Francesca Dessì

Strategic Engagement & Private Markets

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

About

Investor relations and finance professional with a background spanning deeptech VC, family office-backed funds, and wealth management. Experienced in building client relationships across institutional and private capital markets.

Experience

  • Consultant at Oltre Partners
    Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Advisory on cross-border investment opportunities between Europe and GCC Supported capital matching between investors and strategic projects Developed investment narratives and market positioning for clients Focus on real assets, private markets, and international deal structuring

  • Chief of Staff & Investor Relations at High Water Venture Partners
    Mar 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Supported fundraising activities and investor relations with international LPs and strategic partners Managed dealflow sourcing and evaluation across early-stage deep tech investments Acted as strategic interface between founders, investors, and internal team Contributed to fund positioning within Middle East investment ecosystem Coordinated cross-border partnerships and capital introduction opportunities

  • Investment Manager at Abdulmajeed Al Fahim
    Sep 2024 - Jun 2025 · 10 mos

  • VC Visiting Researcher at BlinC Invest
    Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 · 3 mos

    Conducted market research and investment analysis within EdTech sector (India) Supported deal evaluation and investment memos Worked with portfolio and prospective startups on strategic positioning

  • Investor Relations at Gaia Academy
    Feb 2022 - Dec 2022 · 11 mos

    Strategia vision, consulting and events