Tong Zhi

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Tong joined Hollyport in 2025 as a Senior Associate in the Portfolio, Data and Analytics team, based in London.

In his role, Tong will ensure the PD&A team meets all deliverables in understanding the portfolio in depth and find actionable insights to better Hollyport’s investment strategy. Tong will combine data engineering with oversight of the PD&A team’s deliverables, to help deliver firm-wide initiatives and drive improvements.

Previously, Tong worked at RoundShield Partners as a Data Engineer. Prior to this he worked at 33 Floors, HireHarbour, Somika and Facebook. Tong holds a BSc in Business Administration from Babson College, and an MSc in Data Science from the University of Manchester.

Outside of work, Tong enjoys spending time with his dog Chewbacca.

Varun Kale

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Varun joined Hollyport in 2025 as an Associate II in the Portfolio Data & Analytics team based in London. In his role, Varun will focus on analysing both our internal dataset and external data, to find insights and trends that can be used for both data-
driven decision making and marketing.

Before joining Hollyport, Varun previously worked on data science and analytics projects within a consultancy called QuantSpark, supporting Global Public Equities Asset Managers and several Private Equity portfolio companies. This experience developed his ability to apply data-driven insights to investment decisions and value creation.

He holds a BSc in Data Science for the University of Surrey and has completed Level I of the CFA Program and plans to pursue Level II soon.

Outside of work, Varun enjoys sports, working on his fitness and learning about new topics.

Sherry Xu

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Sherry joined Hollyport in 2025 as an Associate in the Portfolio, Data and Analytics team, based in London.

In this role, Sherry will support the team in ensuring ongoing valuations are collected accurately, reported accordingly and help drive improvements in Hollyport’s understanding of our portfolios.

Before joining Hollyport, Sherry worked at bfinance as a Research Analyst and holds a BSc in Economics from UCL and an MSc in Responsible Finance and Alternative Assets from UCL.

In her spare time, Sherry likes to travel, when possible, to explore other landscapes. Locally, she enjoys exhibitions and finding the best coffee shops. Sherry speaks fluent Mandarin and English.

Harvey Nye

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Harvey joined Hollyport in 2025 as an Associate in the Portfolio, Data and Analytics team, based in London.

In his role, he will focus on monitoring, reporting and analysing investment portfolios. Harvey will support the team in ensuring ongoing valuations are collected accurately, reported accordingly and help drive improvements in Hollyport’s understanding of our Portfolio.

Previously, Harvey worked at Emperor Design Consultants Limited as a Senior Finance Assistant, and he holds a BSc from the University of Surrey in Economics and Finance.

Outside of work, Harvey enjoys playing football, and going to the Emirates to watch Arsenal play.

Chloe Cooke-Yarborough

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Chloe joined Hollyport in 2025 as a People Advisor in London. Chloe will maintain HR systems, contribute to updating policies and employee handbooks, and play a part in ensuring our practices remain fair, compliant, and aligned with company values.

Before joining Hollyport, Chloe worked for two years at Slaughter and May in the HR department.

Chloe studied Liberal Arts at University of Exeter with a study abroad year in Barcelona at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and can speak conversational Spanish. She is currently doing her CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management.

Outside of work, she loves skiing, playing tennis and running.

Conor Molloy

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Conor joined Hollyport in 2025 as an Associate in the Portfolio, Data and Analytics team, based in London. Conor’s particular focus within the Portfolio, Data & Analytics team is on analysis. This role will focus on analysing both our internal dataset and external data, in order to find insights and trends that can be used for both data-driven decision making and marketing.

Before joining Hollyport, Conor worked as an analyst on the Multi-Asset desk at Russell Investments. He holds an undergraduate degree in Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science, as well as a master’s degree in Quantitative Finance, and is currently pursuing the CFA designation.

Outside of work, Conor enjoys reading, playing and watching sports, and maintaining an active lifestyle.

Ksenia Carnegie

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Ksenia joined Hollyport in 2025 as an Associate in the Portfolio, Data and Analytics team, based in London. Ksenia will be working within the data subdivision of the Portfolio, Data & Analytics team where she will help with data pipelines, visualisations and data governance. She will be heavily involved in the delivery of ATLAS and the creation of dashboards, as well as assisting with process automation.

Ksenia has a degree in Informatics and Applied Mathematics from Bryansk State University in Russia and over three years’ experience as a Data Analyst in the logistics sector. Her expertise lies in transforming complex datasets into clear insights that support better decisions.

Outside of work, Ksenia loves travelling and going for long walks with her family. Most recently, she has started a new creative journey as a weekend student at art school, learning how to paint.

Matthew Smith

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Matthew joined Hollyport in July 2025 as Financial Controller, based in the London office. He is responsible for the group’s financial operations, including accounting, consolidation, and reporting. His role covers the production of management accounts and financial statements, coordination of audits, and supporting the firm’s treasury, remuneration and fund-related activities, while maintaining robust financial controls as Hollyport continues to grow.

Prior to joining Hollyport, Matthew spent 3 years at Leadenhall Capital Partners as Financial Controller, where he was responsible for management and statutory reporting, audits, tax and cash flow forecasting. He previously worked for 4 years at Throgmorton UK, a financial services provider supporting alternative asset managers, where he qualified as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant (ACA) in 2020, having completed his AAT qualification in 2017.

Outside of the office, Matthew enjoys football, golf, cycling and skiing, and he takes the opportunity to go scuba diving whenever he can.

Ellie Tsao

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Ellie joined Hollyport in 2025 as an Associate in the Investment team in London. Her role involves supporting the team in assessing new investment opportunities, carrying out due diligence on private equity funds and their managers as well as financial modelling.

Prior to joining Hollyport, Ellie was an Associate at HSBC in the Healthcare team, where she focused on M&A and financing transactions.

Ellie holds a Master’s in Financial Analysis from London Business School. Originally from Taiwan, she is fluent in Mandarin and English. In her spare time, Ellie enjoys attending theatre performances and hosting dinners.

Eirik Tichy

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Eirik joined Hollyport in 2025 as an Investment Associate in London. He is involved with the evaluation and execution of investment opportunities, carrying out due diligence on private equity funds and their managers as well as financial modelling.

Prior to joining Hollyport, Eirik was an Associate in Baird’s Industrial and Consumer team, focusing on transatlantic mid-market M&A transactions.

Eirik holds an MSc in Finance & Investments from the Rotterdam School of Management. He is fluent in Norwegian and has lived in five different countries.

Outside of work, Eirik enjoys going to the gym and exploring London’s restaurant scene.