Lino Gandola

Lino Gandola is a Founding Partner at Riceberg Ventures, a deep-tech VC fund investing across India, Europe, and the US. An active investor in Indian startups, he plays a key role in driving cross-border growth and market expansion.
Before Riceberg, Lino was Chief of Staff at a Berlin-based healthtech startup and a VC investor at a family office, bringing a strong mix of operational and investment expertise. A University of St. Gallen alumnus, he has been a key figure in the European startup ecosystem, organizing major global events like START Summit and the St. Gallen Symposium. Lino is a leading voice in fostering India-Europe startup collaborations, helping Riceberg’s portfolio scale in international markets.