Dean Sparrow
InvestorCo-Founder & CEO at Crossfin Technology
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Anton van VlaanderenunlockedDean: together at University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika (1996–1997)
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About
Co-founder and CEO of Crossfin with nearly 20 years of experience investing in ICT businesses in Africa and a corporate finance background spanning investment, corporate development and senior finance/executive leadership roles.
Experience
- CROSSFIN HOLDINGSChief Executive Officercurrent2017 — presentHead Quartered in Johannesburg, South Africa
- CROSSFIN HOLDINGSCEO and Co Foundercurrent2017 — presentJohannesburg Area, South Africa
- Capital Eye InvestmentsChief Executive Officer2011 — 2024City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Business Connexion Group LimitedNon Executive Director2011 — 2015Johannesburg South Africa
- UCS Group LimitedDeputy CEO2009 — 2011City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- UCS Group LimitedChief Financial Officer2002 — 2009
- DeloitteAudit Manager1997 — 2002
Skills & more
Start-ups26Funding7LBO6Mergers15Due Diligence45Private Equity10Strategy52Mergers & Acquisitions58Business Strategy38Valuation10Restructuring16Acquisition Integration2
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Colleagues at Crossfin Technology
Anton Gaylard
Co-Founder & CXO at Crossfin Technology
Chantel van Loggerenberg
Group Financial Accountant at Crossfin Technology
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David Bryant
Investment Associate at Crossfin Technology
Edward Pitsi
Non-Exec Director at Crossfin Technology
Laura Cowan
Director & Finance Executive at Crossfin Technology
Mark Hyslop
Chief Legal Officer at Crossfin Technology
Naomi Nethengwe
Non-Exec Director at Crossfin Technology
Roger Grobler
Non-Exec Director at Crossfin Technology
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dean Sparrow?
- Co-founder and CEO of Crossfin with nearly 20 years of experience investing in ICT businesses in Africa and a corporate finance background spanning investment, corporate development and senior finance/executive leadership roles.
- Where does Dean Sparrow work?
- Dean Sparrow is Co-Founder & CEO at Crossfin Technology.
- Where did Dean Sparrow go to school?
- Dean Sparrow studied at University of Cape Town (FQE, Final Qualifying Examination); University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika (CTA, Certificate in Theory of Accounting – Honours); University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika (BCompt, Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting).
Same school
Also attended University of Cape Town268
Roelof BothaAdvisor & former Steward at Sequoia Capital; SpaceX board memberJames DetweilerVP of Investments at Felicis VenturesAvron MarcusInvestor at Index VenturesLaurel BowdenPartner at 83NorthAlan EzekowitzInvestor at Third Rock VenturesAndy VitusPartner at Scale Venture Partners
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Also attended University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika62
Anton van VlaanderenManaging Partner at 4Di CapitalSamantha CampbellOperations Manager at 4Di CapitalLeron VarshaCEO at Kalon Venture PartnersGuy EllisGeneral Partner at WHCBenjamin JonesSenior Ecosystem Manager - Events & Partnerships, CV Labs at CV LabsRichard YatesFinance Director at Bloc Ventures
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Also attended St Benedicts College2
Shared employers
Also worked at Capital Eye Investments1
Also worked at Business Connexion Group Limited2
Also worked at Deloitte2,000
Kirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewSteve AnaviCo-founder & President of QontoNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesRaychel BailonVP of Finance at Felicis VenturesPatrick KartevollInvestor at Investinor
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