Jan Sessenhausen
InvestorGeneral Partner at Cusp Capital
Bonn, Germany
Writes $10.8M checks · typically $5M
About
Jan Sessenhausen applies a software-first mindset in hardware-heavy markets, treating hardware as a shell around recurring software and data, with IT and consulting background at SapientNitro, Capgemini and Hewlett‑Packard.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Experience
- Cusp CapitalGeneral Partnercurrent2021 — presentЭссен
- Tengelmann VenturesManaging Director2015 — 2020
- High-Tech GründerfondsMember of Investment Committee2015 — 2020
- High-Tech GründerfondsSenior Investment Manager2010 — 2014
- moviacCo-Founder2009 — 2011
- SapientNitroManager Business Consulting2008 — 2010
- CapgeminiConsultant2005 — 2008
- Hewlett Packard EnterpriseDual Studies2002 — 2005
- SER GroupPart-time employment1999 — 2002
Skills & more
Start-ups56Venture Capital24E-commerce2Business Development17Corporate Development1Entrepreneurship4Mobile Devices3Management Consulting4Business Strategy7M&A experienceMergers & Acquisitions2Business Modeling1
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Due DiligenceProduct ManagementInvestment ManagementStrategyLanguages Deutsch · Englisch
- ITIL Expert (V3) & ITIL Service Manager (V2) — EXIN
From Jan's professional profile.
Colleagues at Cusp Capital
Andrés Pérez Soderi
General Partner at Carya Venture Partners
Britta Lenczewski
Finance Manager at Cusp Capital
Carolin Althoff
General Partner - Investor & Head of ESG at Cusp Capital
Christian Winter
General Partner at TEV Ventures
Dr. Carolin Althoff
General Partner - Investor & Head of ESG at Cusp Capital
Helmut Klawitter
General Partner, General Counsel at TEV Ventures
Holger Temme
Venture Partner at Cusp Capital
Johannes Behringer
Principal at TEV Ventures
Network2
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jan Sessenhausen?
- Jan Sessenhausen applies a software-first mindset in hardware-heavy markets, treating hardware as a shell around recurring software and data, with IT and consulting background at SapientNitro, Capgemini and Hewlett‑Packard.
- Where does Jan Sessenhausen work?
- Jan Sessenhausen is General Partner at Cusp Capital.
- What does Jan Sessenhausen invest in?
- Jan Sessenhausen invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Enterprise Software, PropTech, SaaS.
- What check size does Jan Sessenhausen write?
- Jan Sessenhausen typically writes checks of $10.8M.
- Where did Jan Sessenhausen go to school?
- Jan Sessenhausen studied at Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) (Diploma (BA), Information Technology); Wiedtal Gymnasium Neustadt/Wied (Abitur); White Bear Lake Area High School (High School Diploma).
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Shared employers
Also worked at Tengelmann Ventures2
Also worked at High-Tech Gründerfonds37
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