Our team

Navigating private markets is complex, with challenges in sourcing top-tier investments, managing operations and delivering successful client experiences.

ROYC partners with private wealth investors and fund managers, offering cutting-edge technology and bespoke solutions.

Senior Leadership

Investment operating system, created by leaders in Private Markets

Mathias Leijon

Founder & President

Mathias has over 25 years of experience in investment and finance. Before founding ROYC, he served as the Global Head of Corporates, Institutions, and Investment Banking at Nordea, overseeing a division with €1.7bn in revenues and a €50bn lending book.

Octavian Popescu

Founder & Co-CEO

Octavian has over 18 years of experience in direct private markets investing. Before founding ROYC, he served as a Managing Director at Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, managing assets worth over $1 trillion.  

Oscar von Reis

Founder & Co-CEO

Oscar has over 17 years of experience in direct private markets investing. Before founding ROYC, he served as a Managing Director at Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, managing assets worth over $1 trillion.

Peter Bergenwald

Chief Information Officer

Distinguished experience in leading high-performing teams and advancing technology at some of the world's most dynamic financial institutions.

Oliver Dolan

Chief Technology Officer

In-depth experience from building modern, robust and scalable tech solutions.

Caspar Macqueen

Head of Business Development

In-depth expertise within SaaS Software Solutions and Enterprise AI for financial institutions.

Hassina Jesani

Head of Fund Operations

Extensive experience in leading teams within private markets fund operations.

Steffen Pihlmann

Managing Partner Denmark

Wide investment product knowledge, including selection and legal structuring.

Johanna Jungner

Head of Investor Services

Long-term banking experience in asset management, both in operations and portfolio management.

David Blanc

Managing Partner, EU & UK

Expert in wealth management from banking and co-founding a successful wealth firm.

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