Founding Partner

Entrepreneur with a background in tech, publishing, media and licensing with deep networks across education, entertainment, publishing and mobile software.
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Alex serves as Chief Investment Officer - Venture Capital at Gestron Asset Management SA.

Associate

Previously worked in a strategy role at an ESG management software start-up in London. Prior to that was in the digital arm of a management consultancy.

Head of Research

Previously Director of Comms and Engagement at the Education Policy Institute (UK). He was EPI's EdTech lead, forming policy and research papers with partners (i.e. Apple, OECD).

Founding Partner

Edtech & media focused VC since 2010, prior to that led business development and strategy for startups for 10 years.
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Ben serves as Deputy Chief Investment Officer - Venture Capital at Gestron Asset Management SA.

Associate

Before joining Brighteye, Ghita worked as a VC Associate at Opera Tech Ventures (BNP Paribas) and prior to that was a Strategy and Operations Manager at the fintech scale-up Silvr. A graduate of ESSEC Business School, she also holds a strong background in Finance and Entrepreneurship.

Head of Finance

Accountant and finance lead for 10+ years, started as a Big4 auditor, worked at a top 3 European bank and in a fintech startup helping to clinch €40m in early stage funding.

Principal

Operational and consultancy background. Previously ran the marketing efforts at a leading healthcare start-up in Mexico, and worked as a management consultant in LATAM. Involved in 40+ investments.

Head of Community

15+ years experience in communication, community building, events and media in Norway, the UK and China. Formerly CEO of Oslo Edtech Cluster.

Designer in Residence

15+ years in a broad range of visual communication roles with experience in graphic design, UX and animation for broadcast, education and interactive media.