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THE ARCHITECTS OF RESILIENCE.

A collective of deep-tech minds dedicated to building high-moat solutions that secure the future of global critical systems.

We believe the defining companies of this era will architect the systems that allow survival and growth in a world of flux.

Rooted in executive positions across Fortune 50s, big tech, financial institutions, asset management, public and private markets, as well as world leadership across governments and international organizations, we bring our combined strategic depth, operational expertise, and unparalleled networks to every company we back.

about us
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shani zanescu

founder & general partner

A a deep-tech investor with experience managing $400M AUM and deploying $100M via venture capital and single-family office. She has backed early-stage startups and funds, launched ventures and philanthropic initiatives, and built new tech industries.

Prior to her venture career, Shani spent a decade in foreign policy, diplomacy, and national security. She was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and holds a Master’s in National Security & Diplomacy from Tel Aviv University and a B.S. from Texas Christian University.

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DR philipp rösler

Former Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister of Economy & Technology of Germany and Managing Board World Economic Forum.

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laura segafredo, phd

Former Global Head of Sustainable Research, ETF, and Index Investments at BlackRock, and a senior economist. 

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cameron geiger

Former Senior Vice President Supply Chain at Walmart, COO at large and mid-size companies.

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JULIA DIAMENT

Microsoft’s CTO Office leading AI and cybersecurity. Former Lieutenant Colonel GM Artificial Intelligence Solutions at the Special Forces.

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SHEBA RASSON

Product Lead of Google Geo

 & Google Earth Engine.

BEST TEAMS 

That's it.

Only the best people. 

Our Investment Northern Star

RESILIENCE-FIRST

We prioritize infrastructure and systems designed to endure volatility. Long-term stability is the foundation of our high-moat investment strategy.

DEEP-TECH RIGOR

Mastery of hard tech is non-negotiable. We ground every decision in profound technological depth and rigorous scientific verification.

RADICAL OWNERSHIP

We take shared responsibility for the systems we back. Radical transparency drives our high-moat ecosystem and deep-tech collaborations.

INDUSTRIAL SPEED

Navigating complexity with decisive movement. We operate at the intersection of industrial logic and rapid technological evolution.

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