Manuel Stotz
Manuel Stotz is a highly accomplished investor, an advocate for blockchain technology, and the President of TON Foundation, a nonprofit organization promoting The Open Network ecosystem. Stotz is a well-known name in financial markets with extensive experience in global investment and blockchain. He is also the Founder and CEO of Kingsway Capital, a London-based investment firm focused on frontier and emerging markets. Under his leadership, Kingsway manages multibillion-dollar assets and has invested in over 50 blockchain companies, including Blockchain.com and Animoca Brands. In addition to his financial endeavors, he is committed to philanthropy.
Manuel Stotz Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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President
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Investment Analyst
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Private Equity Summer Analyst
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Investment Analyst
Academic History
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B.S., Economics with Honors
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Stotz is one of the leading investors in frontier markets, investing in equities in countries like Egypt, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
He recognized the transformative potential of blockchain technology, and has backed over 50 blockchain sector leaders, including Animoca Brands, Blockchain.com, CoinDCX, and TON coin.
Prior to TON Foundation and Kingsway, he was a Partner and Fund Manager at THS Partners, the UK-based global equity investment firm acquired by Swiss fund manager GAM in 2016.
He started his career as an Investment Analyst for Goldman Sachs Investment Partners and was a Private Equity Summer Analyst for The Blackstone Group.
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Stotz has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, The Block, and Real Vision.