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Massimo Mazza

Senior PartnerRiyadh

Driving growth and innovation in venture capital, growth equity, family offices and institutional investors

Massimo is a senior partner at McKinsey's Riyadh office, where of focuses his attention to growth an innovation for local and global family offices and institutional investors. With a rich background in engineering and mathematics, Massimo brings a unique analytical perspective to his work in venture capital and growth equity across both developed and emerging markets. His expertise is instrumental in guiding clients through complex investment strategies and market expansions.

Massimo's recent client engagements include:

  • leading market scans and due diligence with a focus on SaaS companies, fintech, and B2C retail tech across various geographies
  • developing investment and M&A strategies for a leading global growth equity fund, which included launching a $5 billion growth equity vehicle targeting emerging markets

Beyond his work at McKinsey, Massimo is passionate about education and is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Italian, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. Before joining McKinsey, he gained valuable experience in Milan, São Paulo, Tokyo and New York, which has enriched his global perspective and approach to client challenges.

Published work

The evolution of neoclouds and their next moves,” McKinsey & Company, November 2025

Investing in living better: Quality of life and the future of business,” McKinsey & Company, June 2025

Is MENAP’s budding start-up ecosystem ready to blossom?,” McKinsey & Company, July 2023

Fueling the Hungarian start-up ecosystem, McKinsey & Company, January 2023

Entrepreneurship beyond Silicon Valley,” McKinsey & Company, July 1, 2021

"Capturing the hearts of Brazil's luxury consumers," McKinsey & Company, October 2014

Education

Harvard Business School
MBA

Harvard University
MS, applied mathematics

École Centrale Paris
MA, mathematics

Politecnico di Milano
Laurea, telecommunications engineering