Delon Turner

Delon Turner is the Founder of 7even Hills Venture Capital, where the firm’s investment thesis
is primarily concentrated on disruptive financial technology (FinTech) platforms, digital banking
infrastructure, and payment technologies. Mr. Turner drives the fund’s capital allocation,
shapes portfolio strategies, and leads the adoption of advanced, high-alpha investment
methodologies. Currently, Mr. Turner is Chairman and CEO of Amethyst Acquisition Corp., a
$150M NASDAQ-listed SPAC targeting AI infrastructure and large-scale data centers—key
areas shaping the digital finance landscape. Previously, he was CEO of Grey Bridge
Acquisition Corp., a $250M SPAC targeting high-growth fintech and embedded finance
disruptors. Before that, as Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch, he
co-managed $600 million for ultra-high-net-worth and institutional clients, specializing in
advanced portfolio optimization, innovative multi-asset structures, synthetic bonds, LDI, and
tailored allocation models for enhanced yield and risk control. Mr. Turner worked at Citibank’s
corporate headquarters within its Global Consumer Banking segment, specializing in
investment strategy formulation and product innovation. He led institutional initiatives in
standardizing third-party trust banking relationships and outsourcing, optimizing operational
leverage for Citibank’s wealth management vertical.
He also championed the integration of transformative FinTech—including AI-driven
robo-advisors and digital assets—to modernize Citi’s legacy systems and accelerate digital
transformation within wealth management.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Turner played professional basketball in Europe for 11 seasons. He
holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a B.S. in
Agri-Business with a minor in Economics from Florida A&M University. He is a member of
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.