Elisa Steccaglia
Senior PrincipalI was born in a small town in Italy of fewer than 1,500 inhabitants, moved to Milan, and then spent more than twelve years living in Paris.

I was born in a small town in Italy of fewer than 1,500 inhabitants, moved to Milan, and then spent more than twelve years living in Paris.
Along the way, I developed a passion for discovering new places, people, and ideas. I speak Italian, French, English, and Spanish.
Prior to joining White Star, I was an investor at XAnge, where I invested in software and tech companies from pre-seed through Series A. Before that, I started my career at Omnes Capital, investing in renewable energy and infrastructure businesses, including working on the IPO of Neoen, one of Europe’s leading independent power producers.I graduated with honors from Bocconi University in Milan.
Outside of investing, I am usually chasing the next adventure. I am an avid surfer and have spent time exploring coastlines across Asia and Central America. When I am not travelling, you will usually find me reading psychology and fantasy books or organising dinners at home with friends, where—despite my Italian roots—I am known for my remarkably poor cooking skills.