Dirk Kersten
InvestorManaging Partner at Forbion · Board director at Dyne Therapeutics
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Dirk Kersten is a Managing Partner at Forbion, which he joined in 2018, where he manages the Forbion Growth Opportunities Fund. Trained as a physicist, he previously served as a Partner at Gilde Healthcare Partners, leading its Boston office, and as a Managing Director at INKEF Capital overseeing healthcare investments. His work spans fund management, deal making, portfolio management, and exit strategies.
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BiotechHealthtech
Board director at Dyne Therapeutics
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Co-founders at Dyne Therapeutics
Experience
- ForbionManaging Partnercurrent2025 — present
- ForbionGeneral Partner2018 — 2025
- INKEF CapitalManaging Director2014 — 2018The Randstad, Netherlands
- Gilde HealthcarePartner & President US office2011 — 2014Greater Boston
- Gilde HealthcarePartner & Investment manager2002 — 2011The Randstad, Netherlands
- Venture Creation ManagementAssociate2000 — 2001The Randstad, Netherlands
- Fource ConsultingConsultant1999 — 2000The Randstad, Netherlands
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Deals · 1
Dyne TherapeuticsBoard seat
via Forbion · filed Aug 2020 · $115.7M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Led
Ascendis PharmaLanthio PharmaNightbalanceProfibrix
Board seats
NorthSea TherapeuticsSynox Therapeutics
Sources: the firm's website · SEC Form D filings.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dirk Kersten?
- Dirk Kersten is a Managing Partner at Forbion, which he joined in 2018, where he manages the Forbion Growth Opportunities Fund. Trained as a physicist, he previously served as a Partner at Gilde Healthcare Partners, leading its Boston office, and as a Managing Director at INKEF Capital overseeing healthcare investments. His work spans fund management, deal making, portfolio management, and exit strategies.
- Where does Dirk Kersten work?
- Dirk Kersten is Managing Partner at Forbion and Board director at Dyne Therapeutics.
- What does Dirk Kersten invest in?
- Dirk Kersten invests in Biotech, Healthtech.
- What check size does Dirk Kersten write?
- Dirk Kersten typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What boards does Dirk Kersten sit on?
- Dirk Kersten holds tracked board seats at Dyne Therapeutics, Dyne Therapeutics, NorthSea Therapeutics, Synox Therapeutics.
- What companies has Dirk Kersten invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Ascendis Pharma, Dyne Therapeutics, Lanthio Pharma, Nightbalance, Profibrix.
- Where did Dirk Kersten go to school?
- Dirk Kersten studied at University of Groningen (MSc, Physics).
- Does Dirk Kersten lead rounds?
- Yes — Dirk Kersten has led 5 tracked investments.
Same school
Also attended University of Groningen183
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Shared employers
Also worked at Forbion25
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Also worked at INKEF Capital22
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Also worked at Gilde Healthcare25
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