TEAM: INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS
ADAM LEWIS | MANAGING PARTNER
Adam leads Galaxy Venture Capital with over 15 years of sophisticated financial expertise spanning private equity, capital markets, and strategic advisory services. He has structured transactions across multiple sectors and built a reputation for delivering exceptional results for both high-growth ventures and established enterprises seeking strategic exits.
Established GVC as a boutique advisory firm specializing in complex transactions, vertical integration strategies, and capital formation across media & entertainment, manufacturing, real estate, and consumer sectors
Former Head of Global Partnerships at Migom Verwaltung AG (Previously Rainier AG), a Swiss Asset Management Firm founded in 1971, where he managed the firm's OTC trading desk and Security Token Offering (STO) Platform
Extensive expertise in financial analysis, audit, taxation, complex entity structures, family office fund management, IPOs, and securities transactions
Previously served Fortune 500 clients including BMW, Mitsubishi, Credit Suisse, and Jeffries Group, providing high-level audit and advisory services
Former California CPA and member of the California Society of CPAs and American Institute of CPAs
MICHAEL SUN | PROJECT MANAGER & DEAL ANALYST
Michael leads GVC's financial analysis and due diligence processes across Financial Services, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Solutions, and Consumer sectors. With his unique background spanning institutional finance and advanced analytics, he delivers sophisticated valuation models and strategic insights that drive exceptional outcomes for our clients
Former Risk Management & Compliance Associate at UBS Cayman Islands
MIT-certified in Blockchain Technologies with expertise in digital asset valuation
Published author in multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals
Developer of proprietary Portfolio Optimization algorithms
CFA candidate with FINRA Series 65 license and PMI Certification
M.S. in Biomedical Sciences (Tufts University) and B.S. in Biology (Emory University)
INDEPENDENT ADVISORY BOARD*
ANDREW S. KANE, OBE PH.D | BOARD OF ADVISORS
Dr. Kane brings unparalleled institutional finance expertise and global leadership experience to Galaxy Venture Capital. His distinguished career spans executive leadership at global banking institutions, Big Four accounting, and prominent family offices, providing GVC clients with access to world-class strategic guidance.
Former CEO & Managing Director of HSBC Private Bank Southern California
Former Managing Partner of Arthur Andersen
Advisory Board Member, London School of Economics (LSE) North America
Former Board Member, Audit Committee Member, and Compensation Committee Chairman at East West Bank
Immediate Past Chairman and Director, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Former COO & CEO, Simms/Mann Family Office
Former Managing Director and Operating Partner, Pacific Capital Group
Chairman, Advisory Board of Chamberlain Group
Founder, The Center for Professional Wellbeing
Recipient of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to business and philanthropy
JONATHAN MATTHEWS | BOARD OF ADVISORS
Jonathan brings exceptional institutional investment expertise to GVC's advisory team, with over two decades of experience at the highest levels of global finance. His sophisticated understanding of capital markets provides clients with invaluable insights for complex transactions and strategic investment decisions.
Former Partner at Brevan Howard, one of the world's leading global macro absolute return managers
Managed a $500 million portfolio with focus on macro strategic investing during his 11-year tenure
Former Managing Director at Citibank London, where he served as Head of European Derivatives Trading
Led a specialized team of options market-makers providing derivative structures to institutional clients
Extensive expertise in risk management, portfolio construction, and institutional capital allocation
JIM DAVIDSON, CPA, CFF, CFE, CTP, CIRA, CM&AA, CGMA, CBA | BOARD OF ADVISORS
Jim brings unparalleled transaction expertise and financial acumen to GVC's advisory team. As Managing Director & Partner at Avant Advisory Group, he delivers sophisticated guidance on complex financial matters and strategic transactions for clients ranging from emerging startups to billion-dollar enterprises.
Specializes in M&A transactions, financial due diligence, forensic investigations, distressed situations, and C-suite advisory services
Extensive experience in quality of earnings assessments, dispute resolution, and turnaround strategies
Holds eight distinguished professional certifications: CPA, CFF, CFE, CTP, CIRA, CM&AA, CGMA, and CBA
Provides critical expertise for complex transactions requiring sophisticated financial structuring and analysis
ROWLAND HANDSON | BOARD OF ADVISORS
Rowland brings legendary marketing expertise to GVC's portfolio companies and clients. His transformative career spans iconic global brands and groundbreaking marketing initiatives that have shaped consumer markets worldwide.
Former Vice President of Corporate Communications at Microsoft where he coined the phrase "Windows" and led their most acclaimed marketing campaigns
Former Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for Neutrogena Corporation (pre and post-Johnson & Johnson acquisition)
Current Board Member & Trustee of the Microsoft Alumni Network & Foundation
CEO of The HMC Company, providing strategic brand-building for both emerging businesses and Fortune 500 companies
Marketing Director at Carnation Company (later acquired by Nestlé S.A.)
Strategic consultant to an impressive roster of global brands including IBM, DreamWorks, United Airlines, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, NASCAR, and A&E
Co-Founder of an innovative CBD-infused anti-aging cosmetics and skincare line
SHAUN REID | BOARD OF ADVISORS
Shaun brings unparalleled expertise and heritage in the specialized agricultural sector, with deep connections to pioneering botanical research and cultivation technologies that span over three decades.
President of CANNA Australasia, representing one of the world's oldest and most respected specialized plant nutrient companies, established over 30 years ago in the Netherlands
Heir to the historic "Seed Bank of Holland" (the world's first cannabis seed bank) following the passing of Nevil Schoenmakers, described by High Times magazine as the "King of Cannabis"
Member of the groundbreaking scientific consortium that helped identify the endocannabinoid system, a fundamental discovery in modern biological research
Active participant in Fundación CANNA, advancing scientific research through sophisticated testing protocols including terpenoid analysis, microbiological screening, cannabinoid profiling, and contaminant detection
Contributes to global educational initiatives, scientific conferences, and institutional partnerships through Fundación CANNA
Brings over 30 years of specialized cultivation knowledge, regulatory insights, and entrepreneurial experience to GVC's agricultural technology investments
*The Advisory Board has been selected to provide objective and independent advice to the partners without authority based on the specific skills of the member.