About us
About us
Forging a Legacy of Innovation and Impact
At Jota2, we are more than a family of companies – we are agents of transformation, turning visionary ideas into impactful realities through advanced technologies and innovative strategies.
Founded by Bill Saad, Jota2 was created to navigate fast-evolving global markets and empower bold ideas beyond traditional investment models.
With investments in over 50 companies across industries like robotics, food-tech, and blockchain, Jota2 has become one of southern Europe’s leading investors.
Headquartered in Madrid, with offices in London, Dubai, and Lisbon, we operate across 22+ markets, blending operational expertise with insights in sales, marketing, and technology to accelerate growth.
Our journey is defined by resilience, collaboration, and a commitment to creating a better, sustainable future for all.
The Team of Experts
Our team is a dynamic blend of expertise and experience, featuring former founders, seasoned operators, C-level executives, and specialists in strategy, sales, marketing, and technology—all united by a shared drive for innovation and growth.
Each member of Jota2 is dedicated to fostering transformative ideas and achieving impactful results, empowering our portfolio companies to thrive in an ever-changing global landscape.
Members of Jota2group
Bill Saad
FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN
Jacinto Ribeiro
CEO
Gavin Hockley
CFO UK & IRELAND
Antonio Redondo
CFO SPAIN
Samir Taleb
PRESIDENT MEA
Alejandro Rojas
MANAGING DIRECTOR - MEA
Ian Shaw
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Rony Ghazy
CFO MEA & AFRICA
Slawomir Dobroszek
BD POLAND AND EASTERN EUROPE
Carolina Cabezas
OFFICE MANAGER
Bill Saad
FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN
Jacinto Ribeiro
CEO
Gavin Hockley
CFO UK & IRELAND
Antonio Redondo
CFO SPAIN
Samir Taleb
PRESIDENT MEA
Alejandro Rojas
MANAGING DIRECTOR - MEA
Ian Shaw
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Rony Ghazy
CFO MEA & AFRICA
Slawomir Dobroszek
BD POLAND AND EASTERN EUROPE
Carolina Cabezas
OFFICE MANAGER
ADVISORY BOARD
Juan Manuel Urgoiti
Former Board
Member BBVA Group,
former-Acciona
Tobías Hundertmark
Expert in M&A,
former-PWC,
former-Merrill Lynch
Juan Gomez Amaro
Expert in Sales,
former-Deutsche bank,
former-Bankinter
Antonio Irusta
Expert in Blockchain,
former-BBVA Group,
former-ED&F
Giovanni Cetto
Expert in Metaverse,
Virtual and Augmented Reality
Samer Taleb
Expert in Private Equity and M&A
Former CFO and Head of Control Functions, AXA Next
Our Competitive Advantage
Exceptional Support
We help with what we do best: boosting sales efforts, improving marketing strategy, pushing for growth at the top level.
Our team’s know-how
Group led by a team of former founders/operators, C-level of successful companies in technology, finance, and sales, who know what it takes to build companies.
Empowered by analytics
We lever the latest technology on big data, ML & AI to support our investment decisions.
Offering outstanding support
We help with what we do best: boosting sales efforts, improving marketing strategy, pushing for growth at the top level.
Our team’s know-how
Group led by a team of former founders/operators, C-level of successful companies in technology, finance, and sales, who know what it takes to build companies.
Empowered by analytics
We lever the latest technology on big data, ML & AI to support our investment decisions.
Offering outstanding support
We help with what we do best: boosting sales efforts, improving marketing strategy, pushing for growth at the top level.
Unmatched Expertise
Our leadership team is composed of founders, operators, and seasoned C-suite executives with proven success in technology, finance, and sales – equipping us with the expertise to build and scale companies with confidence.
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We leverage big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to enhance our investment strategies, enabling smarter and better-informed decision-making.
Expertise in Advanced Technologies
From blockchain to robotics and AI, we possess the confidence and expertise to invest in transformative, complex technologies that are shaping the future.
Access to Immediate Capital
Agility is key. We make informed yet swift decisions to release capital efficiently, allowing founders to focus on what truly matters – growth and innovation.
A Network of Visionary Founders
With a powerful network of C-level decision-makers and experts in sales, technology, strategy, and funding, we foster a strong, collaborative community that supports and empowers one another to achieve extraordinary results.