Jtjay Niako

Jtjay Niako is a Fund Manager at Sofinnova Investments, where he leads investment initiatives focused on life sciences, with an emphasis on biopharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and innovative healthcare solutions. At Sofinnova, he plays a key role in identifying and managing portfolio companies that develop groundbreaking therapies in areas such as oncology, rare diseases, gene therapy, and medtech.

Prior to his current role, Niako built a robust private equity track record as a Private Equity Partners member at Hamilton Lane, specializing in alternative asset classes across global markets (2014–2020), and previously served as General Manager at Italmobiliare SpA, overseeing strategic investments and operational management in diversified industries. His career is marked by demonstrated leadership in fund management and private equity, with a focus on value creation and deal execution.

Niako holds an MBA in Development Economics and International Development from Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, a BBA in Economics from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, and a Bachelor’s in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics from The International University College of Turin. His expertise uniquely combines quantitative analysis, strategic investment, and sectoral specialization in life sciences, positioning him as a significant contributor to innovation-driven investment in healthcare and biotechnology.