Our Team

After starting out on the Barclays grad scheme, Akbar travelled the world as an investment banker, always remaining a dedicated supporter of Liverpool Football Club. He spent Storfund’s first year attending Amazon seller support groups to understand their growth ambitions and financing pain points. Now, he looks after everything non-tech, creating a service that truly makes a difference to our clients.

Spirit animal – Bull

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A spearfisher in his free time, George spearheaded the creation of Storfund, having experienced waiting to get paid as an app creator. An economist and engineer, he designed Storfund’s mathematical models, after spending over 15 years working with investment banks across the world. He’s proud of both the people and the product, and how we have created something tangible, that has value and substance.

Spirit animal – Wolf

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A strategic finance director with over 20 years experience in global organisations, French-born Valerie believes in going beyond the numbers and turning them into a story. Her creativity is also evident outside the office, where she experiments in the kitchen and acts in a theatre troupe. She enjoys the ever-changing nature of Storfund, and how every person’s contributions are valued.

Spirit animal – Squirrel

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Born in Coventry and now based in London, Lukasz studied Politics and East European Studies at UCL. As Finance Manager at Storfund, he builds the financial infrastructure that helps turn marketplace complexity into scalable growth.

Lukasz is drawn to the team’s bias toward action and collaborative approach to solving complex problems. He brings nearly a decade of experience across traditional and emerging financial markets, including auditing global financial institutions at PwC, valuing private credit investments at Pantheon Ventures, and leading finance for Web3 and DeFi startups. This breadth gives him deep expertise in institutional credit, private markets, and alternative finance, paired with a pragmatic, solution-focused mindset.

Outside of work, Lukasz enjoys rugby (when injuries allow), tennis, long muddy walks with his girlfriend, cooking, reading, and sharing good wine with friends. He also speaks Polish, reflecting his family roots.

Spirit animal – Black Bear

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Nikki is our HR Manager. With a background in recruitment and psychology, she is passionate about understanding human behavior to create supportive and successful work environments. Having lived in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, Nikki brings a well-rounded, global perspective to her work. Outside of her professional life, she cherishes time with her son and family, enjoying the small moments – and a good glass of wine.

Spirit animal: Hummingbird

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Born and raised in Athens, Niki studied Finance at the University of Piraeus before starting her career in accounting. After gaining experience at firms of all sizes – including PwC and Deloitte – she decided to take on a new challenge. That led her to Storfund, where she joined as a Payment Analyst and later advanced to her current role as Management Accountant. Outside of work, you’ll likely find her at the gym or on the beach playing volleyball.

Spirit animal – Orca

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Marieta was born and raised in Romania, and moved to the UK in 2007. She studied Accountancy at Westminster Kingsway College and holds an AAT Diploma in Accounting. Marieta has worked in finance for almost 30 years and joined Storfund after being our bookkeeper for two years at an external agency. She believes that good people are the true value of a company, and really likes the culture and ethos of Storfund. Outside of work she enjoys traveling in Europe, particularly Greece.

Spirit animal – Deer

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Emy is a finance professional with a global perspective. After studying Economics & Finance at Oxford Brookes University, she worked in credit management in the UK before settling in Athens. Passionate about travel and culture, she enjoys theatre, hiking, and board games with friends in her free time.

Spirit animal – Panda

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With a diverse finance and law background, Sami joined Storfund in 2020, attracted by the company’s entrepreneurial drive and work ethics. Born in Beirut and currently based in Dubai, Sami speaks Arabic and enjoys the gym, golf and reading about history and politics. His philosophy? Focus on yourself and everything else will come into place at the right time.

Spirit animal – Dolphin

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Born in Tehran, Iran and now based in London, Atefeh brings an international perspective to the team. She holds a Bachelor of Law and a Master’s in International Commercial Law from Iran, as well as a Master of International Financial Law from King’s College London.
Atefeh is drawn to Storfund’s agility and its warm, collaborative, and supportive culture, which she believes creates the perfect environment for meaningful work and professional growth.
Outside of the office, she finds joy in reading Persian poetry, practicing origami, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Spirit animal – Falcon

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With three decades of experience in business across industries including robotics, garments and art, and across the world, Costas is well-placed to spearhead turnarounds at Storfund. As an entrepreneur, he understands sellers and the issues they face, and is a true believer in the idea that no problem is insurmountable.

Spirit animal – Pigeon

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Sana, a seasoned professional in energy and payments, specialised in corporate finance in the energy industry from 2009 to 2017. Transitioning to payments, he underwrote international merchant applications, joining Fiserv in 2020 as an underwriting team manager. Now the credit risk manager at Storfund, Sana’s expertise is a valuable asset in payments and financing, reflecting his dynamic career spanning risk management and corporate finance.

Spirit animal – Smilodon

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With a background in economics, Fawad started his journey in the world of fintech working across fintech banks, peer-to-peer lenders, and e-commerce. A passionate football and MMA fan, he supports Manchester United and regularly attends games. At Storfund, Fawad loves the collaborative environment and how data is used creatively to tailor funding solutions for clients.

Spirit animal – Snow leopard

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Kalypso is our Credit Risk Analyst. She holds a BSc in Mathematics and an MA in Finance, Banking, and Accounting. A quick learner and creative problem-solver, she thrives on tackling challenges. Outside work, she’s a nature and pet lover with a passion for travel.

Spirit Animal: Butterfly

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Oliver joined Storfund after nearly a decade with the ecommerce payment giant, WorldFirst. From leading the commercial teams to managing the firm’s largest strategic partnerships, Oliver played a pivotal role in the company’s growth, which was acquired by Ant Group, the world’s largest fintech, in 2019. Planning, drive and taking big swings are skills he applies to business and favourite hobby, golf.

Spirit animal – Seahorse

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Hailing from the sunny island of Lanzarote, Holly has a passion for business and languages. She studied Italian and Business at the University of Exeter, then spent four years at WorldFirst working with clients across Europe. As manager of the Client Success team, Holly is familiar with fighting hard for her clients’ interests, as she does when she competes in Muay Thai competitions.

Spirit animal – Lemur

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Having been born in Madrid, studied in France and worked in China, Daniel is multilingual and multicultural and likes to get out of his comfort zone. He’s worked in a range of industries, which has given him excellent communication skills, resilience, flexibility and open-mindedness.

Spirit animal – Chameleon

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Thomas, a customer relations expert with over 15 years of experience, has called Brighton home for over five years. Specialising in retail and finance, he is dedicated to supporting and developing Storfund clients. Known for his passion for client care and willingness to go the extra mile, Thomas is also a huge rugby fan, embodying teamwork and resilience both on and off the field.

Spirit animal – Fox

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Originally from California and now based in Texas, Carli brings an academic background in Finance Management to her role as Customer Success Executive at Storfund, with a focus on supporting TikTok Shop sellers. Before joining Storfund, Carli worked at a company dedicated exclusively to funding ecommerce businesses, giving her valuable insight into the needs and challenges of online sellers. Outside of work, Carli loves being outdoors – whether she’s boating, playing volleyball, or water skiing!

Spirit animal – Penguin

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Born in Frankfurt and now based in Athens, Sibel studied Business Administration and Economics with a focus on Finance at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University. At Storfund, she manages relationships with clients in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, bringing extensive experience in client and relationship management across the DACH region. She’s also passionate about sales and revenue growth and enjoys supporting cross-functional initiatives.

Sibel loves the agility and start-up spirit at Storfund, combined with a supportive and highly skilled team. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling — especially to the Greek islands — as well as cooking, painting, and photography. A fluent speaker of five languages, Sibel has a natural talent for planning and connecting with people, making her a great addition to the Customer Success team.

Spirit animal – Cheetah

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Joep is our Sales Director and is responsible for collaborations with new marketplaces. He has a decade of fintech experience, including the payments giant, WorldFirst, where he was Country Manager for the Netherlands, and the start-up Payaut, where he got to know the world of marketplaces. In his free time he enjoys going out for dinners and socializing with friends. He also takes a daily dive in the ocean.

Spirit animal – Panther

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Originally from Aberdeen, Scotland and now based in the West of Ireland, Jonathan Harper joins Storfund as Senior Account Manager, with a background in Business and ecommerce capital. What stands out most for Jonathan about Storfund is the collaborative and supportive team culture, along with the opportunity to offer a financial solution that directly addresses a critical challenge for sellers.

Outside of work, Jonathan makes time for football and golf whenever possible, as well as spending quality time with family – especially on a beach walk with a coffee in hand.

Spirit animal – Giraffe

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Meet Justin, our Senior Account Executive. With 8 years of experience in fintech sales, Justin has a proven track record of building strong client relationships and driving sales success. A US native who spent 5 years in NYC, he enjoys both the fast pace of city life and the tranquility of the outdoors. Outside of work, he enjoys grilling, exploring nature, and spending quality time with his family.

Spirit animal – Gorilla

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Hugo is a marketplace enthusiast with previous experience working at Mirakl, mastering the intricacies of ecommerce. His forte? Courting sellers, from resellers to brands. A true globetrotter, his passion for languages led him to spend 9 months in Asia, embracing diverse cultures. As a Sales Development Representative at Storfund, Hugo merges his global outlook with ecommerce expertise to make waves in the dynamic marketplace landscape.

Spirit animal – Lynx

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Isabel is a multilingual SDR with a degree in Economics & Management. Passionate about day trading and psychology, she brings insight and curiosity to her work. A dedicated triathlete, Isabel has over eight years of experience in the sport, embodying resilience and discipline in all she does.

Spirit animal: Crow

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Originally from Newtownards, Northern Ireland and now based in Northampton, Justin studied Police and Criminal Justice before building a career in payments and commercial leadership. As Director of Payments, Platforms and Marketplaces at Storfund, he leads strategic platform partnerships and manages a team of senior commercial talent, helping drive growth across key markets.

Justin is inspired by Storfund’s culture, product, and leadership style, and brings deep experience in payments, sales, and people leadership. Known for being honest and transparent, he believes work should be both meaningful and enjoyable.

Outside of work, Justin enjoys spending time with his twin boys, his wife, and the family’s English Bulldog – and fitting in a round of golf whenever he can.

Spirit animal – Pelican

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Born in East London and now based in Leigh-on-Sea, Adam leads Partnerships & Platforms at Storfund, driving incremental GMV and new customer acquisition through strategic global collaborations. With over 12 years in sales – eight in SaaS – Adam has built and commercialised a multi–seven-figure partnership ecosystem of 300+ partners, sold $500k deals to TikTok and Temu, and generated over £60M in pipeline.

What excites Adam most about Storfund is building partnerships that not only fuel growth but truly empower marketplaces and sellers worldwide. He’s inspired by the ambition and impact of the team and eager to help scale that vision further.

Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time with family, dog walking, golf, football, travelling, hitting the gym, and exploring new tech – all while keeping an eye out for great food along the way.

Spirit animal – Great White Shark

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Originally from Oxfordshire and now based in London, Alex studied Business Management at Swansea University before spending five years in the payments world across gateways and acquiring banks. At Storfund, he focuses on sourcing and securing new platform partnerships, while also building relationships with major PSPs, ISVs and OTAs.

Alex is energised by Storfund’s welcoming culture, deep expertise and ambitious vision. Having worked in both scale-ups and large corporates, he brings strategic thinking, commercial experience and a passion for finding creative ways around blockers – making him a strong fit for Storfund’s agile environment.

Outside of work, Alex is a keen golfer and committed foodie who’s always on the hunt for London’s next great restaurant.

Spirit animal – Honey Badger

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Dinos has worked in start-ups his whole career, including founding three of his own. One of these created the software used to build all new roads in Greece. Aisera, where he was one of the first employees, is now valued almost a billion – he hopes to take Storfund on the same journey. He loves Storfund’s team spirit and the opportunities it has as a business. Outside work he plays “basketball for old guys”.

Spirit animal – Hoggerel

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George commits wholeheartedly to his work, spending eight years studying Electronic & Computer Engineering in Crete. He’s a tech geek, who beats the drum for using technology to improve the customer experience, and is constantly learning, to ensure Storfund remains at the cutting edge.

Spirit animal – Meerkat

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Born and based in Athens, Greece, Ilias holds an MEng in Electrical & Computer Engineering and an MSc in Data Science. With a strong background in system integrations, data pipelines, and web scraping, he brings both hands-on expertise and a curious, creative mindset to Storfund. He enjoys tackling challenges with innovative thinking, always looking for ways to improve efficiency and uncover new opportunities.

Outside of work, Ilias is passionate about theatre, cinema, and travelling. A lifelong football fan, he also considers being a father to his daughter one of his greatest joys.

Spirit animal – Elephant

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Tasos’s three key interests, coding, baking pastries and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, all require precision, technique and a willingness to learn – skills which he also brings to his work as a backend engineer. As his seven years of study show, he is committed and always looking for new challenges and learning opportunities in his work.

Spirit animal – Hawk

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After studying in Greece and the Netherlands, Kostis worked in industries including trading, billing and telecoms, and brings his extensive knowledge to his work in database development at Storfund. He enjoys working in a business that’s fast-paced and constantly scaling up, almost as much as he enjoys scaling mountains.

Spirit animal – Sea turtle

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Meet Krzysztof, a computer scientist with a passion that ignited at age 12. With 20 years in financial companies and fintechs, he thrives on problem-solving through programming. For him, it’s not just a job; it’s a source of satisfaction. Beyond the screen, Krzysztof indulges in reading (strictly ebooks), staying active through exercise, running, and exploring hands-on DIY projects.

Spirit animal – Beaver

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An early starter at Storfund, George likes the challenge of working in a start-up environment, with lots of different tasks and fewer rules and boundaries. He always has music on while working, so working from home suits him! He’s currently aiming to fulfil his childhood dream of having a motorcycle and is hoping to gain his licence.

Spirit animal – Owl

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Tryfon has just moved back to Greece, after living in London for 20 years. He did his Bachelors in Mobile Telecomms and an MSc in Innovation Management, and now works as a Technical Program Manager, managing multiple projects, working with Dev/Product, ensuring obstacles are removed and development is on spec and on time. He enjoys working at Storfund because everyone has their domain expertise.

Spirit animal – Ape

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George studied Science in Mathematics in the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and also has a MSc. At Storfund he is a part of the finance team, turning data into actionable insights. He enjoys Storfund because it is an environment where his input is valued and transitioning into tech makes perfect sense to him. Outside work he likes to play basketball and try different cuisines.

Spirit animal – Donkey

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Yiorgos became a DevOps Engineer long before the term was invented, after studying at the NTUA in Athens in the 90s; later he completed an MSc on security and AI. Storfund’s mission and unique technical requirements offer a direct challenge to his abilities and 25+ years of experience. He speaks Greek, English and about 10 programming languages – his main hobby is studying their implementation.

Spirit animal – Falcon

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After over ten years of studying, both in Greece and Germany, Mike has spent the past fourteen years working in software development and has been with Storfund since the start. He is incredibly committed to his work, and enjoys the technical challenges that Storfund presents, requiring flexibility to integrate systems.

Spirit animal – Hamster

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Dimitris studied Computer Science at university, alongside working in research. He likes working in a startup as he can rapidly gain experience in a wide range of skills. He loves visiting new places and learning about new cultures through meeting people, as it opens his mind to new opportunities.

Spirit animal – Dog

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Jarek graduated in Electronics and Telecommunications from AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow. With over a decade of expertise in software development, he brings a wealth of knowledge and technical prowess to the Storfund family. Outside of working hours, Jarek is embarking on an exciting personal journey—navigating the joys and challenges of parenthood, with a particular focus on caring for his young daughter.

Spirit animal – Peregrine falcon

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Pawel, a Database Engineering graduate from the Warsaw School of Informatics, kickstarted his career in startups. Transitioning from a developer to a senior Python programmer, he refined his back-end development skills. Now a senior backend developer at Storfund, Pawel utilizes his vast expertise to create solutions reflecting his dedication to excellence. When not coding, he enjoys family time, exploring technology, engaging in 3D printing/modeling, experimenting with robotics, and indulging in programming pursuits.

Spirit animal – Octopus

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Piotr is a Computer Science graduate from The Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology in Warsaw, deeply enamored with start-up culture. Beyond coding, he’s no stranger to pressure— he once built a 6-meter boat with his dad. One of Piotr’s life goals? Collect “Hard Rock Cafe” T-shirts globally. Currently, he indulges in a unique hobby—restoring his vintage car, the ultimate time well-spent.

Spirit animal – Cockatiel

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Meet Marcin. With a diverse professional journey spanning technology, hospitality, entertainment, motorsport, and finance, Marcin excels in merging hardware and software. A standout achievement is his global implementation of software for karting and automobile racing tracks. Outside work, Marcin enjoys technology, serials, and the thrill of problem-solving.

Spirit animal – Raven

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David is unafraid of a challenge, quitting his lucrative 12 year banking career to do an MBA at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As an ex-Amazonian, he has developed a rigorous work ethic, but he truly enjoys agile, collaborative work that provides meaningful products to clients, as his passion lies in democratising finance.

Spirit animal – Beaver

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Meet Michal, our Product Lead. He enjoys reading biographies and watching Latin American cinema, with a focus on alternative movements. An avid cyclist and table tennis enthusiast, Michal has led projects across legal information software, financial services, and GIS analytics. He thrives in the dynamic, innovative culture of startups.

Spirit animal – Manul

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An Oxford graduate with an MBA, Hana has led marketing teams in fintech and blue chip financial institutions including the global insurance broker, Arthur J. Gallagher.

Spirit animal – Ram

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Carly joined the Storfund marketing team in early 2022 with a background in financial services and journalism. With expertise in writing clear and engaging content, SEO and digital marketing, Carly is passionate about financial wellbeing and client advocacy.

Spirit animal – Cat

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