CV Labs

Involved in building CV VC from the start, an expert in blockchain, crypto, entrepreneurship, and VC investing. Has 10+ years of international experience across finance, VC/PE, and strategy at firms like Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, and LGT, and holds degrees from the University of St. Gallen.

An entrepreneur and investor with 20+ years in the digital startup scene who built and exited companies including FaroTV and Atizo before focusing on blockchain. Co-founded the Swiss Blockchain Federation, serving as board member and chairman of its Expert Council.

Co-founder and CIO of CV VC with a 20-year career in international corporate banking, finance, and industrial advisory. Previously a banker at JPMorgan Chase and an M&A advisor to the chemical industry; holds an MBA from East Carolina University.

Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC, which he grew from 28 member companies in 2003 into the world's leading free zone with over 20,000 member companies by 2021.

Alex von Frankenberg is an investor focused on Bitcoin, cryptocurrency infrastructure, and artificial intelligence startups and funds through a family office, holding multiple board positions. He is the author of "Bitcoin - Das ehrliche Geld," with English and Spanish editions planned for 2026, and speaks publicly on innovation, startups, and blockchain topics. Von Frankenberg has over 20 years of experience in corporate venture capital and supporting innovation ecosystems.

Antonio brings 25 years of global investment experience spanning McKinsey & Co, investment banking, and family offices. He has managed single-family office portfolios for 18 years, investing across early- to late-stage companies and sectors, and more recently has focused on emerging technologies and AI-driven ventures.

A Crypto Valley ecosystem figure with a background in banking and technology at Swiss and German institutions before moving into blockchain as an entrepreneur and founding member of multiple crypto startups. Serves on the board of the Crypto Valley Association and holds an MBA from the Vienna University of Economics and Business.

An experienced marketing, events, and engagement manager with a background in B2B and B2C industries, handling event hosting and summit participation for CV Labs.

Founder of Swiss consulting firm RSNDL with 29 years in finance and over five in digital assets, advising startups in regenerative finance and digital art. Named Financial Services Ambassador for the GBBC in 2024, with prior roles at Deutsche Bank, Reuters, Pictet & Cie, J.P. Morgan, and Digivault.

A fintech professional experienced in crypto assets and blockchain who was Head of Business Development & Partnerships for Binance Africa and founded a crypto asset consultancy and a fintech advisory firm.

Bruno Delvaux is a Partner at Hub71. He has previous experience as an account manager in marketing and advertising, with skills in sales leadership and marketing. He is trilingual in Spanish, French, and English.

Joined CV Labs in December 2022 after graduating from the University of Exeter with a BA in International Relations and Modern Languages, bringing marketing experience from the FMCG industry.

The first point of contact at CV Labs, handling offers, contracts, hospitality, and customer happiness. Previously drove projects for a Brazilian women's group and is a University of St. Gallen graduate who speaks four languages.

Began a mediamatician apprenticeship at CV Labs in August 2021 after a preliminary design course at the Lucerne School of Art, focusing on design for blockchain marketing.

Fabian Delvaux is a Program Partner at Hub71 with experience in business development, ecosystem building, and operations. He supports digital asset teams with growth and scaling initiatives.

Grows CV Labs' tech and digital assets community and organizes conferences such as the CV Summit and the Blockchain Hub at Slush. Previously worked in blockchain security and launched the first Swiss Blockchain Security initiative.

Francesca Conti is Head of Startup Activation at CV VC. She has worked with corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders on content creation and project management, serving as a liaison between clients and internal teams.

Leads CV Labs' marketing efforts including PR, websites, and social media. Previously a marketing manager at a sustainable fashion magazine; holds an MA in Marketing Management from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Investor and ecosystem builder who invests in and supports early-stage startups, having built and scaled the CV Labs Accelerator and founded multiple ventures himself.

A Chartered Accountant and CFA charterholder educated at the University of Cape Town with roles in investment banking, M&A, and private equity across London, New York, and South Africa. Focuses on impact-led capital into technology businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Jelena Jesin serves as Events & Sales Manager at CV Labs, where she organizes initiatives connecting founders, investors, and partners within the Web3 ecosystem in Switzerland. Her background includes academic training in marketing, PR, and international business, along with experience in luxury services. She focuses on ecosystem development and the relationship between network formation and long-term value creation in Web3 and AI sectors.

A blockchain and crypto investor who built the blockchain practice of a Big Four consultancy, led a team at an L1 startup, and bootstrapped his own eight-figure fund.

A fintech and Web3 expert with 25+ years in finance including senior roles at UBS. Founder of METI Advisory AG advising startups and arts ventures on digital finance, risk, and strategy; a Ph.D. economist and former Cambridge researcher recognized among Switzerland's Top 30 Web3 voices.

Nicolas Kiep is an Investment Associate at CV VC focused on agricultural technology and brain and mental health startups. His investment interests span digital innovation and emerging technologies applied to sustainability and health sectors.

Patrik Bruderer founded Bruderer Business Consulting GmbH in 2006 while studying law in Zurich and Geneva, and holds a lic. iur. and MLaw from the University of Zurich. He has served as a back-office manager, consultant, HR manager, and CFO service provider for small and medium-sized enterprises, and has founded or held ownership and management positions in multiple gastronomy and holding companies. He currently serves as a member of the board of directors at EHC Chur AG.

Philipp Rickenbacher is Chairman of the Board at CV VC and works as an advisor, board member, and investor. He spent 20 years at Julius Baer, serving as CEO from 2019 to 2024 and previously holding leadership roles in Trading, Advisory Solutions, Financial Intermediaries, and Swiss Banking, and earlier worked as a McKinsey consultant across banking, healthcare, and transportation. He studied biotechnology at ETH Zurich and completed the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program and the Singularity Executive Program.

Berlin-based with over a decade of experience building sustainable organizations, developing the CV Labs ecosystem in Germany. A female founder and business angel focused on circular economy and sustainability.