ABOUT US
Upview Ventures
We are a Colombian-Arab Venture Firm and Studio backed by a group of family holdings with more than 20 years of experience in Colombia, The United States and the Middle East. We have a diversified portfolio of companies. More than investing in companies we also help shape entrepreneurs.
Therefore, we offer comprehensive services ranging from entrepreneurship training to acceleration programs, driving the growth of innovative projects.
Presence in several industries
Advisory Board
H.E. Khalifa
BinHendi
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Khalifa BinHendi is an Emirati businessman who plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the UAE community. Khalifa plays a strategic role in enriching the UAE’s social and economic scene. He heads several UAE-based national and international companies in different sectors such as retail, aviation, real estate, sports and hospitality.
Being part of one of Dubais most influential families he has a broad vision that allows for inclusion and innovation. Khalifa has created a massive footprint of innovation and he is a true visionary and futuristic leader within the UAE and globally.
H.E. Matar Al Hai
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He is an Emirati businessman with several ventures and holds the position of investor and strategic partner within a holding company that helps expand companies within the UAE. Matar is recognized for his skills and ability to obtain resources from around the world, as he comes from a very influential family in Dubai.
Matar’s knowledge and access helps many companies and investors acquire essential knowledge to be successful and run profitable businesses in the region.
H.E. Sultán
al-Qahtani
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Mr. Sultan Abdulmohsen Al-Qahtani is the CEO of Borouj Al-Khozama Company and a board member of various companies.
Investment, economic, development, industrial, educational and healthcare experiences spanning over 20 years, gained from internationally renowned companies.
In his current role at Borouj Al-Khuzamy, Sultan leads a multi-million dollar investment portfolio in specialized educational services with a focus on Saudi Vision 2030. Prior to joining Borouj Al-Khuzamy, he worked with various companies in the medical, education and real estate investment fields for 10 years as a manager and partner, where he spearheaded the launch and growth of those sectors.
Sultan holds the following positions and memberships:
– Partner and member of the board of directors of Sura Al-Watan Company Ltd.
– Partner and member of the board of Modern Field Company for Medical Services.
– Partner and board member of Al-Andalus Cosmetics and Detergents Company.
– Partner and board member of Top Thirteen Training Co. Ltd.
– Partner and member of the board of Barcode Advertising Co. Ltd.
– Partner and member of the board of Al-Thaghr Company for Commercial Investments.
– Partner and member of the board of Al-Thaghr College of Technology and Training Company.
– Partner and member of the board of Orginka Environmental Services.
– Partner and member of the board of Nano Tech Co. Ltd.
– Investor on NUARIS application.
– Investor on clean application.
– Member of the Board of Directors of the Saudi-Iraqi Business Council.
– Special Advisor to His Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Abdul Majeed Al Saud.
Thomas Nørøxe
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Thomas Nørøxe is managing director at JOE & THE JUICE, where he joined the management team in 2019. Previously, he was a partner at Valedo Partners, a Stockholm-based middle market private equity firm, where he was involved in consumer and technology companies, including JOE & THE JUICE, and became a shareholder in 2013.
He was a member of the Board of Directors and chairman of the Audit and Risk Committees before joining the management team. His career began at UBS Investment Bank in London, where he was a Director at the time. He holds an M.Sc. in Finance and Accounting from Copenhagen Business School, Denmark.
ALFONSO
CAHERO
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Dr. Alfonso Cahero is an internationally recognized financier and businessman. He is the chairman and founder of Cahero Holding, a global business conglomerate.
He graduated from the University of London, received a Master’s degree in Finance (MSc Fin.) from the Rome Business School and a PhD in Economics and Finance (PhD Eco & Fin.) from Charles University in Prague. He completed his specialization in Financial Technology (Sp. Fintech) at Harvard VPAL.
In 2003, he founded Cahero Capital and Cahero Construction, financing large scale and impact projects. In 2009, he founded Cahero Real Estate, expanding its construction infrastructure. In 2013 he consolidated his position as president and founder of Cahero Holding, based in Dubai with offices in Monaco, Miami and Mexico.
In his new book, Dr. Cahero identifies the fears that often prevent entrepreneurs from moving forward – the fear of failure, the unknown, the expectations of others and the limitations of the past – and shares a framework for overcoming them and living more consistently and fearlessly.
Melanie
Mohr
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Melanie Mohr is an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in media, marketing and mobile technology, and six years in the Web3 space. She has co-founded one of the industry leading companies of Web3 infrastructure. She has found the support of world recognized families and investor such as Tim Draper.
Melanie is an advisor and advisory board member to several dedicated blockchain funds and technology companies including CVlabs, Crypto Oasis, Hashed, Moralis Web3 Technologies, STEP.app and H2, the Silicon Valley tech network.
She is a senior advisor to the global consulting firm Roland Berger, bringing her expertise in cryptoeconomics.
Management Team
María Paula Charry Mejía
Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Of Staff
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María Paula Charry is Chief Marketing Officer and mentor in communication and marketing at Upview Ventures. She is also a strategic partner and angel investor in several companies.
She is social communicator and journalist with an emphasis in marketing from Universidad de La Sabana. She has worked as a consultant in companies in various sectors, from artificial intelligence to fashion, helping in marketing strategies and capital raising.
She has been a judge, speaker and mentor in entrepreneurship events in institutions such as INALDE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey and Startup Weekend.
She began her career at Bayer as communications manager for the Andean region and coordinated communications for the International Festival of Sacred Music in Bogota.
Gentil Charry Bonillla
General Counsel & Chief Operational Officer
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General Counsel and Chief Operational Officer of Upview Ventures. He is also an advisor in legal matters to start ups in several industries. Also advising them on capital raising.
Gentil has held leadership roles in organizations like DAS (Administrative Department of Security), BBVA, Bancafé and Banco Nacional de Comercio and private security companies, based in Colombia.
Juan Pablo Albán
Chief Investment Officer
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His professional career has been shaped in the field of business management and strategic marketing. He has a solid background as a Business Administrator from Universidad ICESI, supported by a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing from EAFIT and a certification as a Professional Mentor from Universidad de los Andes. With more than a decade immersed in the financial, fintech and ecommerce fields, he has led significant challenges in key areas.
His experience has focused on brand positioning, the introduction and transformation of digital products, and the formulation of digital marketing strategies. He has contributed to business development and expansion, applying consultative selling techniques in both corporate and startup environments.
His specialized focus has been oriented towards financial modeling, crucial for the conception and execution of effective business strategies, either to drive sales growth or to raise capital in various lines of investment.
Germán galvis
Chief Financial Officer
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Germán is a Business Administrator from Universidad Externado de Colombia, with a specialization in Finance and Project Evaluation and a Master’s Degree in Energy Management. He has been Financial Consultant in entities such as Banco de Occidente, Carbocol S.A., Minercol Ltda. and United Nations. On the other hand, he has been an expert in company valuations for more than 20 years.
Alexandra Romero
Venture Analyst
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Professional in Advertising and Marketing, with more than 5 years of experience in customer service and commercial areas such as Retail, Banking and now as a venture and business development analyst. Alexandra is able to analyze data, identify business opportunities and develop business strategies that drive innovative projects. Her expertise also includes business modeling and cost analysis.
Partners
