Since 2001
Monika Drwila
Associated Partner
Associated Partner overseeing investor relations, Drwila has 17 years of experience across private capital, fund placement, hedge funds, and investment banking. She has held roles at major firms like Citi, ABN Amro, Alfa Bank, PwC, PepsiCo, and Pharos Financial Group. Drwila's expertise spans venture capital, private equity fund formation and marketing, equities investing and capital raising. She has originated and placed funds across the U.S., Europe, and Middle East markets. Drwila earned a BA from Dominican University in the United States.
Notable Transactions
Venture capital experience in Tech (eCommerce, SaaS) and Industrials sectors
Fund management across multiple sectors: Food & Beverage, Retail & Consumer, Impact, Real Estate, Industrials
Participated in several Citi-originated IPOs, focusing on distribution for Russia and Emerging Markets
Raised over $200 million for Russia/Emerging Markets/oil and gas funds
Organized IPOs, corporate access road shows, conferences, and investor events
Invested in startups across various sectors:FinTech, Real Estate, Aviation, Cannabis
Raised funds from high-net-worth individuals for seed and Series A startup funding
Experience spans multiple financial activities and sectors, with a strong focus on emerging markets, particularly Russia
Past & Current Boards
Advisor - Aeropay (ACH payment startup, Chicago)
Board member - Alumrise (former HR startup, Texas)
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(1) 212 445 3401
Education
BA, Dominican University, US
Sectors
Funds
Location
Chicago