Jan Sessenhausen
InvestorGeneral Partner at Cusp Capital
Bonn, Germany
Writes $10.8M checks · typically $5M
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
- What companies has Jan Sessenhausen invested in?
- Investments tracked here include CarbonCloud, Immerok, Restate.
- 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 Gründerfonds40
Christian KnottManaging Partner at CapnamicJörg BinnenbrückerManaging Partner at CapnamicNiklas RabergPartner, Specialty Funds at CapnamicAlex von FrankenbergAdvisor (CV VC) at CV LabsChiara SommerInvestment Director at Intel CapitalJakob SteinVice President at Creandum
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Also worked at SapientNitro9
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Also worked at Capgemini214
Lavinia FerriAssociate at P101 VenturesLuca FerraresiProject Specialist at P101 VenturesKulpreet SinghOperating Advisor at OpenOceanLouise HagenInvestor at Luminar VenturesAziz GilaniAssociate at Mercury FundJeff SturmanExecutive Venture Partner at Caduceus Capital Partners
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