Ian Katonka – Junior Associate Partner Ian is an Associate Partner at Kylla, operating at the intersection of global venture capital, cross-border structuring, and strategic investment advisory. Drawing on his background as a former national sports champion, he approaches each project with precision, focus, and a drive for performance. With executive certifications from London Business…
Chandrakant Dwivedy – Investment Manager Chandrakant Dwivedy is an Investment Manager at Kylla, having advanced from Investment Analyst to Senior Investment Analyst before assuming his current role in November 2025. He channels global capital into growth-focused firms across India, Southeast Asia, and beyond, blending innovation with sustainable impact. With over 20 years of experience in…
Shah Mehboob – Relationship Manager Shah Mehboob, leads Kylla’s Amsterdam/GCC office and is a key member of the firm’s Leadership Team. He has been directly involved in numerous successful investment transactions—ranging from capital raises to identifying companies that delivered strong, long-term returns. Shah holds degrees and professional qualifications in management and finance, including ACCA, ACMA?CGMA,…
Zsófia Fazekas – Junior Investment Manager Zsófia is a driven Investment Analyst at Kylla Corporate Transactions with a solid academic foundation in economics and finance. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Economics from Corvinus University of Budapest and completed her Master’s in Finance at the University of Amsterdam, where she specialized in Corporate Finance.…
Daniel Shear – Investment Analyst Daniel Shear is an Investment Analyst at Kylla, where he supports the Amsterdam office with a wide range of activities, including financial analysis, corporate transactions, the support of Kylla’s Investment Managers, and client servicing. His full name is Muhammad Shehryar Ali, though within Kylla and in international business settings, he…
Teun de Koning – Investment Analyst Teun is an ambitious individual with a strong foundation in business administration. Having a degree in Secondary Vocational Education, Entrepreneur Retail Management, and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Avans University of Applied Sciences, Teun recently completed a pre-master’s in Business Administration from the Radboud University in The Netherlands…
Sara Kasnetsi – Legal Counsel I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Global Law and have a strong interest in international business. Having relocated to the Netherlands early in my academic journey, I’ve built both my studies and professional path here. My role focuses on cross-border legal support, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal guidance. I also…
Hifsa Nisar – Executive Assistant Corporate Transactions Hifsa Nisar is an Executive Assistant Corporate Transactions at Kylla, where she provides dedicated support to our Investment Managers in the execution of complex corporate transactions. With over six years of professional experience across HR, administration, customer relations, and office management, she brings a strong organisational foundation and a…
Debbie van Dongen Debbie supports the Kylla team in accounting and office management. With her Jack-of-all-trades mindset, gets a kick from managing a wide variety of tasks. She has over 10 years’ experience in administrative work and at Kylla is looking forward to diving into the world of marketing as well. Debbie describes herself as…