Contact· self-published, not guessed
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
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Value CreationStart-upsM&A due diligenceMergersM&A experienceLBOAlternative InvestmentsSemiconductorsHealthcareMedical DevicesBiotechnologyHealthcare Information TechnologyLanguages 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?
- CFO and COO at EQT Life Sciences
- 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).
Same school
Also attended Maastricht University95
Jonas VetterleInvestor at Moonfire VenturesDaniel Porras ReyesAssociate at Flybridge Capital PartnersBen MasonSenior Investment Manager - Finance at Emerald Technology Ventures AgLucas PaulInvestment Team at RedstoneAnnika in der BeekChief People Officer at Statista at PICUS CAPITALJack DaleyInvestment Associate at King River Capital
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Also attended University of Amsterdam251
Job van der VoortCo-founder & CEO of RemoteMartijn KleijwegtInvestor at LSP (Life Sciences Partners)René KuijtenInvestor at LSP (Life Sciences Partners)TorjusInvestor at InvestinorDamien van der BijlInvestment Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersAndrea van ElsasInvestor at Third Rock Ventures
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Also attended University of Twente35
Alain le LouxGENERAL PARTNER at Cottonwood Technology FundLucas VassaloInvestor at Riverwood CapitalRichard PietersExecutive & Growth Leader at Joyance PartnersWouter JonkCo-Founder & Partner at SET VenturesSheji HoInvestor at FEBE VenturesJoão Pedro RoquePrincipal at Indico Capital Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at EQT Life Sciences33
Drew BurdonInvestor at LSP (Life Sciences Partners)Ruben OsnabruggePartner & Chief Medical Officer at 415 CapitalJoachim RothePartner at EQT Life SciencesFouad AzzamPartner at EQT Life SciencesJohn de KoningPartner at EQT Life SciencesAnne PortwichPartner at EQT Life Sciences
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Also worked at EQT Life Sciences24
Drew BurdonInvestor at LSP (Life Sciences Partners)Anna BellmuntSenior Associate at Asabys PartnersRuben OsnabruggePartner & Chief Medical Officer at 415 CapitalJoachim RothePartner at EQT Life SciencesFouad AzzamPartner at EQT Life SciencesJohn de KoningPartner at EQT Life Sciences
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Also worked at Amgen79
Parker ConradCo-founder & CEO of RipplingSeth LieblichInvestment Team at 8VCSean BruichChief Technology Officer at Flare Capital PartnersSteph ScottVice President at Questa CapitalBeth SeidenbergFounding Managing Director at Westlake Village BioPartnersKelli McKeirnanDirector of Administration at Westlake Village BioPartners
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Also worked at Philips Semiconductors27
Francesca TangPartnership Manager at Orbit StartupsDhwani VyasInvestor at Sand Hill AngelsAziz Ul-HaqPartner at LDCWolfram DrescherVenture Partner at Target PartnersElaine CoughlanManaging Partner at Atlantic Bridge VenturesJan-Niek de GrootPartner and Fund Manager at VOC Capital Partners B.V.
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