New Adviser to the Board
08/11/2021 07:00
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RNS Number : 5715R S-Ventures PLC 08 November 2021
8 November 2021
S-VENTURES PLC
("S-Ventures" or the "Company")
New Adviser to the Board
S-ventures plc are delighted to welcome Julien Machot as an advisor to the
board.
Julien Machot is the Managing Partner of VERSO Capital, an asset manager
focused on alternative assets, including private equity, venture capital
especially in foodtech and agritech, and real estate.
Julien started his career as an entrepreneur in the field of management
education, building a successful company across 14 European countries. In
2012, Julien sold his company and started his career in Private Banking in
Switzerland where he worked for Mirabaud and for EFG Bank. Since 2017,
following the launch of VERSO Capital, he has invested in high-profile
foodtech companies including Impossible Foods, EAT Just, and TurtleTree Labs.
To date, Julien Machot has invested over USD 400 million while expanding VERSO
Capital operations in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, the United Arab Emirates and
offshore in the British Virgin Islands with its own regulated professional
mutual fund.
Scott Livingston commented:
"Julien is an extremely well-established food tech investor and has worked
with some of the most impressive food and consumer businesses in the last few
years. I firmly believe Julien will add massive value to our business as we
look to expand in food tech and healthy snacking"
Julien Machot commented:
"The S Ventures model is unique in the European landscape; there is an
unprecedented market opportunity to acquire foodtech and CPG companies and
optimize operations, resources, and distribution all under the same roof. I
intend to contribute with my private equity and foodtech experience to Scott
Livingston and his team."
For further information, please contact:
The Company
Robert Hewitt +44 (0) 1932 400 224
AQSE Corporate Adviser and Broker:
VSA Capital Limited
Andrew Raca/Pascal Wiese - Corporate Finance +44 (0) 20 3005 5000
Andrew Monk (Corporate Broking)
Andrew Monk (Corporate Broking)
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