Our Story

SO Capital was founded in 2012 with the aim of investing in small-medium businesses in niche industries where we saw a real growth for potential. 

​SO Capital was formed by a group of highly motivated and ambitious individuals with the aim of challenging the status quo. We don’t invest in businesses, but in industries. We explore industries which will give us a competitive leap forward into the future.

Each individual that forms the part of SO Capital brings a unique talent to the table. Be it marketing, social media, analytical skills, strategy, finance or HR. Every individual shines which enables SO Capital to reach for the stars.

​Come talk to us and let us take you on an exhilarating journey into what lies ahead.

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The Team

​Gregor Schmalz
Chairman

Gregor is currently an Executive Coach running a boutique coaching company focused on team building and leadership with senior executives from Fortune 500 companies from around the world. He holds an MBA from Thunderbird, and an Executive MBA from Sasin/Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University). He has served as Managing Director for Igus GmbH and Plansee SE in Europe overseeing strategic changes leading to growth and profitability. He leads the Investment Portfolio at SO Capital.

​​Jodi Thomas
Executive Director, Strategy
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Jodi is currently the General Manager Strategy for Allianz Worlwide Partners. Having done her MBA and Masters in Project Management from Queensland, Jodi entered her corporate career in sports and recreation services industry. From there she progressed her way into the insurance industry. As Head of Project Management for Auto & General she held the responsibility of over seeing new product development. She leads the strategy implementation team at SO Capital, and overseas the implementation of new initiatives.

​Anindya Sen
Executive Director, Money

Dr. Anindya Sen is a Lecturer in Finance and Statistics at the University of Otago. He has a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Chicago and was formerly employed as a credit derivatives quant at Goldman Sachs in London. His interests lie in financial derivatives, portfolio management and risk analysis allowing for an in-depth analysis for all the opportunities that cross the SO Capital domain.