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Alexandra Korijn

Project Lead, IMP+ Systems Change Investing

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Alison Fort

CEO Foundation

Email: alison@katapultfoundation.org
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CEO and Board member Katapult Foundation.

Anita Schjøll Brede

Board Member

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Anthony Bellafiore

Investment Manager

Email: anthony@katapult.vc
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Anthony is a veteran VC investor with experience stemming from institutions such as LaunchCapital and Entrepreneur First. Additionally, he has significant experience as an early-stage operator, having been on the foundational team of GoingVC, where he grew the firm’s customer base and annual revenue by 15x and 35x, respectively, in his time as COO. He has also been involved in building both venture scout networks and angel syndicates, and has led processes for private investments across a range of verticals, including ocean and climate, where he now focuses at Katapult.

Beniamino Bruno

Venture Partner, Katapult Africa

Email: bruno@katapult.vc
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8 years experience as an angel, M&A specialist and operator at C-suite level In venture-backed African startups.

Britta Gruenig Castelli

Project Director, NIIA

Email: britta@katapultfoundation.org
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Project Director, Nordic Impact Investing Academy

Camilla Hagen Sørli

Board Member Foundation

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Carl Strøm Walton

Investment Director

Email: carl@katapult.vc
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Carl co-led investment (selection to execution) and fundraising of three of Katapult’s Climate Tech funds over 2021-23. From 2024 onwards, Carl is leading portfolio management, investor relations and exit strategy for 8 Katapult funds (100 startup investments). Prior to Katapult, Carl spent nearly a decade as part of top-ranked equity research teams at UBS and BofAML, covering Consumer and Capital Goods companies with $290bn of market capitalisation.

Danielle DeRose

Programme Manager Foundation

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Dr. Dennis Fritsch

Oceans Systems Change Investment Lead

Email: dennis@katapult.vc
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Dennis is a marine biologist and ocean finance expert with experience from Minderoo Foundation, UNEP FI, and Responsible Investor. A long-time friend of Katapult Ocean, he now leads our work on Oceans Systems Change Investing. Dennis also serves as a Senior Advisor to the Oceano Azul Foundation.

Dr. Frank Niederländer

Board Member Foundation

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Evita Zanuso

Head of Strategic Partnerships Foundation, Lead Nordic Impact Investing Academy

Email: evita@katapultfoundation.org
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Fabrice Boullé

Portfolio Advisor, Katapult Africa

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Felix Shier

Data Science Analyst

Email: felix.shier@katapult.vc
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Fredrik Winther

Chief Strategy Officer

Email: Fredrik@katapult.vc
Phone: +4792459919
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Seasoned early- stage impact investor, tech startup eco-system builder and innovation expert. Previously partner and early-stage investor at 2M2D, CEO of startup eco-system builder Oslo Business Region, and extensive experience as innovation- and management consultant. Phd Industrial Economics.

Helena Jensby

Marketing & Communication Manager

Email: helena@katapult.vc
Phone: +47 454 64 390
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Helena is a strategic communications professional with background in international relations and organization studies. With a passion for sustainability and stakeholder engagement, she brings experience from the renewable energy sector — most recently leading communications at Energy Valley — and from global scientific collaboration at NORSAR. At Katapult Ocean, she leads communications and marketing, helping to amplify the stories and solutions shaping a more sustainable ocean future.

Humberto Trevino

AI & Data Analytics Director

Email: humberto@katapult.vc
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Ida Falbakken

Co Founder Katapult X

Email: ida@katapult.tech
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Ingrid Maurstad

Impact Director

Email: im@katapult.vc
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Fourteen years of experience within the impact- and project management field in Ferd Social Entrepreneurs and the Norwegian Confederation of Sports. Masters degree in Strategy and Management from NHH, the Norwegian school of Economics, experience from startups and entrepreneurship through the Norwegian School of Entrepreneurship and Wits Business School.

Isabelle Juillard-Thompsen

Board Member Foundation

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Jed Emerson

Board Member Foundation

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Jonas Skattum Svegaarden

CEO Ocean

General Partner

Email: jonas@katapult.vc
Phone: +4791140478
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Experienced investment manager and co-founder of the most successful sustainable investing hedge fund in the Nordics. Global experience with small cap investments in non-listed and listed companies within aquaculture, energy and transportation. Pre-IPO investment, debt and equity financing experience.

Kosisochukwu Mokwe

Program Associate

Email: kosi@katapult.vc
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Experienced startup-centered program coordinator with BA in Global Challenges from the African Leadership University.

Le Minh Nguyen

AI and Analytics Associate

Email: le@katapult.vc
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Lucretia Chopera

Deal Flow Manager

Email: lucretia@katapult.vc
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Lucretia brings over 18 years of VC and PE experience across Africa, with a strong track record in deal sourcing, portfolio management, and exits. She has supported numerous accelerators and female-focused funds, and now leads Katapult Ocean’s deal flow efforts in Africa, working closely with OceanHub Africa to accelerate ocean-impact startups across the region.

Maureen Brésil

Associate Director Katapult Ocean Asia

Email: maureen@katapult.vc
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Based in Singapore, Maureen leads Katapult Ocean’s presence in Asia. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Kul Loesningar 3, an impact VC fund focused on ocean preservation. With a background as a process engineer and CTO, Maureen made a bold pivot into impact investing, driven by her deep connection to nature and passion for the ocean.

Merete Torp

Accounting Manager

Email: merete@katapult.vc
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Works closely with the companies within the group and is responsible for accounting, annual reporting, and financial tasks. Has 6 years + experience from different industries, from logistics to consulting and has a passion for nature and family life.

Odd Egil Kanestrøm

CFO

Email: oek@expgroup.no
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Ofek Liepaz

Venture Capital Scout

Email: ofek@katapult.vc
Phone: tel:+27798620005
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Ofek comes from a background in climate tech and sustainability, with hands-on experience at early-stage startups across Africa and Europe. He has worked across product, growth, and business development, helping to launch and scale digital platforms focused on climate action and innovation. At Katapult Ocean, he focuses on sourcing and evaluating ocean-impact startups across Africa, driven by a deep passion for marine conservation and sustainable solutions.

Paulina Jaeck

Finance Manager

Email: pj@expgroup.no
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Works closely with the companies within the group and is responsible for budgeting, cash flow, annual reporting, and financial and legal tasks. Has 10 years + experience from several industries and has a passion for sustainable businesses.

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