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SuperReturn Middle East
21-23 October 2025
The Ritz-Carlton, DIFCDubai

Alexander Lis
Chief Investment Officer at SDV
Speaker

Profile

Alexander Lis, an expert in venture capital, private equity, and real estate, brings over 10 years of experience in the investment industry. As Chief Investment Officer at Social Discovery Ventures, he manages a public market portfolio that consistently outperforms its benchmark — a 60% S&P 500 and 40% bond allocation — by an average of ~4% over the past five years, with a total deal volume of approximately $50 million. His leadership in venture capital includes five deals worth $20 million, while in real estate, he has overseen three deals totaling $10 million. Additionally, he has been actively involved in public market deals exceeding $50 million and six private equity transactions with a combined value of around $15 billion.

Agenda Sessions

  • Alpha architects: asset allocation and ambitions

    13:50