FUELARTS:
ACCELERATION, ANALYTICS & VENTURE IN CREATIVE TECH
ACCELERATION, ANALYTICS & VENTURE IN CREATIVE TECH
Fuelarts and Story Chest are proud to announce the launch of the Africa Creative Tech Initiative, a pioneering project. This ambitious initiative is designed and aims to reshape Africa's digital future, elevate the continent’s innovative potential, and position Africa as a key player in the global technology and creative industries.
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We’re thrilled to launch AX, a cutting-edge AI-powered startup accelerator set to lead global investment in the creative economy. AX provides AI-driven acceleration roadmap, combines intelligent, personalized mentorship with smart investor matching, transforming how startups grow and succeed. This bold step marks Fuelarts’ entry into the venture studio space, where we’ll build innovative products from the ground up.
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The meticulously crafted 100-page report features comprehensive insights into the Creative Tech ecosystem, highlighting educational initiatives, venture support, and various partnership opportunities. Beyond its academic significance, the report serves as an essential resource for Creative Tech startups seeking to establish and expand their operations across the diverse cantons of Switzerland.
The main focus of the report is cumulative investments in Art+Tech Startups in 2023. It gives the market overview, investment numbers and portraits of investors, overviews trends and opportunities in both the Physical Art+Tech market and the Digital space, with the focus on AI.
About Fuelarts
Fuelarts is an investment platform, specialising on the Creative Tech industry. Our mission is to support the development of the emerging creative tech ecosystem, backing daring entrepreneurs, while they are building a more efficient, transparent, and accessible market.
In 2019 Fuelarts was founded by serial entrepreneur Denis Belkevich and former COO of Christie's Americas, ex-Senior VP of Artnet Roxanna Zarnegar. Our vision for Fuelarts is not only to be an investment vehicle but a platform, merging Art and Capital. Since 2022, Fuelarts includes 3 main divisions:
• Fuelarts Accelerator provides tools to support founders of Art+Tech startups.
• Fuelarts Insights shares content & analytics to engage and develop the Art+Tech community.
• Fuelarts Capital is a venture arm, investing in accelerator graduates and infrastructure leaders.
In 2019 Fuelarts was founded by serial entrepreneur Denis Belkevich and former COO of Christie's Americas, ex-Senior VP of Artnet Roxanna Zarnegar. Our vision for Fuelarts is not only to be an investment vehicle but a platform, merging Art and Capital. Since 2022, Fuelarts includes 3 main divisions:
• Fuelarts Accelerator provides tools to support founders of Art+Tech startups.
• Fuelarts Insights shares content & analytics to engage and develop the Art+Tech community.
• Fuelarts Capital is a venture arm, investing in accelerator graduates and infrastructure leaders.
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The art market ecosystem is pretty complicated, but it gives a great opportunity to find alternative assets with low volatility for your portfolio. Keep expertise on art business at your fingertips with Fuelarts - THE FIRST DEDICATED investment platform FOR CREATIVE Tech
FUELARTS AT A GLANCE
- Founders, experienced in finance, development, supply chain, and education in the art world
- Tools to support networks & to make the art market more efficient, transparent, accessible
- Relationship-based private investor services & community to connect all CREATIVE Tech ecosystem stakeholders
- Several levels of mentorship to be sure accelerated startups are prepared for the art market, making them trusted for investors
- global network with key art world players, with the main office based in NYC — the center of the art market
- 2019 contributor of Deloitte Art and Finance Global Report, presented the results in Monaco on October 17, 2019
Privat acceleration according to a personal plan
"With some startups, we work exclusively and in a private mode based on personal targets and customized personal plans. So if you would like to discuss this option, could you please send me an e-mail, and I will get back to you."
Olga Frid
Managing Partner, Fuelarts
olga@fuelarts.com
Olga Frid
Managing Partner, Fuelarts
olga@fuelarts.com
Advisory boards
"This program is for founders who are looking for experts from art, NFT, blockchain, global business development, VC to invite them as members for their advisory board. If you would like to discuss this option, please send me an e-mail, and I will get back to you."
Olga Frid
Managing Partner, Fuelarts
olga@fuelarts.com
Olga Frid
Managing Partner, Fuelarts
olga@fuelarts.com
Personal Mentorship Hours
"This program is for founders who are looking for mentors from art, NFT, blockchain, global business development, VC to ask them about personal mentorship hours. If you would like to discuss this option, please send me an e-mail, and I will get back to you."
Olga Frid
Managing Partner, Fuelarts
olga@fuelarts.com
Olga Frid
Managing Partner, Fuelarts
olga@fuelarts.com
Founder & CEO, Fuelarts
Denis Belkevich
Born in 1981 in Ukraine, Denis is a professional art economist, manager of cultural projects, art investment & collection management consultant and visiting lecturer at Sotheby's Institute of Art and Parsons School of Design (New York). Denis graduated from Sotheby's Institute of Art in 2013, taking Post-Grad course at Kyiv Contemporary Art Institute in 2016.
Held the position of Managing Director of the Contemporary Asian Art Fair at GAAB and Project Manager of the Peter Konchalovsky Foundation. Currently contributes as the International Development advisor to Cube, a non-commercial platform under the patronage of Dr. Uli Sigg (Switzerland). Board Member of the International Association of Asian Art Collectors.
Permanent participant in international conferences and forums on the marketing, economy, and tech in the field of art. Author of educational programs and publications on museum marketing, art banking, Art+Tech, career management of artists, and asset management.
As a Program Director Denis held several international art conferences, like Art & Reality (2010-2012), GAAB Collectors Summit (2017), Cube.Collectors Summit (2019). In 2019-2021 held the position of Editor-in-Chief of ArtInvestment, the leading art market online Mass Media of Eastern Europe.
Held the position of Managing Director of the Contemporary Asian Art Fair at GAAB and Project Manager of the Peter Konchalovsky Foundation. Currently contributes as the International Development advisor to Cube, a non-commercial platform under the patronage of Dr. Uli Sigg (Switzerland). Board Member of the International Association of Asian Art Collectors.
Permanent participant in international conferences and forums on the marketing, economy, and tech in the field of art. Author of educational programs and publications on museum marketing, art banking, Art+Tech, career management of artists, and asset management.
As a Program Director Denis held several international art conferences, like Art & Reality (2010-2012), GAAB Collectors Summit (2017), Cube.Collectors Summit (2019). In 2019-2021 held the position of Editor-in-Chief of ArtInvestment, the leading art market online Mass Media of Eastern Europe.
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DELOITTE ART & FINANCE
GLOBAL REPORT 2019
GLOBAL REPORT 2019
Download Deloitte Art & Finance Global Report 2019 containing an Art+Tech report by Roxanna Zarnegar and Denis Belkevich
(pages 177-179)
(pages 177-179)
Leadership
Denis Belkevich
General Partner & CEO, Fuelarts
Born in 1981 in Ukraine, Denis is a professional art economist, manager of cultural projects, art investment & collection management consultant and visiting lecturer at Sotheby's Institute of Art and Parsons School of Design (New York). Denis graduated from Sotheby's Institute of Art in 2013, taking Post-Grad course at Kyiv Contemporary Art Institute in 2016.
Held the position of Managing Director of the Contemporary Asian Art Fair at GAAB and Project Manager of the Peter Konchalovsky Foundation. Currently contributes as the International Development advisor to Cube, a non-commercial platform under the patronage of Dr. Uli Sigg (Switzerland). Board Member of the International Association of Asian Art Collectors.
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Held the position of Managing Director of the Contemporary Asian Art Fair at GAAB and Project Manager of the Peter Konchalovsky Foundation. Currently contributes as the International Development advisor to Cube, a non-commercial platform under the patronage of Dr. Uli Sigg (Switzerland). Board Member of the International Association of Asian Art Collectors.
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ADVISORY board
- Roxanna ZarnegarCo-Founder, Fuelarts startup accelerator / Ex-Vice President, Artnet / Ex-COO, Christie's AmericasRoxanna served as Chief Operating Officer of Christie's Americas, developed several strategic plans, and was a key member of the launch of Christie's online auctions.
She specializes in strategic management with a concentration in supply chain innovation for the art world. Roxanna served as Senior Vice President of Auctions and Private Sales at Artnet and was awarded a Webby Award.
LinkedIn - Katya KohenPartner at Amadeo, a New York-based VC firm / ex-co-founder of Starta Accelerator/Starta VenturesComes with over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship and VC. She is an active angel investor, mentor at 500 Global and Techstars. Co-founded Starta Accelerator, an expansion of New York-based VC firm Starta Ventures. Total investments attracted by Starta portfolio exceeded $90M in both traditional VC rounds and crypto-assets. Achieved 12 exits for her funds in a 4-year time span generating 8x returns for LPs.
LinkedIn
TEAM
- Daria RzhavtsevaHead of Business Development & Partnerships
- Jeff EshlemanInvestment RelationsProfessional Investment Analyst / Portfolio Manager. CEO at Amadeo Global / Angel & VC
LinkedIn - Maria PokrovskayaCo-Founder & CEO at AX AcceleratorFounder of Artclever (500 Global F22) / Head of Global Talents Foundation / Startup Mentor / Lecturer / M.Arch / EB-1
LinkedIn - Anna ShvetsChief Communication OfficerArt Manager & PR Manager. 20 years in Art Management / Cultural PR. CEO of TAtchers' Art Management
LinkedIn - Victoria ZavyalovaHead of Brand Culture and StorytellingMedia professional. 10 years in content strategy & storytelling for tech products. Co-founder of The Vertical
LinkedIn - Olena YaraSMM Manager
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PRESS
"The accelerator's mission is to bridge the gap between art and technology by supporting early-stage startups."
"The New York- grounded accelerator aims to make the art request more effective, transparent, and accessible."
"Fuelarts plans to invest the funds raised in solutions focusing on provenance, transactions, gamification, and more."
"The accelerator is providing tools that support founders of Art+Tech startups experienced in finance, development, supply chain and more."
"Unlike many sectors, the Art+Tech market thrived under pandemic conditions. During COVID, art-focused startups raised nearly 60% of the industry's total investment over the last two decades."
"Fuelarts accelerator intends to become a VC, which would help startups adapt their business models to shifting market demands."
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Founder & CEO, Fuelarts
Denis Belkevich
An economist in the field of art, professional manager of cultural projects, art investment & collection management consultant. Denis graduated from Sotheby's Institute of Art. Expert in art management, art finance, art funds management.
Held the position of Managing Director of the Contemporary Asian Art Fair at GAAB (Warsaw) and Project Manager of the Peter Konchalovsky Foundation (Moscow). Currently contributes as the International Development advisor to Cube.Moscow, a non-commercial platform under the patronage of Dr. Uli Sigg (Switzerland). Board Member of the International Association of Asian Art Collectors.
Permanent participant in international conferences and forums on the marketing, economy, and tech in the field of art. Author of educational programs and publications on museum marketing, art banking, art+tech, career management of artists, and asset management. Founder of the art financial blog ARTFINEX.
As a Director of Programme have held several international art conferences, like Art & Reality (2010-2012, St.Petersburg and Moscow), GAAB Collectors Summit (2017, Warsaw), Cube.Collectors Summit (2019, Moscow).
Held the position of Managing Director of the Contemporary Asian Art Fair at GAAB (Warsaw) and Project Manager of the Peter Konchalovsky Foundation (Moscow). Currently contributes as the International Development advisor to Cube.Moscow, a non-commercial platform under the patronage of Dr. Uli Sigg (Switzerland). Board Member of the International Association of Asian Art Collectors.
Permanent participant in international conferences and forums on the marketing, economy, and tech in the field of art. Author of educational programs and publications on museum marketing, art banking, art+tech, career management of artists, and asset management. Founder of the art financial blog ARTFINEX.
As a Director of Programme have held several international art conferences, like Art & Reality (2010-2012, St.Petersburg and Moscow), GAAB Collectors Summit (2017, Warsaw), Cube.Collectors Summit (2019, Moscow).
CEO, ARCIS Fine Art Storage + Collection Services /
Ex-Vice President, Artnet / Ex-COO, Christie's Americas
Ex-Vice President, Artnet / Ex-COO, Christie's Americas
Roxanna Zarnegar
Roxanna served as Chief Operating Officer of Christie's Americas, were designed a multi-use fine art storage + production facility, and led auctions operations teams across seven departments. She developed several strategic plans and was a key member of the launch of Christie's online auctions.
During her term, Roxanna attended the INSEAD Executive Leadership Program, becoming one of Christie's global strategy leaders. Subsequently, Roxanna served as Senior Vice President of Auctions and Private Sales at Artnet. Her responsibilities included a strategic redesign of the auction and private sales division and online platform – a project that was awarded a Webby Award Honoree.
She regularly speaks and moderates panels at art fairs and conferences. Roxanna specializes in strategic management with a concentration in supply chain innovation for the art world. In addition, Roxanna is adjunct faculty at Parsons, The New School MS of Strategic Design + Management, and Sotheby's Institute of Art Master's in Art Business.
In 2019-2021 Ms. Zarnegar was Director of Operations, Training, and Development at ARCIS Fine Art Storage and Collection Management.
During her term, Roxanna attended the INSEAD Executive Leadership Program, becoming one of Christie's global strategy leaders. Subsequently, Roxanna served as Senior Vice President of Auctions and Private Sales at Artnet. Her responsibilities included a strategic redesign of the auction and private sales division and online platform – a project that was awarded a Webby Award Honoree.
She regularly speaks and moderates panels at art fairs and conferences. Roxanna specializes in strategic management with a concentration in supply chain innovation for the art world. In addition, Roxanna is adjunct faculty at Parsons, The New School MS of Strategic Design + Management, and Sotheby's Institute of Art Master's in Art Business.
In 2019-2021 Ms. Zarnegar was Director of Operations, Training, and Development at ARCIS Fine Art Storage and Collection Management.
Art & Finance coordinator for the Deloitte group of member firms,
coordinate activities at the Deloitte group level
coordinate activities at the Deloitte group level
Adriano Picinati di Torcello
Adriano is the Art & Finance coordinator for the Deloitte group of member firms and has over 20 years of professional experience. He is in charge of the Art & Finance activities within Deloitte Luxembourg, an initiative he has coordinated since its inception in 2008. Adriano also coordinates the development of the Art & Finance activities at the Deloitte group level.
Over the past decade, Adriano has been working towards creating an Art & Finance/Business cluster in Luxembourg.
Adriano started his professional career as an auditor at KPMG. He also spent several years with Banque Degroof Luxembourg to develop the group's activities in France through wealth structuring and funds services.
Before joining Deloitte in 2008, he held management positions in the Asia Business Development team and the Strategic Planning team of Deutsche Börse Group.
Adriano has a degree in business sciences and finance, an MBA, and an M.Sc. in banking and finance.
He is fluent in French, English and has an excellent command of Italian.
Over the past decade, Adriano has been working towards creating an Art & Finance/Business cluster in Luxembourg.
Adriano started his professional career as an auditor at KPMG. He also spent several years with Banque Degroof Luxembourg to develop the group's activities in France through wealth structuring and funds services.
Before joining Deloitte in 2008, he held management positions in the Asia Business Development team and the Strategic Planning team of Deutsche Börse Group.
Adriano has a degree in business sciences and finance, an MBA, and an M.Sc. in banking and finance.
He is fluent in French, English and has an excellent command of Italian.
Businessman, diplomat, and art collector.
Established the Chinese Contemporary Art Award (CCAA)
Established the Chinese Contemporary Art Award (CCAA)
Dr. Uli Sigg
Dr. Uli Sigg is a Swiss businessman, diplomat, and art collector. He serves as the vice-chairman of Ringier, the largest media company in Switzerland. Dr. Sigg completed his studies with a Ph.D. of the University of Zurich Law Faculty.
In 1980 established the first Joint Venture between China and the West and served on the boards of several global companies till 1995. For four years, the Swiss federal government appointed him as ambassador to China, North Korea, and Mongolia.
As a collector of contemporary art, he has formed with more than 2200 works the most substantial collection of contemporary Chinese art in the world, of which he donated in 2012 1450 works to M+Museum for Visual Arts in Hong Kong.
He also established the Chinese Contemporary Art Award (CCAA) in 1997 and the CCAA Art Critic Award in 2007. He is also a member of the International Council of New York MOMA and the International Advisory Council of Tate Gallery, London.
In 1980 established the first Joint Venture between China and the West and served on the boards of several global companies till 1995. For four years, the Swiss federal government appointed him as ambassador to China, North Korea, and Mongolia.
As a collector of contemporary art, he has formed with more than 2200 works the most substantial collection of contemporary Chinese art in the world, of which he donated in 2012 1450 works to M+Museum for Visual Arts in Hong Kong.
He also established the Chinese Contemporary Art Award (CCAA) in 1997 and the CCAA Art Critic Award in 2007. He is also a member of the International Council of New York MOMA and the International Advisory Council of Tate Gallery, London.