CiCi Bellis leads the firm with a background that uniquely blends professional sports and venture capital. As a former professional tennis player who reached a career-high ranking of WTA #35, CiCi understands the demands and nuances of high-performance sports. After retiring from tennis, she spent four years working at a sports tech-focused venture capital firm, where she managed all deal flow operations, while also completing her MBA. In 2023, she leveraged this expertise to launch Cartan Capital, aiming to drive and shape innovation in sports and health tech.