Meet our team
Our team of experienced investors works across Europe, with more than 10 European languages spoken among them. The investment team consists of 15 professionals focusing on deal execution and value creation across the full investment lifecycle.
We are fully committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We have policies in place to ensure fairness and transparency in all areas of recruitment, retention and promotion.
Tassilo Arnhold
Co-Managing Partner
Tassilo is AnaCap’s Co-Managing Partner. He has been responsible for establishing and building AnaCap’s investment strategy in Germany, the broader DACH region as well as the Nordics and the UK.
Prior to joining AnaCap in 2015, Tassilo worked in the Financial Institutions M&A Group at Barclays Capital focusing on financial institutions in Europe as well as the Principal Investments Group of Willis Capital Markets & Advisory.
He holds a Master in Economics and Management from University of Cologne and a MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University in Chicago.
Samuel Austin
Financial Controller, Finance
Sam is the Financial Controller for AnaCap, having joined in 2019 as FP&A Associate. He focuses on the statutory reporting of the corporate entities as well as the FP&A across the group (Funds + corporate). Previously, Sam worked as a financial accountant for GAM and an associate in Finance for Deutsche Bank where he did his graduate training.
He is a member of ICAEW (ACA) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with Statistical modelling from Imperial College London.
Max Berg
Associate, Investor Relations
Max is an Associate in the Investor Relations team, having joined AnaCap in 2021. Previously Max worked at Mizuho Bank where he was an analyst in the Leverage Finance department.
He is ACCA qualified and holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Finance and Economics from Manchester University.
Victoria Brown
General Counsel
Victoria is the is the General Counsel at AnaCap, responsible for all legal, regulatory and compliance related activities across the AnaCap group. She is also responsible for wider operational matters, including the development, implementation, and execution of AnaCap’s ESG and DE&I strategy, policy, and initiatives, as well as HR and training.
Victoria joined AnaCap in 2015 as a Senior Legal Counsel, prior to which she spent 9 years at Linklaters LLP in the Corporate department in London and Hong Kong where she advised clients on a broad range of transactional and other legal matters.
She holds an honours degree in Jurisprudence from Oxford University, a joint honours degree in English and History from Queen Mary, University of London, and a distinction in the LPC from BPP Law School in London.
Peter Cartwright
Partner
Peter joined as a Partner in 2006 at the beginning of the firm’s creation and led AnaCap’s Private Equity business until 2022. He is a Member of the Investment Recommendation Committee and supports value creation across the portfolio companies.
Peter has extensive experience across the financial services sector where he has operated throughout his entire career and prior to AnaCap held various Executive roles across the sector including Commercial Director within a leading private equity-backed insurance services provider. Prior to this he also held a number of senior roles within GMAC and the UK Consumer Finance division of GE Capital.
Graeme Chaffe
Chief Financial Officer
Graeme is the Chief Financial Officer at AnaCap, having joined the firm in 2008. He is responsible for all financial activities across the AnaCap group, as well as wider operational matters, including systems, infrastructure, and facilities. Graeme sits on the Board of Directors and chairs the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
Prior to joining AnaCap, Graeme spent 4 years at Price Bailey LLP, where he led audit engagements across a variety of industries, including financial and professional services.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Nassim Cherchali
Co-Managing Partner
Nassim is AnaCap’s Co-Managing Partner. He joined AnaCap in 2008 and has been responsible for establishing and building AnaCap’s investment strategy in the French market as well as Southern Europe and the UK.
Prior to AnaCap, he worked at Lehman Brothers in London where he was a member of the Financial Institutions Group, advising clients in insurance, banking, and consumer finance.
He holds a Master de Grande École.
Iñigo De Querol Delclaux
Manager, Investment Team
Iñigo is an Investment Manager based in Madrid, having joined AnaCap in 2018 as an Associate. Iñigo was involved in the investments into gtt, pfs and Further. Previously Iñigo worked at N+1 Mercapital, Credit Suisse and launched an invoice management venture.
He holds an MBA from IESE, Bachelor’s Degree from ICADE and he is also a Level 3 CFA candidate.
Joe Giannamore
Group Executive Chairman
Joe founded AnaCap in 2005 and is currently the Executive Chairman. Through his vast experience, he supports the execution of AnaCap’s investment strategy across Europe, backing talented entrepreneurs and driving growth in Software, Technology and Services within the Financial Ecosystem.
Before founding AnaCap, Joe co-founded auto finance company On:line Finance, which was the first investment grade rated start-up in Europe and the first lender over the internet in Europe. From launch, On:line grew to over a billion dollars in assets within five years and was one of the ten fastest growing companies in the UK during that period. On:line was subsequently acquired by GMAC UK, the UK finance arm of General Motors, with Joe becoming CEO of GMAC UK. Previously, he was a Vice President at Salomon Brothers.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree from American University in Washington and an MBA from London Business School.
Steven Gringoire
Manager, Investment Team
Steven is an Investment Manager, having joined AnaCap in 2019 as an Associate. He was involved in the investment into MRH Trowe and the subsequent bolt-on acquisitions. Previously Steven worked at J.P. Morgan where he was an Analyst in the FIG Investment Banking team covering Benelux and broader EMEA markets.
He holds a Master’s degree in Finance from the Louvain School of Management and is a CFA charter holder.
Jo Hakim
Executive Assistant
Jo Hakim is an Executive Assistant and HR Generalist, having joined AnaCap in 2012. Previously Jo worked as an IT Recruitment Consultant at Coal IT.
Jamal Ismayilov
Managing Director, Investment Team
Jamal is a Managing Director, having joined AnaCap in 2019. He focuses on value creation within portfolio companies Fintus, MDB, Nest and pfs with over 20 years of experience in financial services, specialising in strategic and operational transformations. Previously Jamal was a Partner in the Financial Services practice at Oliver Wyman and a Head of Financial Strategy at Nomura International.
He holds a Master’s degree in Financial Economics from the University of Oxford and Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Texas Tech University.
Andrew Jackson
IC Member
Andrew is a member of the Investment Recommendation Committee.
Andrew was a Director and Co-Founder of Intermediate Capital Group (ICG). He retired from ICG in July 2003. Prior to founding ICG, Andrew worked at Chemical Bank for 16 years where he held positions as the Head of Corporate Banking in London and General Manager of Chemical Bank Switzerland. In 1987, he established and had responsibility for their London based Specialist Finance Group, which became a leading arranger for leveraged debt transactions.
He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Cambridge University and an MBA from London Business School.
Hollie James
Executive Assistant
Hollie is an Executive Assistant who joined AnaCap from Marks Sattin where she was a Compliance Assistant in the Accounting team.
Tanya Khanna
Associate, Investor Relations
Tanya is an Associate in the Investor Relations team, having joined AnaCap in 2020. Previously Tanya worked at Cians Analytics as senior analyst providing support to investment banks.
She holds an MBA with specialisation in Finance from Birla Institute of Management Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from University of Delhi.
Maria Maciagowska
Associate, Investment Team
Maria is an Investment Associate, having joined AnaCap in 2023. Previously Maria worked at an early-stage Venture Capital Fund – Entrepreneur First and a tech-focused investment bank GP Bullhound.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Manchester.
Alessandro Manfe
Associate, Investment Team
Alessandro is an Investment Associate, having joined AnaCap in 2021 as a Summer Associate. He was involved in the investment into Orbyt, and he is operationally involved in the investments into WebID and gtt. Previously Alessandro worked at a PE deal sourcing firm and for BNP Paribas.
He holds a Master in Finance at London Business School and a Laurea Magistrale from the University of Padua.
Robert Massey
Managing Director, Investment Team
Robert is an Investment Managing Director, having joined who joined AnaCap in 2015. He focuses on value creation within portfolio companies Further, Orbyt, WebID and Wealthtime, with a wider mandate covering the acquisition process which involves commercial and operational due diligence, management team assessments and value creation plans. Previously Robert was a Principal in the Financial Services practice at Oliver Wyman
He holds a first class Master’s degree in Physics from the University of Oxford.
Kate Mellish
Executive Assistant
Kate is an Executive Associate, having joined AnaCap in 2005. Previously she worked as an assistant at Savills Commercial Property.
Kate holds a BA Hons degree in Public Relations from Leeds Metropolitan University.
Nicholas Montoute
Director, Investment Team
Nicholas is an Investment Director, having joined AnaCap in 2016 as an Associate. He was involved in the investments into Oona Health and Wealthtime. Previously Nicholas worked at Canaccord Genuity (formerly Hawkpoint Partners), where he was an Analyst in the Financial Institutions Group.
He holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Manchester.
Thomas Nield
Head of Funds, Finance
Tom is Head of Funds in the Finance Team, having joined AnaCap in 2015 as a Fund Accountant. He is responsible for fund operations, fund reporting and Investment Team transaction support. Previously Tom worked at PwC within the investment management group of the Assurance practice.
He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master’s degree in Economic History from Edinburgh University.
Benjamin O’Donohoe
Accountant, Finance
Ben is an Accountant in the Finance Team, having joined AnaCap in 2022. He has a wide range of responsibilities across the Corporate and Funds Teams. Previously Ben worked as a financial auditor in a mid-tier accounting firm.
Ben is ACA qualified and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Leeds.
Chloe Price
Executive Assistant
Chloe is an Executive Assistant, having joined AnaCap in 2019. Previously she worked as an Executive Assistant to the COO Market Risk and ALM Proposition Leader and Legal Partner at PwC
She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from Brunel University.
George Pruteanu
Associate, Investment Team
George is an Investment Associate, having joined AnaCap in 2021 as a Summer Associate. He was involved in the investments into MarketPay, Fintus and pfs. Previously George worked at Axxess Capital, a Romania- based PE firm focused on CEE financial services and software.
He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School in New York and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the University of Bucharest and is fluent in English and Romanian.
Alberto Sainaghi
Director, Investment Team
Alberto is an Investment Director responsible for sourcing and executing investment opportunities as well as financing across the portfolio having joined AnaCap in 2015 as an Associate. Alberto is based in Milan and was involved in the investments into Orbyt, Milleis, Market Pay, and Ellisphere. Previously Alberto worked at Barclays Capital where he was part of the Financial Institutions Group.
He holds a Master de Grande École de Commerce in Management and Finance (with Distinction) from ESCP Europe Business School, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (summa cum laude) from Cattaneo University.
Neil Slessor
Infrastructure Support Manager
Neil is an Infrastructure Support Manager in the IT & Systems team. Previously Neil worked at Ondra Partners where he was an IT Manager as well as Lehman Brothers and Standard Bank London.
He holds MCSE, MCSA, CCNA & Azure Administrator Associate certifications.
Damjan Stojanovic
Director, Investment Team
Damjan is an Investment Director, having joined AnaCap in 2018 as an Associate. He was involved in the investments into Fintus, WebID, MRH Trowe and Wealthtime. Previously Damjan worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
He holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Economics from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor’s degree (cum laude) in International Economics, Management and Finance from Bocconi University.
Tone Wilson
Executive Assistant
Tone is an Executive Assistant, having joined AnaCap in 2005. Previously Tone worked as an Executive Assistant at American Express and before that at On:line Finance.
Tone is originally from Norway, grew up in Sweden before moving to England in 1996. In addition to Norwegian she is fluent in English & Swedish.
Valerie Wong
Director, Investment Team
Valerie is an Investment Director, having joined AnaCap in 2021. She focuses on value creation and has been working closely with Milleis and Market Pay. Previously Valerie was a Principal in the Financial Services practice at Oliver Wyman
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is a CFA charter holder.