Theofilos Kotridis

Partner

Theofilos has a successful 20 year career in private equity and investment banking.

Prior to joining Apis, Theofilos was a co-founding partner of TechFin Investments, a growth equity PE firm. Before setting up TechFin Theofilos was the Global Head of Strategic Principal Investments for Global Markets at Credit Suisse, the bank’s private equity group, focusing on a broad spectrum of financial technology companies.

Over the years he ran a portfolio of over 25 companies with more than $1Bn in assets. His portfolio included companies such as Markit, TradeWeb, Euroclear, LCH.Clearnet, the London Metal Exchange, AcadiaSoft amongst others. He has always been a very active investor with participation on the boards of many of his portfolio companies.

Theofilos has also been an external advisor to CVC, the private equity group, advising them on market infrastructure transactions. In addition, he was the Chief Investment Officer of Delta Capita, an owner and operator of capital markets infrastructure. In the past, Theofilos was an M&A banker at Credit Suisse covering TMT and in particular technology companies for financial institutions and systemic financial infrastructure.

Early in his career Theo was a management consultant with Andersen Consulting and Accenture. Theofilos holds an MSc in Enterprise Information Systems from Kings Collage London and a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology.

He is married, with two children.

Profile

Hometown

Ptolemaida, Greece

Currently located

London, UK

Areas of expertise

Financial Services Technology, Capital Markets, Banking, Market Infrastructure, Market Data, Growth Investing, Secondaries

Languages

Greek, English

Q&A

Athens: History, culture, food, cool neighbourhoods, 30’ from mountain to sea

The poem Ithaca by the poet Kavafis – Using Odysseus’ long and eventful return journey from Troy, Kavafis signifies the importance of the journey of life and notes that as we try to achieve our goals, it is important to not lose sight of the journey. This journey is what offers us wisdom and makes us rich in experiences, knowledge and maturity to overcome obstacles.

I’m a technologist by heart having studied computer science, and have spent 20+ years in the heart of financial services as a banker and PE growth investor. This cross section has enabled me to invest in innovative technology companies which have solve real business problems whilst experiencing exponential growth.

Prior experience

TechFin Investments

Co-founding partner

CVC

Financial Services external advisor

Delta Capita

Chief Investment Officer

Credit Suisse

Global Head of Strategic Principal Investments for Global Markets

Credit Suisse

TMT Banker

Education

Kings College London
MSc Enterprise Information Systems

University of Manchester – Institute of Science and Technology
BSc Computer Science

Areas of focus at Apis

Europe & Selective North America, Financial Services & Infrastructure

Boards & memberships

Markit
Board member (alternate)

MarkitServ
Board member

AcadiaSoft
Board member and member of the finance committee

WAKE USA
Board member

TradX
Board member

tpSwapDeal
Board member

TradeWeb
Indirect / non-voting role

Euroclear
Indirect / non-voting role

CLS Group
Indirect / non-voting role

LCH.Clearnet
Indirect / non-voting role

LCH.C CDS Clearing
Indirect / non-voting role

LCH.C IRS Clearing
Indirect / non-voting role

Eurex
Indirect / non-voting role

ICEClear Europe
Indirect / non-voting role

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