The Chairman of the Board of Sifter Capital, Henri Kulvik, together with the Board, has appointed a new Investment Committee. Antti Vasara and Wilhelm Fazer join the committee as new members. Hannes Kulvik, Luc Caytan, and Jukka Jaakkola step down from the Investment Committee.
“We are grateful to the fund’s founder Hannes Kulvik and to Investment Committee members Luc Caytan and Jukka Jaakkola for their years of dedication, insight, and uncompromising commitment.”
The new Investment Committee consists of four experienced professionals who bring diverse perspectives, deep analytical expertise, and a strong understanding of high-quality businesses to Sifter’s investment process.
Antti Vasara
Antti Vasara brings exceptional depth in technology, industrial, and strategic expertise to Sifter’s Investment Committee. He serves as the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland’s Special Envoy for Technology and as a Venture Partner at the Kvanted fund. In addition, he acts as Chair of the Board and advisor to several quantum technology companies, giving him a unique perspective on how innovation, regulation, and capital shape future market leaders.
“My journey with Sifter began a few years ago when I became an investor in the firm’s flagship fund. I am genuinely excited to join Sifter’s Investment Committee and support the company and its investors in identifying and owning the world’s highest-quality businesses.”
Antti has extensive and diverse experience in scaling and leading organizations. He has previously served as CEO of VTT, held global executive and board-level roles at Nokia and Tieto, and worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company. His background strengthens Sifter’s ability to assess technological transformation and identify companies with sustainable long-term competitive advantages.
Wilhelm Fazer
Wilhelm Fazer returns to Sifter bringing a strong combination of deep equity research expertise and operational leadership experience. He previously worked at Sifter from 2015 to 2019 as an portfolio manager, producing research that supported the Investment Committee’s disciplined decision-making.
He later served as Chief Operating Officer at Berling Capital, expanding his experience in execution, governance, and investment organization development. Wilhelm holds a Master’s degree in Finance from Hanken School of Economics and has key industry certifications, reinforcing his suitability for a rigorous and regulated Investment Committee role.
“Returning to Sifter feels like coming home. I am genuinely humbled to see how the continuous and uncompromising application of first-principles research in identifying quality companies continues to deliver consistent outperformance for Sifter in a rapidly changing world.”
Pauli Kulvik
Pauli Kulvik is a private equity investor and an experienced corporate executive who brings strategic thinking, financial expertise, and a strong industrial perspective to Sifter’s Investment Committee. Over the course of his career, he has held senior management roles at Neste and served as CEO of the publicly listed pharmaceutical wholesaler Tamro. These roles have deepened his understanding of international competition, operational efficiency, and disciplined capital allocation.
Pauli is the brother of Sifter’s founder, Hannes Kulvik, and has been a member of the Investment Committee for over a decade. He has spent many years as a partner in private equity, evaluating and developing companies across a wide range of industries. Pauli has also formerly served on the Board of Directors of the Sifter Fund.
Within the Investment Committee, Pauli takes a holistic view of companies’ business models, competitive advantages, and risks, contributing experience that helps identify resilient, high-quality businesses with long-term potential.
Santeri Korpinen
Santeri Korpinen is the CEO of Sifter Capital, a Partner, and a member of Sifter’s Board. He has led the company since 2016, overseeing the work of the research team, investor relations, and collaboration with the fund’s management company in Luxembourg.
Santeri has more than 25 years of experience in financial services and management consulting, providing him with a strong foundation for evaluating businesses from both strategic and operational perspectives.
Within the Investment Committee, Santeri coordinates the integration of analysis, risk, and valuation, ensuring that the portfolio is built around high-quality businesses with long-term strength.
Gatekeeper of the Investment Process
The portfolio management team and the Investment Committee meet weekly to review current holdings, new investment candidates, and the latest outlook for portfolio companies. The role of the Investment Committee is to act as a sparring partner to the portfolio managers and to ensure that every investment meets Sifter’s high quality standards.
The Committee complements the work of the analysts by helping to identify potential risks and assess the long-term potential of investment opportunities.
We believe in teamwork and that the best investment decisions are made by combining different perspectives. The Investment Committee adds experience, analytical strength, and constructive challenge alongside the portfolio management team. The objective of this collaboration is to ensure that every investment is thoughtful, well-founded, and fully aligned with Sifter’s long-term investment approach.
Henri Kulvik
Chairman of the Board
