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Shape Equity Partners

Our people are our most valuable asset

We are fortunate to work with some of the most talented and passionate individuals.

Lorenzo Sargenti

Lorenzo Sargenti

Founder & Managing Partner

Lorenzo founded Shape with a conviction that the multi-family residential market in the first circle outside major city centers was underserved by operators who combined genuine construction quality with research-driven investment discipline. He brings a European construction background — shaped by Swiss project management methods and direct experience with European materials suppliers — to markets that respond to buildings built differently. Under his direction, Shape has built a track record of above-market absorption across the portfolio. Lorenzo is based in Jersey City.
Federico Guglielmone

Federico Guglielmone

Partner & Investment Committee

Federico is an accomplished financial services professional with a deep entrepreneurial experience investing in early and growth stage corporations. A Swiss native, Federico studied humanities at the University of Milan before becoming a financial operator at Bocconi University in Milan. He worked in Swiss private banking from 1999 to 2014, carving a path that led him to develop deep connections with valuable customers moving on to asset management, and finally the complete management of the institution. Federico founded Effegi Iniziative Sagl in 2014, a Swiss company that provides financial advisory services, including recovery and renovation of historic buildings in the Canton of Ticino. As a result, he began to develop a deep understanding, knowledge and passion for the real estate industry. In 2019, Guglielmone founded Recentor SA, a Swiss company that aims to structure and develop new architectures by introducing proprietary interior designs and innovative architectures. Federico has been developing ideas throughout his career and remains an active investor in startup companies including Timerepublik, Artvisor and Finless Foods. In his private life, Federico is a sports enthusiast, completing a Gigathlon, a Marathon des Sables and some Ultratrails.
Mark Hvidsten

Mark Hvidsten

Partner & Investment Committee

Mark has 30+ years of experience in insurance, finance and capital markets. He is an experienced, results-driven, innovative visionary and global leader with significant business and financial acumen, known for pioneering approaches to delivering institutional value. Formerly at Willis Towers Watson where he served as Deputy Chairman of Willis Reinsurance since 2014, holding a number of other executive positions, including Chairman of Willis Reinsurance Alternative Strategies and Director of Strategy & Transformation at Willis Reinsurance. Prior to joining Shape, Mark was CEO of Willis Capital markets from 2006 to 2009 and CEO of Willis Analytics from 2001 to 2005.
Emanuele Tabet

Emanuele Tabet

Construction Advisor

Emanuele Tabet graduated in civil engineering from the Federal Polytechnic of Zurich (ETHZ) in 2001. His professional path led him to work for major construction companies nationally and internationally in underground construction and civil engineering works. From 2014 to 2016, Emanuele headed the branch of Sika works in the Italian part of Switzerland dealing with waterproofing, remediation of concrete and resins of every type. In 2016, he opened the Ing. Emanuele Tabet Sagl which deals with consultancy in the construction field as well as construction supervision. In 2019, he founded Recentor SA, a Swiss company which aims to recover and renovate historic buildings.
Alessia Perini

Alessia Perini

Architecture & Design

Alessia began her professional career in Como by actively participating in the design of public spaces during the centenary of the birth of G Terragni. Some of her most notable work includes the design in Courchevel, Baku Azerbaijan and the collaboration with Molteni and on the designs of the renowned and global Gucci, as well as Tiffany & Co. stores. She has partnered with world-renowned companies to design furniture, objects and exhibitions such as Domitalia, Tafaruci, Gallotti and Radice, Pianca. Alessia graduated from the Milan Polytechnic University.
Hannah Daughton

Hannah Daughton

Investor Relations

Hannah studied neuroscience and psychology at the University of Rochester, where she worked in the Office of Admissions and learned the importance of attracting desirable prospects, showcasing strengths and value propositions, building trust through compelling communication, and tailoring messages to target audiences. She spent several years in operations at a boutique private equity firm, working extensively with the Investor Relations and Business Development teams. Prior to joining Shape, she promoted services and programming in a client-facing role at a nonprofit organization, furthering her interest in impact investing and community development.