Florian founded EVIDENT with the vision to promote the world's collective pursuit of improbable ideas. His goal is to enable more people to invest in impactful alternative assets that present the investment opportunities of our lifetime. Before starting EVIDENT, he served as CEO of a publicly listed commodities trading technology company. Having built startups since being a student, Florian earlier co-founded FinFabrik, a blockchain technology company that was acquired in 2020. His prior corporate career spanned financial services consulting with the Boston Consulting Group in Vienna and New York, and wealth and asset management with Credit Suisse in Switzerland, London, and Singapore. Florian is an economist by training and holds a PhD from the University of Vienna. In his free time, Florian is a passionate amateur road cyclist and a trail runner in the hills of Hong Kong. He teaches fintech at Hong Kong University and serves on the FinTech Advisory Board of the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong.
As an early joiner of EVIDENT, and with years of experience in the fintech ecosystem in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Belgium, Thomas oversees and coordinates various departments within EVIDENT, implementing the broader business strategy and vision. Driven by his hunger for disruption in traditional finance, Thomas has also been active as an investor and shaper of fintech ecosystems in web3, defi, tokenization and blockchain. He holds a BSc in Business Management from the University of Antwerp, and is a passionate hiker in the hills of Hong Kong.
Hemant has been with EVIDENT from its early days. He manages a team of software engineers and product specialists across front-end, back-end, and blockchain technologies. His responsibilities include leading software development, ensuring platform security, and continuously building out the engineering team with top talent. As a specialist for backend architecture and application security, he worked as an applications engineer and technology lead in a range of FinTech and trading technology companies in Hong Kong and in Rakuten Inc as Applications Engineer. Hemant holds an MSc in Information Technology from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and an MBA in Digital Finance. Hemant loves driving and exploring new places and, in his free time, enjoys cooking delicious Indian dishes.
Arnold joined EVIDENT to build and lead EVIDENT Capital Advisors, the alternative asset fundraising practice within the Group, focusing on digital assets. Prior to joining EVIDENT, Arnold helped build and led a digital asset fundraising practice, working with top-tier global Private Equity/VC funds and Hedge Funds, as well as professional investors ranging from Single Family Offices, HWNI to Institutional Investors. Arnold spent a combined 15+ years in Fundraising, Investment Banking (Mergers & Acquisitions and Coverage), Corporate Finance and Strategic Advisory with global institutions such as Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Scotiabank and BMO Capital Markets in Canada and Hong Kong.
To stay sharp, Arnold has a passion for hybrid racing, running on the road/track/trails, weight training, tennis, golf and basketball.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Major in Finance) from the University of Alberta in Canada.
Kenneth has been working with various multinational investment management companies and major custodian banks, and well experienced in managing product lifecycles, client servicing, operation and risk management in fund products of different structures and types of investments e.g. hedge funds, funds of hedge funds, authorized mutual funds, private equities, alternative investments, and other structured products.
Prior to joining Evident, Kenneth was the Chief Operating Officer and serving as well in the investment management committee and senior management team with an offshore asset management company specializing in private equities, funds of hedge funds, and alternative investments. He is a fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and member of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants. He obtained his first degree of BBA(Hon.) major in Professional Accounting from the HKUST, and also an MBA from the UNSW Sydney.
Mr. Wai has more than 18 years of solid experience in asset allocation, fund management and providing investment and wealth management solutions experience for institutions, ultra-high net worth families and individuals. Prior joining EVIDENT, Mr. Wai was an Executive Director and CEO of an offshore asset manager, Investment Director of a Chinese Family Office and Chairman of the Investment Committee. He specialized at macroeconomic analysis and asset allocation strategies, familiarized with different kind of investment products and hedge funds, private and alternative investments, trusts and family succession planning, etc.. The multi-asset global FoFs portfolio he managed was awarded the Best Global Fund Portfolio Award by the AI magazine in 2016. He was awarded “Financial Advisor Award – Gold Award” and “Best Financial Plan Award” by the Benchmark magazine in 2011. Mr. Wai graduated from the University of Hong Kong. He is a CFA® charterholder and CFPCM certificant.
As Partnerships Lead for the European market, Emma is responsible for fostering strategic alliances and building capital bridges throughout the continent, focusing on both London and Greece as pivotal hubs. Emma’s journey over the past decade in brand advisory, PR, and event strategy, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a wide range of bespoke brands and artists has been instrumental in honing her skills in building diverse, impactful communities. Her approach, blending elements from behavioral economics and game theory, is geared towards fostering rare and sustainable networks that drive real-world impact.
🚀 Front-End Developer with 7+ years in Vue.js, TypeScript, and SCSS. I bring creativity and technical expertise to every project. Currently working with EVIDENT, where I am honing my skills in crafting seamless user experiences.
💡 Proficient in Vue.js, I excel in translating complex designs into efficient code. TypeScript ensures the robustness of my projects, while SCSS adds finesse to styles. My career spans diverse web applications and interactive interfaces.
🛠️ Constantly evolving, I embrace emerging technologies to stay ahead. Collaborating on innovative projects fuels my passion for continuous learning.
Asit as a UX/UI designer at the EVIDENT is engaged in building the next big thing. He is an enthusiastic and forward-thinking UX/UI designer with a passion for crafting digital experiences that seamlessly blend aesthetics with functionality. Asit’s journey in the design realm is more than a profession; it's a dedication to creating intuitive and delightful interactions that leave lasting impressions. He thrives on the belief that design is not just about making things look good but about making them work effortlessly.
He has a total of 8 years of experience in hsi whole IT career in which he has developed web and mobile applications. He has also worked with various backend and frontend technologies like Node JS, PHP, Laravel, Codeigniter 3, cake PHP and ionic angular. He did his post-graduation in MCA from GTU i.e. Gujarat Technological University, Gujarat.
His strengths are he is self-motivated, hard-working, well-focussed and a disciplined person. Ganesh’s long-term goal is to achieve a good position where he can build his career and help the organization too.
Fenil is an Experienced Full Stack Developer with over 8+ years of versatile expertise in building scalable web applications. Proficient in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as modern frameworks such as React and Angular. Skilled in backend development using Nextjs, and PHP, with proficiency in databases and RESTful API implementation. Strong knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, along with DevOps practices. Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality solutions, he thrives in collaborative environments and continuously stays updated with the latest industry trends.
Shyam Prasad is from Guwahati, Assam, India. A fourth-year Computer Science Engineering student at Assam Engineering College. Rekindling his childhood fascination with computers, he immersed himself in programming during his second year. Rapidly advancing to MERN stack development, he actively participates in hackathons, contributes articles, and tackles diverse projects.
His ambition is to excel as a Full-Stack developer and transition into Blockchain Development. Known for my diligence, kindness, and sincerity, he approaches responsibilities with dedication, consistently delivering the best. Beyond coding, his passions include singing, writing, and curating music and movie collections. He is committed to personal growth and contributing to both family and society.
Devanshee is armed with an MBA in Finance and a Business Analytics certification from IIM Indore. As a CFA Level 1 candidate, she demonstrates a deep commitment to financial excellence. Her role at EVIDENT encompasses managing social media platforms, conducting market research and analysis, formulating strategic plans for growth, and engaging in stakeholder communication. She also plays a key role in enhancing the company's industry knowledge and leveraging blockchain technology. Devanshee's prior experiences at State Street Corporation and Finology Ventures have sharpened her skills in operations and digital media. In her role at EVIDENT, she seamlessly integrates her diverse skills to drive innovation and business growth.
As a investment strategist and fundraising analyst, Pradyumn's passion lies in helping organizations achieve their financial goals by creating and executing successful fundraising strategies through the means of debt and equity. With a proven track record of securing funds, he has developed a keen understanding of the techniques and tactics required to engage investors and build lasting relationships.
Pradyumn's expertise includes crafting compelling fundraising pitches, conducting investor research and market analysis, developing cultivation and stewardship plans, and leveraging technology to optimize fundraising efforts. Through a collaborative approach, he works closely with the leadership team to develop customized fundraising plans that align with company goals and values, and that resonate with investors.
