Jean-Baptiste Roy

Partner at Seveno Capital

Speaker

Jean-Baptiste Roy is a long-time operator, investor, and advisor in the sports, fitness, wellness, and technology ecosystem across Asia. He brings over 15 years of regional experience, blending cross-border expertise with a passion for health and performance.

Alongside Allen Law, he recently co-founded Seveno Capital, a pioneering investment fund focused on Sports, Fitness, Wellness & Longevity. The purpose is to bring “More Years to Life & More Life to Years”, believing that Healthspan is the next frontier of human

A MSc graduate of SKEMA Business School and HKUST, he has spent over 15 years in Asia driving growth across global markets. Before launching Seveno, he founded Asia Sports Tech (AST) in 2018, building it into a leading platform connecting brands, investors, and technologies shaping the future of sport and wellness. His earlier career included serving as Director of PE and VC Advisory firm and a Director for a European family office in Asia, where he managed cross-border investments. As an Investor, Operator, and Advisor, Jean-Baptiste has worked with major organizations such as Fosun, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, LVMH, and several leading PE/VC funds. His unique blend of investment expertise, operator experience, and ecosystem leadership positions him at the forefront of shaping transformative opportunities in Asia-Pacific and beyond.

A passionate athlete himself, Jean-Baptiste’s interests span Football, Hyrox, cycling, tennis, and yoga, reflecting his belief that wellness is both a personal journey and a transformative business frontier.