Sebastiaan Vaessen
Founder and & General Partner
Professional Career
Former-Chief Investment Strategist at Naspers and Prosus; One of the largest global Tech investors
Started my professional career as a strategy consultant at Bain & Company and Monitor Group.
Marketplaces expert
Deep passion for teaching / education.
Deal sourcing and value creation - Pioneer in data-driven sourcing at Prosus and Dealroom.co
While my core DNA is in Growth investments I regularly dabble into earlier stages as well
Some of my many quirks
ENTJ
Eldest of 3; father of 2; married to 1 and cats > dogs
I try to live like Ted Lasso "Be curious, not judgmental." Optimism, curiosity, and openmindedness hit my inner core. I motivate by enthusiasm and drive.
I am a super connector. One of my biggest joy is to connect superheroes so they can save the world.
I love building big stuff! I combine my passion for big ideas with a ruthless work ethic and speed of execution.
The world is my playground. I love the Netherlands but raise my children in English.
Fueled by gym and coffee. I try to live a regimented lifestyle and can be found in the Crossfit box 5-6 days per week
Live on houseboat in Amsterdam
The most important thing in life is to be yourself. Unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman!