

London, UK: 21 January 2026: Atempo Growth, a leading growth debt investor operating across Europe and specialising in high-growth, tech-enabled companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christhi Theiss Partner, based in Madrid.
“We are excited to welcome Christhi to Atempo Growth. His extensive experience in lending to high growth technology companies in Europe – most recently as Executive Director at BBVA Spark – brings exceptional insight into the needs of Europe’s most ambitious founders. Establishing a senior presence in Madrid further strengthens our on-the-ground coverage across the continent and aligns with our strategy of expanding thoughtfully into key European hubs.”
- Matteo Avramov Giulivi, Co-Founder
Christhi brings over brings over 20 years of experience in private credit and growth-stage financing. Prior to joining Atempo Growth, Christhi held senior leadership roles at BBVA Spark, where he worked to build and expand the firm’s European credit platform. Before this. Christhi also has extensive experience as a FinTech Advisor and was previously the Global Head of Capital Markets in Berlin-based Lendico Global Services, working closely with innovative businesses across multiple sectors.
The addition of Christhi underscores Atempo Growth’s commitment to attracting top-tier talent and strengthening its senior team as the firm continues to expand its footprint across key European markets.
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