Tom Kist
InvestorFounder and Managing Partner at Slingshot Ventures
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Tom Kist began his international career in finance roles at TNT Group and CEVA Logistics, gaining experience across Asia, Australia and South America along with exposure to M&A and private equity. He later helped build a Dutch mid-market private equity business at Nedvest Capital, where he worked on deal origination and execution, debt financing, co-leading portfolio companies and driving exits. Since early 2014 he has focused on early growth ventures, investing in entrepreneurs with a hands-on approach.
Experience
- Slingshot VenturesManaging Partner and Co Foundercurrent2015 — presentAmsterdam
- MiPi Capital BVOwner / Principalcurrent2013 — presentThe Randstad, Netherlands
- Laureus Foundation of the NetherlandsBoard Member2008 — 2015The Randstad, Netherlands
- Nedvest Capital BVInvestment Manager2010 — 2013Amsterdam
- TotalKids B.V.Financieel Directeur2010 — 2011
- CEVA GroupProject Manager - Cost Critical Play2010
- CEVA GroupFinance Director/Country Controller - Philippines2009 — 2010
- CEVA GroupSr. Business Controller2007 — 2009
- Rodamco EuropeBusiness Controller2006 — 2007
- TNT LogisticsBusiness Controller2005 — 2006
- TPGGroup Financial Analyst2003 — 2005
- Soundartist.comAssistant to the CEO2000 — 2001
Skills & more
Mergers12Private Equity35Forecasting11Financial Reporting4Finance13Mergers & Acquisitions27Management9Strategy39Business Strategy14Start-ups2Investments8Due Diligence6
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Portfolio ManagementBusiness DevelopmentAnalysisLeadershipBusiness AnalysisStrategic PlanningNegotiationProject ManagementHorizontal Directional DrillingLanguages English · French · German
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Office Manager at Slingshot Ventures
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Ger van Jeveren
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Marco Pieters
Founder and Managing Partner at Slingshot Ventures
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Marly Wijvekate
Investment Analyst at Slingshot Ventures
Morris van Vlijmen
Intern at Navus Ventures
Roope Vahahyyppa
Investment Director at Slingshot Ventures
Simon Neefjes
Venture Partner at Slingshot Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tom Kist?
- Tom Kist began his international career in finance roles at TNT Group and CEVA Logistics, gaining experience across Asia, Australia and South America along with exposure to M&A and private equity. He later helped build a Dutch mid-market private equity business at Nedvest Capital, where he worked on deal origination and execution, debt financing, co-leading portfolio companies and driving exits. Since early 2014 he has focused on early growth ventures, investing in entrepreneurs with a hands-on approach.
- Where does Tom Kist work?
- Tom Kist is Founder and Managing Partner at Slingshot Ventures.
- What check size does Tom Kist write?
- Tom Kist typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Tom Kist go to school?
- Tom Kist studied at IMD (Building on Talent); University of Groningen (Drs., Economics - Corporate Finance/Corporate Governance); Emory University (Mostly Business courses).
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