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Andreas is Co-CEO & Managing Partner of SwanCap Partners. Prior to joining SwanCap in 2015 Andreas worked for 22 years in a wide range of investment banking and private equity related functions at UniCredit / Hypovereinsbank, most recently serving as a Management Board member and Head of Investment Banking at UniCredit Bank AG. Amongst others he established the Private Equity / Principal Investments unit of UniCredit in 1999.

Andreas received an MBA from Ludwig-Maximilians University and a PhD in Strategic Management from the University of Munich.

andreas.bohn@swancap.eu

Florian is the founder and Co-CEO of SwanCap Partners which was established in 2013 by spinning off UniCredit´s Private Equity business which he had headed since 2011. Previously, Florian was at Apax Partners, a leading global private equity firm with over €30bn assets under management. At Apax Florian was involved in several successful transactions in Europe as well as North America predominantly in the consumer and telecom sector.
Before Apax, Florian spent four years in investment banking working for a $2bn CLO fund in New York as well as in Leveraged Finance in London and Munich. Prior to that he worked in strategic management consulting and was an assistant professor at the Institute for Strategic Management at the University in Munich (LMU), Germany.

Florian is a visiting professor at selected European Universities and serves on a number of boards and committees in Europe and the US.

Education: Ph.D. in Strategic Management, University of Munich. MBA from Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (Germany) and Master Degree from European Management Academy (Paris)

florian.kreitmeier@swancap.eu https://www.linkedin.com/in/florian-kreitmeier-dr-4748b61b6/

Martin is a member of the Investment Advisory Committee and Partner of SwanCap. Prior to co-founding SwanCap in 2013, Martin was instrumental in building the UniCredit Private Equity Fund Investment portfolio within the Principal Investments unit. During the last 20 years Martin has developed a strong network with both GPs and LPs. Prior to joining Principal Investments, Martin worked in Leveraged Finance for Hypovereinsbank on European LBOs.

Martin received an MBA from IESE University of Navarra, Barcelona & University of Chicago and graduated with a BA at ESB Business School.

martin.langer@swancap.eu https://de.linkedin.com/in/martin-langer-953254160/

Wolfgang is Partner, CFO and member of the investment committee of SwanCap. Prior to co-founding SwanCap in 2013, Wolfgang worked for UniCredit Principal Investments and with KPMG.

Wolfgang holds a GMP from Harvard Business School and a PhD and MSc from the University of Siegen.

wolfgang.pfister@swancap.eu https://de.linkedin.com/in/wolfgangpfister/

Volker has been part of the SwanCap team, since it was spun out of the Principal Investments unit of UniCredit in 2013, where he had focused on direct investments since 2010. At SwanCap, he is responsible for the European co-investment activities. Previously, he worked with UniCredit’s Corporate Finance department, in the M&A division of goetzpartners and with Linklaters, Oppenhoff & Rädler.

Volker graduated from the University of Regensburg and received a Professional Certificate in Strategic Management for The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania.

volker.wende@swancap.eu https://www.linkedin.com/in/volker-wende-729a8113/

Erik joined SwanCap in 2023 and is responsible for North American investment activity, drawing on over twenty years of experience both on the LP and GP side of the private equity industry in the United States and Europe.  Prior to SwanCap, he worked in the private equity groups of Zurich Alternative Asset Management, Golding Capital Partners and Sun Capital Partners, as well as in the Mergers and Acquisitions practices of Credit Suisse First Boston and Merrill Lynch.

Erik graduated with a Masters of Business Administration from Columbia University, and with a Bachelor of Arts from New York University.

Erik.Swimmer@swancap.eu https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-swimmer-75544911/

Olaf has been with SwanCap since it was spun out of the Principal Investments unit of UniCredit in 2013 and is part of the legal team. Prior to his private equity experience, he worked in the legal department of UniCredit / Hypovereinsbank and previously as a cross-border finance lawyer at Clifford Chance.

Olaf is admitted as a German attorney (Rechtsanwalt) and received his law degree at the University of Bochum.

olaf.alex@swancap.eu

Prior to joining SwanCap in 2014 as legal counsel Veit worked at an internationally recognized German law firm specialized in Private Equity, M&A transactions and Corporate Law. Since 2010 Veit has advised private equity funds and strategic clients in various M&A transactions, restructurings and other corporate matters. Veit is admitted as attorney-at-law in Germany since 2009.

Education: Law degree, Humboldt-University, Berlin; M.Sc. in Law, Anthropology and Society, London School of Economics; LL.M. in Mergers and Acquisitions Westfälische Wilhelms-University, Münster.

veit.konrad@swancap.eu https://de.linkedin.com/in/veit-konrad-0381177b/

Ingo joined SwanCap in 2020 and is part of the European primary and co-investment team. Prior to SwanCap he headed the private equity fund business of a single family office and also worked for Allianz Capital Partners and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.

Ingo graduated from the University of Maastricht and conducted his Ph.D. at the Chair of Entrepreneurial Finance at the Technical University of Munich.

ingo.stoff@swancap.eu https://de.linkedin.com/in/dr-ingo-stoff-cfa-0611aaa3/

Fabian is Director Finance at SwanCap Partners GmbH, based in Munich, and has been part of the SwanCap team since it was spun out of the Principal Investments unit of UniCredit in 2013, where he executed UniCredit’s private equity co-investments since joining UniCredit in 2011. Previously, he began his career at Allianz SE's Group Accounting/ Group Financial Reporting department.

Fabian received a Dipl. Kfm. (eq. Master's degree in Business Administration) from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich.

fabian.neuhaeusler@swancap.eu

Jennifer joined SwanCap in 2014 and is part of the European primary fund investment team. Prior to SwanCap she completed an internship in the risk management division of BMW Financial Services.

Jennifer graduated from Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich with a degree in Financial Mathematics.

jennifer.young@swancap.eu https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-young-2559ba226/

Prior to joining SwanCap in 2014, Maximilian collected practical experience at UniCredit, FMS Wertmanagement and FCF Fox Corporate Finance where he was focused on fund structuring, portfolio management and corporate financing, respectively.

Maximilian holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (M.Sc.) with a major in finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (B.Sc.), both from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich.

maximilian.engels@swancap.eu https://de.linkedin.com/in/maximilian-engels-5255591b8/

Oliver joined SwanCap in 2018 and is part of the European primary, co-investment and secondaries team. Prior to SwanCap, Oliver was an Associate at Lazard advising clients on public as well as private M&A transactions and was involved in the execution of capital market transactions such as IPOs.

Oliver holds a Bachelor´s degree in Business Administration and a Master´s degree in Banking and Finance, both from the University of St. Gallen.

oliver.munz@swancap.eu https://de.linkedin.com/in/oliver-munz-4743a9a7/

Peter joined SwanCap in 2020 and is part of the European primary and co-investment team. He previously gained practical experience in M&A at Raymond James’ investment banking division as well as at Chequers Capital and at Berenberg’s London equity research desk.

Peter graduated with a Master in Financial Analysis from London Business School on an LBS merit scholarship and obtained a Bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Gallen.

peter.goetz@swancap.eu https://de.linkedin.com/in/peterdgoetz/

Arne joined SwanCap in 2022 and is part of the European primary and co-investment team. Prior to SwanCap, Arne gained practical experience at EY where he was involved in various M&A transactions. In addition, he worked at the Chair of Digital Finance at the Technical University of Munich and in the CEE corporate development department of Allianz SE.

Arne holds a master’s degree with distinction in Management & Technology from Technical University of Munich and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich.

arne.metzger@swancap.eu https://www.linkedin.com/in/arne-metzger-709546146/

Hanna joined SwanCap in 2022 and is part of the European primary and co-investment team. Previously Hanna worked at Analysys Mason, a TMT-focused consulting company, based in London. In addition, she gained practical experience at Allianz Capital Partners, Rothschild and Credendo.

Hanna holds a Master's degree in Computer Science & Business Technology from IE University, Madrid, and a Bachelor's degree in Management from LSE.

Hanna.Horst@swancap.eu https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahorst/

Prior to joining SwanCap in 2014, Adabel was an Accounts Administrator at Humax Direct in Finance & Accounting. She also worked for Sony Mobile Communications where she obtained a wide experience in Office Administration, Controlling and Human Resources.

Adabel graduated in BS Hotel & Restaurant Management, at Southwestern University, Cebu City Philippines and apprenticeship in Hotel Management, Baden-Württemberg-Germany.

adabel.larsen@swancap.eu https://de.linkedin.com/in/adabel-larsen-9b7881216/

Prior to joining SwanCap in 2014, Miryan worked as a Senior Consultant at PwC advising on personal income tax matters for international assignments. Previously she worked ten years as a PA to the Head of Global Customer Services Operations at Sony Mobile with focus in opex controlling und event management.

Miryan holds a M.A. degree in Political Sciences from Ludwig-Maximilian University (Munich) and a Master in Translation Sciences from Ricardo Palma University (Lima, Peru).

miryan.ohlendorf@swancap.eu https://de.linkedin.com/in/miryan-ohlendorf-0070a547/

Claus is the executive Chairman of SwanCap’s regulated AIFM management company in Luxembourg. Prior to co-founding SwanCap in 2013 he worked for 25 years in a wide range of investment banking and private equity related functions at UniCredit and Nomura in London, most recently heading UniCredit’s Principal Investments unit there. He is also currently the President of the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LPEA).

Claus holds a BSc. (Econ) from the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE).

claus.mansfeldt@swancap.lu https://de.linkedin.com/in/clausmansfeldt/

Cesare joined SwanCap in 2013 where he is responsible for the Italian activities of the firm. Prior to SwanCap, he headed UniCredit’s Italian Corporate Finance department and subsequently UniCredit’s Italian Principal Investments department. Before joining UniCredit, he worked in the Equity Capital Markets department of Banca Commerciale Italiana.

Cesare holds a MSc in Finance from London Business School and a BS in Economics from Università Cattolica, Milan.

cesare.buzziferraris@swancap.it

Andrea has been with SwanCap since its inception, following the spin-out of UniCredit's Principal Investments Unit, which he joined in 2008, where he focused on direct private equity investing.  He currently oversees Portfolio Management for the group's AIFM-regulated entity in Luxembourg and serves as a board member.

Prior to SwanCap, Andrea was a portfolio manager at WestHarbor Capital, a hedge fund focused on event-driven, market-neutral equity investing, and began his career in 1999 as an M&A banker at JPMorgan, where he was involved in numerous large M&A transactions, IPOs, and debt financings across various industries, working in both London and Milan.

Andrea graduated from Bocconi University. He also holds a Master of Science in International Management from the Rotterdam School of Management, a CEMS Master’s in Management, and studied as an exchange student at HEC Montreal.

andrea.millioni@swancap.lu https://de.linkedin.com/in/andrea-millioni-825579/

Raffaele has been with SwanCap ever since the team was spun out of the Principal Investments unit of UniCredit in 2013 and is part of the European primary funds, co-investments and secondaries team. Previously, he worked at UniCredit’s Principal Investments unit and in UniCredit’s M&A division since 2009. Before that Raffaele worked at the private equity manager S+R and at KPMG.

Raffaele holds a degree in Business Administration from Bocconi University, Italy.

raffaele.panzeri@swancap.it https://de.linkedin.com/in/raffaele-panzeri-018b616/

Marvin joined SwanCap in 2014 and is part of the Fund Administration team. Prior to SwanCap he worked with LRI Invest’s Alternative Investment department and PwC Luxembourg’s audit division.

Marvin graduated from the University of Trier with a focus on Audit and Controlling and Decision Supporting Systems.

marvin.fetzer@swancap.lu https://de.linkedin.com/in/marvin-fetzer-a187b359/

Yidie joined SwanCap in 2015 and is part of the Fund Administration team. Prior to SwanCap she worked at Bank of China’s finance department.

Yidie graduated from Grenoble École de Management with a MSc Finance and a Master’s in Management (Programme Grande École).

yidie.yuan@swancap.lu https://de.linkedin.com/in/yidieyuan/

Ana Maria joined SwanCap in 2022 and is part of the Fund Administration team. Prior to SwanCap she worked at Deloitte’s Corporate Finance Advisory department.

Ana Maria graduated from Católica-Lisbon School of Business and Economics with a MSc in International Management with major in Corporate Finance, as well as from Aston Business School with a MSc in Business Analytics (Double Degree Program).

ana-maria.mendes@swancap.lu https://de.linkedin.com/in/ana-maria-munoz/

Lorenzo joined SwanCap in 2022 and is part of the European primary funds, co-investments and secondaries Team. Prior to SwanCap Lorenzo completed an internship at Anthilia, a boutique asset manager in Milan.

Lorenzo holds a MSc in Finance and a BSc in Economics and Finance from Bocconi University.

Lorenzo.monestiroli@swancap.it https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzo-monestiroli-7104621b7/

Guglielmo joins Swancap from Eurizon Capital Luxembourg, part of the asset management arm of Intesa Sanpaolo Group, where he was a Senior Legal Officer. At Eurizon, Guglielmo was involved, inter alia, with their AIFM set-up as well as several investment vehicles. Prior to this Guglielmo was Legal & Compliance Officer with FARAD International in Luxembourg, a diversified financial platform providing institutional clients with Asset Management, Investment Funds, Impact & SRI Finance, Wealth Planning and Insurance Brokerage solutions.

Guglielmo is a qualified lawyer and a graduate of the University of Roma Tre. He speaks Italian, English, French, Spanish and some German.

guglielmo.delagrange@swancap.lu https://de.linkedin.com/in/guglielmo-katte-klitsche-de-la-grange-b8873340/

Conor joined SwanCap in 2021 and is part of the Legal and Compliance team. Previously, Conor worked in the Anti-Money Laundering division of Deutsche Bank Luxembourg, as a team leader, where he handled a BaFin remediation project for the International Loans sector.

Conor holds an undergraduate honours degree in Commerce and Spanish (BComm, Law) and a first-class LL.M. in Business Law from University College Cork, Ireland.  

conor.babington@swancap.lu https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-babington-9493ab18b/