Our Team
Minh Q. Tran
Founder & Managing Partner
Minh Tran is a visionary leader and strategic thinker who has been at the forefront of innovation in venture capital. With over two decades of experience in the tech and finance sectors, Minh has played a pivotal role in developing the VC-as-a-Service model that sets Mandalore Partners apart. His deep understanding of how technology can disrupt traditional industries has been the driving force behind the fund’s success in Insurtech and its strategic expansion into IndustryTech and ImpactTech.
Minh’s career has been defined by his ability to spot emerging trends and guide startups through complex growth phases. By fostering close collaborations with entrepreneurs and leveraging a vast network of industry connections, he ensures that portfolio companies not only receive funding but also gain the strategic support and resources they need to thrive. Minh’s commitment to the 6 Ss — Strategy, Scaling, Synergy, Support, Sustainability, and Success — has been integral to Mandalore’s unique approach, making him a trusted partner for startups looking to transform their industries and create lasting impact.
Now focused on expanding Mandalore Partners’ reach, Minh is excited to bring the same level of expertise and strategic vision to the emerging sectors of IndustryTech and ImpactTech, driving forward technological innovation that matters.
Sonny Vu
IndustryTech Partner
Sonny Vu is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor with a strong focus on IndustryTech. As the founder of Misfit Wearables, which was acquired by Fossil Group for $260 million, Sonny built a company known for its innovative, design-centric approach to wearable technology. Now, as a General Partner at Mandalore Partners, he leverages his experience to support startups that drive digital transformation across traditional industries.
With strategic insight and a hands-on approach, Sonny helps companies scale by integrating cutting-edge solutions in AI, IoT, and robotics. His leadership aligns with Mandalore’s 6 Ss model, ensuring comprehensive support for sustainable growth and success. Sonny’s vision is to empower startups that are redefining the future of industry through innovation.
Sabine vanderlinden
InsurTech Partner
Sabine is a Partner at Mandalore Partners and a Co-Founder at Alchemy.
Ecosystem builder and investor with 20 years’ experience in insurance working for Lloyd’s of London and 100 financial services institutions.
Launched and grew Startupbootcamp InsurTech accelerator to become the leading Insurance accelerator in Europe. Selected over Silicon Valley options to launch the InsurTech Hub accelerator for the City of Hartford, Connecticut. Advised over 30 renowned insurance institutions across both continents on balanced investment portfolio strategies. In 2019, refocused efforts to execute six world-class Co-creation Labs with 10 insurance providers. Sourced 900 scaleups. 19 moved to commercial pilot stage. InsurTech Top 50 influencer. Co-editor and Author of The INSURTECH Book. Received three UK awards for her insurance work. Main lecturer on CASS Business School’s InsurTech Executive MBA curriculum
Oleg Sidko
Tech Partner
Oleg is a senior technical architect with 25 years of experience in software development and innovation. Holding an M.Sc. in atomic physics (1997), he has combined scientific rigor with a passion for building robust and scalable systems across fintech, e-learning, data analysis, and community networks. As the founder and head of a successful software outsourcing company since 2008, Oleg has led over 60 impactful projects, leveraging his expertise in software architecture, AI, real-time video processing, blockchain technology, and mobile development.
A seasoned CTO and advisor, Oleg has driven the growth of multiple startups, providing strategic guidance and independent technical audits. He is renowned for sourcing top-tier talent from Eastern Europe and excelling in team organization, methodology, and motivation — ensuring product quality and cost efficiency.
Known for his ability to align technical vision with business goals, Oleg empowers organizations to scale effectively, navigate complex challenges, and achieve sustainable success. Whether designing cutting-edge architectures or optimizing development processes, he brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge and a results-driven mindset to every project.
François Pétavy
Venture Partner
François is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in strategy, organizational development, and digital transformation. An X-Telecom engineer (X91) with an MBA from INSEAD (2003), he combines deep technical expertise with a passion for driving human-centric transformations. His career includes key leadership roles at eBay, eÿeka, and Lulu dans ma rue, where he spearheaded strategic repositionings, organizational restructurings, and complex projects in intercultural environments.
Known for his ability to bridge vision and execution, François is skilled in aligning strategy with operational excellence across diverse domains, including marketing, sales, IT, and customer relations. His dynamic and action-oriented approach enables him to quickly diagnose challenges, implement solutions, and achieve tangible results. A certified coach, he also excels in guiding teams through change, leveraging collective intelligence to foster sustainable growth.
With extensive experience in both B2B and B2C sectors—spanning gaming, communication agencies, platforms, and personal services—François now focuses on supporting founders as a COO or CEO. He is dedicated to helping them realize their vision by addressing strategic, operational, technological, and human dimensions, ensuring impactful and lasting success.
Dr. Florian Schreiber
InsurTech Advisor
Florian is a Lecturer in Insurance, Finance, Digital Business Models at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences, and in Risk Management at Arts and University of St. Gallen. He has a Ph.D in Management from University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland. Florian’s research focuses on risk management, insurance, and finance. He is also a co-author of <The Current InsurTech Landscape: Business Models and Disruptive Potential>.
ANNA MACLEAN
Legal Associate
Anna holds a Master in Economic Law from Sciences Po Paris and previously obtained a Bachelor in French and German Literature from Bowdoin College (US). Following experiences in M&A with leading Paris law firms, she delved into venture capital and the evolution of startups, joining Mandalore in 2020. Today, she has developed a double specialization combining the structuring of VC operations and the operational legal of startups.
Ahmad Kanj
Analyst
Ahmad holds a Master's in Corporate Finance from ESC Clermont and dual degrees in Economics and Computer Science from the American University of Beirut. After gaining technical experience at various startups, including some he co-founded, he transitioned into Venture Capital, joining Mandalore in 2024.
miangaly Randrianomenjanahary
Research Assistant
Miangaly holds a Master's in project management and have previously worked at Isahit and administrative manager at Equity Madagascar.