Management
A Foundation of Trust, Diversified Resources, and Strategic Capital
Founded by Francis Berwa, the firm selectively partners with visionary investment managers and founders in technology and public infrastructure. We build exceptional management teams to drive transformative impact, from advancing AI innovation to expanding access to clean energy and digital connectivity worldwide.

Executives
Francis Berwa / Principal
Francis Berwa / Principal
An accomplished entrepreneur and investor with experience in the blockchain and AI industries.
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He is a GP at Aves Lair (Syntax Capital), a venture-liquid crypto fund and Head of Investment at zkPass, a leading oracle protocol built on zkTLS. Francis works closely with partners, teams and investors to drive growth, expand market share, and enhance the strategic direction of innovative technologies.
Austin Sprouse / COO
Austin Sprouse / COO
A financial professional with extensive international experience in the derivatives trading industry.
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At Eurex (Deutsche Börse AG), a European derivatives exchange, he held roles in the USA, Germany, and Singapore, ranging from trading operations to sales. Austin has experience in a diverse long-term portfolio and actively manages DeFi portfolios, leveraging his experience in the exchange business and providing liquidity in concentrated liquidity pools across multiple blockchains.