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Dirk Kersten
Managing Partner at Forbion
Amsterdam, North Holland
Overview
Dirk Kersten is the Managing Partner at Forbion, a prominent venture capital and private equity firm in Amsterdam. With a background in managing director roles at INKEF Capital and Gilde Healthcare, he brings extensive experience in investment management and strategic leadership to his current position. His career highlights include leading successful investments in various companies and holding key leadership roles in reputable firms in the venture capital and private equity industry.
Work Experience
Managing Partner
2025 - Current
General Partner
2018 - 2025
Managing Director
2014 - 2018
Venture capital and growth equity investments in emerging healthcare & technology companies
Partner & President US office
2011 - 2014
Venture capital and growth equity investments in emerging healthcare companies.
Partner & Investment manager
2002 - 2011
Venture capital and growth equity investments in emerging healthcare companies
Associate
2000 - 2001
Corporate Finance boutique
Consultant
1999 - 2000
Strategy consulting for telecom and new media industry
Education
MSc
1993 - 1999