Experience

Déjà Partners

• Ireland
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-founder & Partner

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Déjà Partners is a boutique advisory firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs secure funding, scale their businesses, and achieve success. Our team possesses a unique combination of skills, having worked as senior executives in the tech industry and at top European venture capital firms. We specialise in advising companies in Europe’s major technology sectors, with extensive expertise in a range of fast-growing verticals, including AgTech, AI, eCommerce, IoT, SaaS, Semiconductor, and… Show more Déjà Partners is a boutique advisory firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs secure funding, scale their businesses, and achieve success. Our team possesses a unique combination of skills, having worked as senior executives in the tech industry and at top European venture capital firms. We specialise in advising companies in Europe’s major technology sectors, with extensive expertise in a range of fast-growing verticals, including AgTech, AI, eCommerce, IoT, SaaS, Semiconductor, and TravelTech. From the outset, we are the only advisory firm that understands the unique needs and challenges faced by founders, as well as the core objectives of institutional investors. By leveraging our extensive expertise and in-depth knowledge of the market, we are able to provide valuable insights and support that help entrepreneurs achieve their goals and drive long-term growth. Show less



WakeUp Capital

• Ireland
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Venture Partner & Investment Committee Member

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  An emerging impact venture capital fund targeting Irish and European markets.



Voxgig

• Ireland
• IT System Custom Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  County Waterford, Ireland A provider of software tools to run and grow developer relations.



Mindmotiv

• Germany
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany The world’s first cloud-enabled, user-friendly and powerful tool for functional testing of Model-based Embedded Software.



IGS Limited

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

  • Nov 2017 - Mar 2021

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom Joined leadership team to define the long-term vision and strategic approach for the business moving it from a licensing model to a product-focused organization. Also instrumental in closing a Series A funding round which brought in world-class institutional investors and raised £7 million for IGS.



Northface Ventures

• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Director

  • Jul 2007 - Dec 2019

  Stirling, Munich, London, Chicago Northface Ventures is a team of highly experienced professionals providing mentoring, hands-on support and investment to ambitious management teams in the technology, media and telecoms space. Our focus is on value optimization for shareholders through the application of our Product, Channel and Exit Readiness Playbook.



RWTH Aachen University

• Germany
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Speaker and Case Study Moderator

  • May 2006 - Nov 2017

  Kreisfreie Stadt Aachen Area, Germany Speaker and Case Study Moderator - Harvesting Corporate Assets, Realizing value through a "Trade Sale"



PONTIS CAPITAL LTD

• China
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Managing Partner

  • Jun 2011 - Dec 2014

  Vienna / Munich Member of leadership team at PONTIS Capital, a major Private Equity investor in Austria with a mandate to invest in high growth, innovative businesses in Austria and Germany. Fund commitments returned to investors in June. If you would like to know why, speak to me.



OpenJaw Technologies

• Ireland
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2014

  Dublin, Ireland Stepped down from board at closing of the acquisition by GuestLogix. My role was focussed on the strategic development of the business in parallel with the preparation for exit. It also included contributing to the selection of the company’s adviser (Mooreland), deal management and tactics. The business resulting from the combination of OpenJaw and GuestLogix is uniquely positioned to enable better interaction between travel operators and brands with travelers throughout each stage of the… Show more Stepped down from board at closing of the acquisition by GuestLogix. My role was focussed on the strategic development of the business in parallel with the preparation for exit. It also included contributing to the selection of the company’s adviser (Mooreland), deal management and tactics. The business resulting from the combination of OpenJaw and GuestLogix is uniquely positioned to enable better interaction between travel operators and brands with travelers throughout each stage of the travel journey. Show less



Independent

• Uganda
• International Trade and Development

• Advisor to European Technology Businesses

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Starnberg, Germany Satisfied clients during 2008 included Quintiq Holding BV (The Netherlands), BView Limited (UK), Alea GmbH (Germany) and Falk Navigation GmbH (Germany). Pro bono work done for a respectable list of European technology start ups.



TVM Capital

• Singapore
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Partner

  • Apr 2000 - Jun 2007

  Munich Area, Germany Investment Manager and General Partner in ICT Team



iTAC Software AG

• Germany
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman of the Supervisory Board

  • Sep 2004 - May 2007

  Assumed role of Supervisory Board Chairman about 1 year after initial TVM Capital investment in September 2004. Led 3 financing rounds. Rebuilt management team and board.



TravelTainment AG

• Advisor to the Board of Directors

  • Mar 2005 - Sep 2006

  Kreisfreie Stadt Aachen Area, Germany As General Partner at TVM Capital, worked with management and co-investor during the 18 months leading up to an exit by trade sale to Amadeus. Played central role in assuring exit readiness, setting exit objectives, leading negotiations and closing the transaction. Strong advisory contribution brought by Jochen Hense, then of InterFinanz.



Impress Software

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member of the Supervisory Board

  • Aug 2003 - Dec 2004

  One of two TVM Capital representatives on the Supervisory Board, until Impress´s conversion to a US Inc. and transfer of headquarters to the US. Focus on defining an exit strategy.



Neolinear Inc

• United States
• Software Development

• Member of the Board of Directors

  • May 2004 - Jun 2004

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Joined the board to finalize the sale of Neolinear to Cadence after driving the divestiture process on behalf of TVM Capital. Advised management in preparations for the sale, set objectives and tactics. Coached negotiations.



Banque Paribas

• Head of Advisory Services Germany

  • May 1994 - Mar 2000

  During the period prior to the take-over by BNP, led a team of 6 Paribas professionals located in Frankfurt, Paris and London. Established Paribas among the leaders in M&A advisory in Germany.