters, and commercial negotiations. Her legal background has played a key role in shaping her career and supporting the group’s growth across investment vehicles and portfolio companies.

The barrister with 22 years of experience, including a proven track record in the legal department at Novo Nordisk (Copenhagen).

Holds an Executive Postgraduate degree from Harvard Law School (Computer Science for lawyers). Specializes in IT law, IP and Data Privacy, providing comprehensive legal support for projects across all industries and jurisdictions.

Illia Vyshnevetskyi is a corporate lawyer specializing in company formation, corporate structuring, bank account opening, and obtaining fintech and payment licences across international markets.

He advises technology, fintech, and payment businesses on legal setup, regulatory compliance, licensing strategy, and cross-border expansion.

Iryna is a corporate lawyer, specializing in cross-border contract governance, corporate structuring, and international dispute resolution. She advises on regulatory compliance across MENA, African, and European jurisdictions.

Her focus on operational compliance and risk management helps portfolio businesses maintain regulatory readiness as they scale.

Nihad Mammadov is a compliance manager specialising in company formation, corporate structuring, bank account opening, and obtaining fintech and payment licences across international markets. He advises technology, fintech, and payment businesses on regulatory compliance, licensing strategy, and cross-border expansion.

He has particular depth in African markets, mapping licensing frameworks, engaging with regulators, and building application roadmaps across various jurisdictions.

Andrew spearheads startup analysis and market intelligence across the ecosystem, leveraging data science to drive evidence-based investment decisions and comprehensive due diligence.

Known for integrating advanced analytics with financial automation, he consistently builds scalable data frameworks to optimize portfolio performance and identify high-growth ventures.