Investors

LeverVenture Investment Firm

Lever Solutions Company
Lever Foundation​

Lever Genesis
(Series A)

Lever Growth
(Series B/C +)

Lever Specialty
(Stable Returns).

Investment Distribution

  • Deep Technology and AI
  • Healthcare and life Sciences
  • Early Stage/Fund of funds
  • consumer and retail
  • Other emerging sectors

Investment Process

1

Deal Sourcing

Leverage extensive network and partnerships

2

Selection Criteria

Rigorous evaluation based on market potential, team, and innovation

3

Due Diligence

Comprehensive assessment of technology, financials, and scalability

4

Value Creation

Hands-on operational support via Lever Solutions

5

Exit Strategy

Strategic sales, IPOs, or secondary market transactions
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Proven Team

  • Leadership team and Investment Committee with strong track record of success across our target sectors success across.
  • Experience with 50+ exits and 100+ active investments through previous work.

Unique Deal Access

  • ‘Insider’ deal flow cultivated with institutional, corporate, and VC partners.
  • ‘First access’ to deal flow from network partners’ services and programming.
  • Venture Studio Network intensively nurtures high-potential deal flow pipeline.

Compelling Opportunity

  • Access to vast innovation hubs across the world.
  • Limited Series A Funds across the US create favorable deal mechanics.

Value-Add Capabilities

  • Active portfolio engagement drives results
  • LP network, preferred partners, and SMEs accelerate portfolio company momentum.
  • Large investor network to support co and follow-on capital for the LeverVenture portfolio.

Meet our team

Our core team

Managing Partners

José Vasquéz

CEO - Managing Partner

Peleg Chevion

President - Managing Partner

Anthony Donatelli

Chief Finance & Risk Officer

Karim Botros

Board Member - Chief Investment Advisor

Meet Our Team

Senior Team

Alex Turner

Salvador

Vassallo

Alex Turner

Jenice

Contreras

Alex Turner

Isabelle

Olaes

Alex Turner

Claudia

Olaes, MBA

Advisors

Alex Turner

Pierre

Heurtebize

Alex Turner

Julie

Jacono

Alex Turner

Etienne

Fourquet

Alex Turner

Charles

Lucas

Commitment to Social Impact through Lever Foundation

Economic Empowerment

Fostering financial stability and growth in underserved communities.

Health Innovation

Advancing medical research and healthcare solutions.

Venture Ecosystem Development

Building robust support systems for entrepreneurs and startups.

GP carried interest commitment to foundation initiatives

Leveraged infrastructure for maximum impact

Strategic alignment with LP philanthropic goals

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Salvador Vassallo

Senior Partner-Investor Relations

  • Extensive Global network of investor relationships.
  • Enables identification and engagement in lucrative investment opportunities.
  • Strong connections with established financial institutions and investment networks.

Jenice Contreras

President Lever Foundation

  • Visionary leader in economic empowerment, serving as President and CEO of the Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development.
  • Founded The Inovar Group, excels in public health consulting and Federal grant management through HRSA.
  • Recognized with awards like Woman of Note in Non-Profit by Crain’s and the Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Award for her commitment to community development.

Isabelle Olaes

Global Investor Relations

  • Global Advocate and Co-Creator of the ETHAN (‘E’veryone ‘T’ogether ‘H’elp ‘A’utism ‘N’ow) Project.
  • Spoke at Miss America, Smart Business, Disney, Universal, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
  • AFL-CIO Intern at the White House/Capitol Hill, and International Law/Business Intern—Legal trade and investment transactions at Florida State University.
  • University of Cambridge and Oberlin College – Phi Beta Kappa, Robinson Scholarship, and Valedictorian.
  • Scholar Athlete, played at Wimbledon, Queens, Hurlingham, and Monte Carlo.

Claudia Olaes, MBA

Global Investor Relations

  • State Representative Candidate, Global Advocate, and Co-Creator of the Art Gallery, “His Ability: Autism Seen Through His Sisters’ Eyes”.
  • Featured in Vogue, spoke at Google, Miss America, Disney, Alleluia Ball, and Smart Business.
  • MIT, University College of London, Eastern University, and Oberlin College – Robinson Scholarship and Valedictorian.

Pierre Heurtebize

Partner, Due Diligence

  • Strong background in due diligence and deal vetting from PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Track record of over 60 transactions ranging from $10M to $10BN across Europe, Australia, and the US
  • Specializes in retail, SaaS, and technology spaces

Julie Jacono

Senior Partner, Innovation and Impact

  • Current CEO of JumpStart, Inc. with over $200 Million in Funds Under Management
  • Former Executive VP & Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at The MetroHealth System
  • Extensive career including key roles at Invacare and global leadership at Sunrise Medical
  • BS in Engineering and MBA from Case Western Reserve University, Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School

Etienne Fourquet

Partner, M&A and Capital Markets

  • 6 years at PwC in Audit and Transaction Services, 6 years in M&A advisory at Bucéphale Finance
  • Experience in financial due diligence, mergers, acquisitions, and fundraising operations
  • Worked on deals ranging from €5M start-up fundraisings to €1BN+ large-cap transactions

Charles Lucas

Partner, Technology and AI Strategy

  • Former Consulting Manager at Artefact, driving AI projects for industry giants
  • Successful entrepreneur with experience in scaling tech companies
  • Expertise in bridging technology and business strategies, with a focus on AI applications