Where did Merijn Klaassen go to school?

Merijn Klaassen studied at Global Association of Risk Professionals (FRM, Financial Risk Manager); CAIA Association ® (CAIA, Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst SM); Maastricht University (RC, Executive Master in Finance & Control).

Merijn Klaassen

Investor

CFO and COO at EQT Life Sciences · Investor at LSP (Life Sciences Partners)

Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands

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About

Merijn Klaassen is CFO and COO at EQT Life Sciences, formerly known as LSP. His experience spans finance functions in technology-driven companies, including strategy, business redesign, sales, manufacturing, supply chain operations, procurement, financial management, and cost control. He has additional background in M&A, corporate finance, tax, and legal matters, as well as work with private equity-backed companies from initial investment through exit.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

m•••@eqtpartners.comreveal

Experience

EQT Life SciencesCFO & COOcurrent2023 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
IPEV - International Private Equity and Venture Capital GuidelinesBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentBrussels Metropolitan Area
EQT Life SciencesCFO2008 — 2023Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
AmgenFinance Manager2006 — 2008
Philips SemiconductorsProgram Manager Business Renewal2006
PhilipsGlobal ICT Controller2003 — 2005
PhilipsGlobal Recruitment Manager2001 — 2003
Philips SemiconductorsUnit Controller1999 — 2001

Skills & more

Analysis1Management3Strategy1Negotiation2ValuationBoard LevelVenture CapitalPrivate Equity6Due Diligence9Deal StructuringIPOInvestor Relations

+12 more

Value CreationStart-upsM&A due diligenceMergersM&A experienceLBOAlternative InvestmentsSemiconductorsHealthcareMedical DevicesBiotechnologyHealthcare Information Technology

Languages Dutch · English · French · German

Certificate in ESG Investing — CFA Institute
Chartered Controller — VRC - Vereniging van Registercontrollers
Alternative Investment Analyst Charter (CAIA Charter) — CAIA Association
Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) — Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)

From Merijn's professional profile.

Colleagues at EQT Life Sciences

Alex Darden

Partner and Head of EQT Infrastructure Advisory Team Americas & President of EQT Partners Inc at EQT Ventures

Alexandra Edlund

Chief People Officer at EQT Life Sciences

Anne Portwich

Partner at EQT Life Sciences

Arno de Wilde

Investor at EQT Life Sciences

Bert Janssens

Partner, Co-Head of Private Capital at EQT Life Sciences

Bruno Holthof

Partner at EQT Life Sciences

Chris Stone

Investor at EPIC VENTURES

Christina Drews

Chief Operating Officer at EQT Life Sciences

Frequently asked questions

Who is Merijn Klaassen?: Merijn Klaassen is CFO and COO at EQT Life Sciences, formerly known as LSP. His experience spans finance functions in technology-driven companies, including strategy, business redesign, sales, manufacturing, supply chain operations, procurement, financial management, and cost control. He has additional background in M&A, corporate finance, tax, and legal matters, as well as work with private equity-backed companies from initial investment through exit.
Where does Merijn Klaassen work?: Merijn Klaassen is CFO and COO at EQT Life Sciences.
Where did Merijn Klaassen go to school?: Merijn Klaassen studied at Global Association of Risk Professionals (FRM, Financial Risk Manager); CAIA Association ® (CAIA, Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst SM); Maastricht University (RC, Executive Master in Finance & Control).