FalconStar (FaSt) Connect
Falcon
Falcons are in Dutch "Valken", which is Winand's mother's family name.
This majestic bird is the national emblem of many Gulf States.
An integral part of Arab heritage and culture, for over 9.000 years, falcons are renowned for their sharp eyes, their loyalty, their keeping focus on the target; qualities the FaSt Connect team highly value.
Star
Staring is Winand's father's family name, which brings the Star and the Ring in our name.
Stars are an age-old compass for navigators and explorers.
Still in our modern days, we see them as guiding light.
The nights in the desert offer a stage for the stars, the region offers a stage for meaningful connections.
Connect
Ring is part of Winand's father's family name, which brings the Star and the Ring in our name, and the Ring features in his family’s coat of arms (a Star in a Ring).
The Ring symbolizes the Globe, Circle, Connecting & Commitment.
Connections between Cultures, People, Economic Sectors, with a deep-seated sense of Commitment.
Our Vision
FalconStar Connect was formed with the objective of providing Impacting Investments for prestigious projects around the globe, with a special focus on Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the MENA region.
Throughout our extensive and varied careers, the team has gradually developed a rich and high-level global network, resulting in strong partnerships and associations with like-minded investment groups, and High-NetWorth Individuals.
Our Misssion
This rich and high-level global network enables us to actively identify promising investment proposals, which we then assess with diligence and explore, within our network, potential collaboration with investors, all following defined criteria.
Connecting all stakeholders of the selected proposals with suitable investors - in a win-win partnership - can ensure that prestigious projects - with an impact on society - can be successfully developed.
Corporate Social Responsibility
In our Corporate Social Responsibility, early 2020, Francoise Mouly was a co-founding member and is actively supporting MENA Women in Law, a platform dedicated to women in the legal profession working or living in the MENA region. which is part of our deep-seated commitment to inclusivity.
In 2016 we established the Innovation Centre for Education (iCE) LLC(G), a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to delivering Professional Services in Education.
Our Team
Winand Staring
Co-Founding Partner & CEO
As an Economist, and former Dutch Ambassador and U.N. Diplomat, Dr. Staring’s connections are at the highest international level, including high- and top-level decision-makers from Fortune 500 business, large companies, financial institutions, family offices, wealth managers, to embassies, entrepreneurs and philanthropists. Thanks to his extensive network, and his engaging personality, Dr. Staring is in a unique position to connect opportunities with investors, all the while deeply committed to sustainability and positive impacting on the planet and society.
Françoise Mouly
Co-Founding Partner & Vice-President
Born in France, Francoise has lived in London, Geneva, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Doha and currently resides in the UAE. She worked as a legal adviser in Corporate Finance in London, and later studied for a post graduate degree in Art History at Christies’ Contemporary, which led to extending her practice as legal adviser in art.
While living in Doha, Qatar, Francoise Mouly co-founded in 2016 the Innovation Centre for Education (iCE) Doha, a not-for-profit LLC(G), licensed by the Qatar Financial Centre Authority, to facilitate professional services in the field of education and cultural projects. www.icedoha.org
In early 2020, together with a group of women lawyers, we initiated MENA Women in Law, a platform for dialogue, building bridges, sharing knowledge and interdisciplinary collaboration. www.menawomeninlaw.com.
“The focus is to use my experience and extensive worldwide network – wherein parties describe me as a connector and facilitator with deep and wide knowledge - to bring together stakeholders in a collaborative teamwork of relevance and values, towards a more inclusive and more sustainable future”.
Sunitha Nazar
Chief Operating Officer
Sunitha as our Chief Operating Officer for FalconStar Connect, brings over a decade of invaluable experience to our team. With her extensive background in Operations within Free Zone and Offshore Registries, Sunitha brings a wealth of industry knowledge and strategic insight. Sunitha's legal expertise, coupled with her deep understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks, adds significant value to our organization. Throughout her career, Sunitha has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, having held Senior Management positions with distinction. Her collaborative spirit and dedication to fostering strong cross-functional relationships align perfectly with FalconStar Connect's values. As Chief Operating Officer, Sunitha will play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency and innovation within our organization. Her appointment underscores FalconStar Connect's commitment to assembling a team of industry leaders dedicated to delivering exceptional results which will drive us towards greater success.