Fund Leadership & Advisers
Led by founders with 25+ years of investment banking, technology entrepreneurship, and operational expertise.
Nicholas S. Bingham
Founding Partner & CEO
25+ years in investment banking and asset management. Pioneered world-first projects in augmented and mixed reality technology. Leads Taranis Capital's overall strategy and portfolio.
Mark Walker
Founding Partner & COO
Founded enterprise software company (M&A exit). Founded The Fintech Power50 accelerator. Led operations at The Fintech Times. Former UK Trade & Investment Senior Adviser.
David Grunfeld
Partner
Serial entrepreneur with multiple exits across technology and software sectors. 22+ years advising GCC-based companies on growth strategy, market entry, and venture capital deployment.
Amit Varma
Chief Information Officer
28 years as CIO at Citibank, Emirates NBD, DBS, and Fidelity. Created 450+ fintech products. Built world's first blockchain pre-IPO trading platform.
Osama Ben Saleh Bukhari
Chief Technical Officer
Two decades in banking and technology infrastructure. Former Chief Technology Officer, ICC Saudi Arabia. Deep expertise in enterprise systems and fintech technology architecture.
Milan Radia
Partner — Technology & Infrastructure Strategy
Over 25 years in technology infrastructure operations, acquisitions, and development. Provides strategic input on investments in technology infrastructure, cloud computing, and enabling platforms. Deep operational knowledge of colocation, connectivity, and hyperscale environments.
Svitlana Burlakova, ICA, TEP
Compliance Officer & MLRO
DFSA-regulated Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer for Taranis Capital. Ensures fund compliance with DFSA Conduct of Business Rules, AML/KYC regulations, and investor protection requirements.
Dr Tarek El Mansy
Director of Localisation
Over 25 years in KSA and MENA region. Ensures portfolio companies and investment strategies are aligned with national development objectives and technology adoption priorities, including digital transformation initiatives under UAE and Saudi Vision programmes.
Mohamed Essam
Legal Counsel
Fintech and venture capital specialist at Matouk Bassiouny. Head of Emerging Companies and Venture Capital practice. Advised on over 100 transactions including leading fintech and M&A deals across MENA.
Michael Boevink
Board Adviser
15+ years in technology, telecommunications, and fintech sectors. Founder of Boevink Group. Specialises in capital raises and scale-up growth across tech, fintech, and crypto.
Osama Al-Thanon
Board Adviser
Cybersecurity and technology strategy expert. Specialist in digital resilience, cybersecurity governance, and enterprise technology deployment across public and private sectors.
Joel Blake OBE
Board Adviser
ESG and ethical governance specialist. Expanding ethical governance practices, responsible technology deployment, and sustainable business models across portfolio companies.
H.E. Eng. Osama Al-Zamil
Board Advisor
Vision 2030 and economic development expert. Former Vice Minister of Industry. Strategic advisor on GCC technology policy, government relationships, and regional opportunities.
Asim Chohan
Advisory Board
SVP Global Operations and COO at a leading US investment bank. 21 years driving Fortune 100 growth. Expert in artificial intelligence, business intelligence, and global digital transformation across three continents.
Bruno Martorano
Advisory Board
35-year banking and fintech executive. Former CEO of a major Abu Dhabi bank and a European neobank. Hands-on leader driving digital transformation in finance, health, and energy sectors.
Daniel Roubeni
Board Adviser
Global entrepreneur with expertise in international trade, early-stage venture capital investment, and financial management. MBA from Bocconi University, BSc from NYU Stern. Extensive international network across New York, Hamburg, and global markets.
David Parker
Board Adviser
20+ years in fintech and marketing. Ex Saatchi. Co-Founder of Konsentus.
Jack Hollander
Board Adviser
30+ years in capital markets. Raised over $3 billion in alternative investment programmes. Master of Law from NYU.
Sarah Sinclair
Board Adviser / ESG Partner
Co-Founder and CEO of ChangeGap. Provides ESG advisory, consulting, and collaboration services. ChangeGap's Co-Labs initiative brings together a global ecosystem addressing Economic Crime, ESG, Operational Resilience, and Prudential Regulation.