MENDIAN VENTURES
Global reach, diversified holdings from Switzerland
Every successful venture begins with an opportunity worth pursuing
At Mendian Ventures, we identify, develop and support carefully selected opportunities across international markets, combining entrepreneurial thinking, trusted partnerships and disciplined execution.
Based in Lucerne, Switzerland, we work with partners who share a long-term perspective and commitment to building enduring businesses.
Where We Focus
We do not confine ourselves to a single industry. Instead, we look for opportunities where our partners' expertise, our networks and market timing align
Consumer & Industrial Goods
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Trade & Distribution
Sourcing and market-entry partnerships connecting manufacturers with new geographies
Structured investment in production assets, offtake arrangements and supply chain partnerships. Extensive experience in renewable energy and sustainability
Extensive experience in go-to-market strategy across multiple channels, from retailer engagement and listing activation through launch execution and shelf retention
Sectors evolve as opportunities present themselves. What stays constant is our approach: rigorous evaluation, trusted partners and a long-term view.
Real Estate
Selective investment and partnership opportunities across residential, commercial and mixed-use development
How We Work
Identify
We source opportunities through a close network of operating partners, family offices and industry contacts built over decades. We prioritise close networks and trusted introductions over broad outreach.
Every opportunity is assessed against clear criteria: validated demand, sound legal structure, credible partners and a realistic path to execution. We are as disciplined about what we decline as what we pursue.
Evaluate
We work with founders and operating partners to shape the commercial model, structure the partnership and prepare the venture for execution.
Develop
Once a venture is underway, we stay engaged. We provide introductions, strategic support and oversight rather than stepping back after the initial commitment.
Grow
Founders
Complementary experience. Shared ambition.
Mendian Ventures was founded by two professionals whose backgrounds combine international commercial leadership with organizational development and business transformation.
Together, they bring strategic insight, operational expertise and trusted international networks to every opportunity they pursue.
Gabriel brings extensive international experience in commercial strategy, enterprise operations, sustainability and business development, including executive roles across leading global FMCG companies. Throughout his career, he has established trusted relationships globally, helping organizations, institutions and governments navigate complex international markets and build long-term commercial partnerships.
Gabriel Guzman
Mascha Wolf
Mascha brings significant international experience, including fifteen years with McKinsey, moving from Zurich to Dubai to help establish the firm’s Middle East presence over seven years. Having lived across multiple countries and fluent in several languages, she brings genuine cultural fluency and deep expertise in organizational development, business transformation and venture creation to every partnership.
Advisors
Udomkarn Udomsab
Udomkarn brings more than two decades of executive leadership across Asia's financial services sector, spanning banking, securities, M&A, investment banking and private equity. Drawing on extensive CEO and board-level experience, he supports Mendian Ventures with strategic partnerships, commercialization initiatives and market development across the region.
Get in Touch
Mendian Ventures works by introduction and referral. If you are a partner, founder or investor with an opportunity that fits our focus, we welcome a conversation.
We review every inquiry personally. Given the nature of our work, response times may vary.