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Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff

Investor

General Partner at ADIV

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Writes $500K – $5M checks · typically $1M

About

Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff is Managing Partner at ADIV, an aerospace and defense venture capital initiative focused on resilient and sustainable solutions. He founded Ascent in 2018 to develop electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft connectivity and established U-AID, a drone-based humanitarian aid initiative for Ukraine. Previously, he held executive positions at Airbus Helicopters across Asia Pacific and Latin America, and has invested in and founded ventures in education and technology sectors.

Experience

  1. Beyond AeroStrategic Advisorcurrent2025 — presentAbu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
  2. NYU Stern School of Business at NYU Abu DhabiAdjunct Associate Professorcurrent2025 — presentAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
  3. ADIVCo-Founder & Managing Partnercurrent2025 — presentAbu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
  4. Starburst AerospacePartner2024 — 2025Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
  5. AscentFounder & CEO2018 — 2025Singapore
  6. Milky.ChatCo-Founder2016 — 2019Singapore
  7. REAPRA PTE. LTD.Senior Advisor, Aviation2017 — 2018Singapore
  8. Airbus HelicoptersHead of Strategy & Marketing - Southeast Asia Pacific Region2015 — 2017Singapore
  9. Airbus HelicoptersCCO - Vice President, Customers2011 — 2017Singapore
  10. Açaí Rich TechnologiesFounder & CEO2010 — 2011Paris Area, France
  11. Airbus HelicoptersHead of Marketing & Sales Manager2007 — 2009Santiago Province, Chile
  12. Airbus HelicoptersMarketing & Communication Manager2002 — 2007Mexico City Area, Mexico
  13. Airbus HelicoptersBusiness Intelligence Analyst2002Paris Area, France

Skills & more

Executive AdvisoryStrategic ConsultingHigher EducationInvestmentsPartner EngagementVendor RelationsCharitiesBusiness StrategyStrategic PartnershipsFundraisingEntrepreneurshipStart-ups
+12 moreAviationAerospaceBusiness DevelopmentSalesMarketingMarketing StrategyMarket AnalysisInternational SalesMentoringStrategic ThinkingStrategic PlanningAnalytical Skills

Languages Arabic · English · French · Portuguese · Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff?
Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff is Managing Partner at ADIV, an aerospace and defense venture capital initiative focused on resilient and sustainable solutions. He founded Ascent in 2018 to develop electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft connectivity and established U-AID, a drone-based humanitarian aid initiative for Ukraine. Previously, he held executive positions at Airbus Helicopters across Asia Pacific and Latin America, and has invested in and founded ventures in education and technology sectors.
Where does Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff work?
Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff is General Partner at ADIV.
What check size does Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff write?
Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
Where did Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff go to school?
Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff studied at INSEAD (EMBA | Executive, Business Administration and Management); Airbus Leadership University (FAST, Business Administration and Management); EDHEC Business School (Master, European Business).

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Also attended EDHEC Business School114

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Also attended University of Birmingham91

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Also attended Sorbonne University5

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Shared employers

Also worked at Beyond Aero3

Christoph BehnInvestor at Better Ventures Central LlcKobi ShkuriInvestment Committee at eSeedHugo TarléFounder at Beyond Aero

Also worked at REAPRA PTE. LTD.2

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