Invest with Marktlink Capital
A team with expertise
The strength of Marktlink Capital lies in our extensive experience in the private equity and venture capital sector. We know the market like no other. Our broad international network was acquired through positions at AlpInvest, Avedon, McKinsey, Rabobank, and Rede Partners. We would be pleased to introduce ourselves to you.

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Nikoletta Baladima
CDD Analyst
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Certified lawyer with a background in Technology Law, specializing in privacy, AI, and blockchain technology.
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Supports the KYC/AML process and investor onboarding.
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Enthusiastic about observing and researching the extensive implementation of emerging technologies within the financial sector.

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Maikel Bárcena
Fund Manager
- Over 5 years of experience at the Marktlink Group.
- Strong background in M&A and fund management.
- Extensive private equity network developed through deal-making expertise.

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Olivier Barge
Investment Manager
- Focused on selecting the best private equity funds and responsible for co-investments.
- 7 years of experience in private equity, with broad expertise gained at Rivean Capital.
- Ambitious to scale up the fastest-growing private markets platform as much as possible in Europe.

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Cato Bui
Chief of Staff
- Experienced in scaling teams within international PE-backed companies as Chief of Staff, focusing on growth and optimization.
- Hands-on mindset with a focus on efficiency, people, and processes, driven by results.
- Advocate for diverse teams and inclusion, frequently invited as a thought leader on Women in Business and DEI.

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Sjoerd Buis
Fund Manager
- 25 years of banking experience with a focus on private equity and fund administration.
- Background as Data Champion: “Data is key, treat it like an asset!”
- Contribute to a continuous improvement approach with an eye for detail.

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Piet Heijn Conijn
Managing Partner
- Broad background in private equity.
- Worked in fund of funds and co-investments at Rabobank.
- 5 years of experience at AlpInvest Partners.

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Tess van Doorn
CDD Analyst
- Graduated in Psychology and Criminology.
- Provides support in due diligence/compliance processes.
- Strong passion for getting to the bottom of things.

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Raymond van Erven
Director
- Over 25 years of specialized knowledge and experience gained in assisting high-net-worth individuals at Rabobank Wealth Management and Schretlen & Co.
- Extensive experience in maintaining and building relationships with high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and family offices.
- Ambition to apply knowledge and experience in guiding high-net-worth individuals with their complete investment strategy, focusing on private equity.

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Lois Evelo
Analyst
- Strong analytical mindset, applied in the role as an Analyst at Marktlink Capital.
- Helping investors make smart investments in private equity and venture capital funds.
- Direct application of knowledge gained from a master's in financial econometrics.

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William van Galen
Director
- Background in wealth management at Rabobank.
- Extensive experience in advising on various asset categories.
- Large network of high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and family offices.

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Rombout van Gent
Sales & Marketing Operations
- Optimizes processes, systems, and data to help marketing and sales teams work more efficiently and maximize growth.
- Over 5 years of experience in strengthening marketing and sales teams within the M&A and software industries.
- Driven to become the leading European partner for entrepreneurs looking to invest in other entrepreneurs.

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Boudewijn Hasselman
Investment Manager
- Over 7 years of experience in private banking, advising clients on how to best achieve their financial goals and objectives.
- Responsible for setting up the first specialized private banking department for private equity professionals in the Netherlands.
- Ambition to introduce as many investors as possible to private equity as part of their investment strategy.

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Hylke Hertoghs
Managing Partner
- Raised over €2 billion from investors for private equity funds at the #1 European placement agent.
- Guided numerous due diligence processes for institutional investors.
- Advised and supported the growth of more than 70 private equity funds.

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Morgan Hielkema
Fonds Manager
- Broad (international) experience in private markets.
- Served various types of clients, including HNWIs and family offices.
- Affinity for investing and understanding the opportunities and challenges faced by businesses.

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Frank Korver
Director
- Brings over 20 years of specialized knowledge and experience to guiding investors and their investment strategies with enthusiasm.
- Focused for years on building and maintaining relationships with high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and family offices.
- Ambitious to integrate private equity and venture capital as a fitting component of wealthy individuals' investment strategies.

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Jan Krol
Investment Analyst
- Applying knowledge gained from a master's degree in financial economics.
- Critical thinker, working as an analyst in the investment team.
- Ambition to further develop my expertise in private equity and venture capital markets.

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Alexa Kröner
CDD Analyst
- I apply the insights from my Master's in Forensic Criminology daily in my work.
- Diligently working on a thorough due diligence process to ensure a safe investment for investors.
- Ambitious to learn all the ins and outs of the due diligence process for an optimal experience.

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Vladislav Manolov
Data Scientist
- Experience in Data Science and Business Analytics from both an academic and professional perspective.
- Alumni of the University of Amsterdam and the University of Surrey.
- Previously worked as a teaching assistant at the University of Surrey and as a Data Scientist at AZ Alkmaar.

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Bouke Marsman
Managing Partner
- Over 15 years of experience in venture capital.
- Extensive international experience as an investor, CFO, and non-executive director in private companies.
- International experience within McKinsey's venture capital practice.

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Alex McKinney
Investment Manager
- Focused on selecting the highest quality fund and co-investments opportunities.
- Broad private equity experience, deploying over €2bn across more than 50 direct buyout investments, co-investments, and primary and secondary fund commitments.
- Driven by the opportunity to make private equity accessible and attractive for all investors.

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Pepijn Meeter
Investment Analyst
- Focuses on selecting the best companies in private equity (co-investments) and PE funds.
- Graduated in Financial Economics and gained experience at ING Corporate Finance and IceLake.
- Ambitious to contribute to the further growth of Marktlink Capital and to select the best private equity funds for our investors.

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Erwin Meijer
Finance Manager
- Over 7 years of experience working with top private equity fund managers: Rivean, EQT, and Waterland.
- Passionate about numbers—numbers don't lie!
- Strong perseverance in both work and sports. Enthusiastic runner with a personal record of 32:56 in the 10-kilometer race.

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Thijs Melief
Director
- 25 years of specialized knowledge and experience gained in advising high-net-worth individuals at, among others, ABN AMRO MeesPierson.
- Extensive experience in maintaining and establishing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and family offices.
- Driven to use knowledge and experience in guiding high-net-worth individuals with a total investment strategy, focusing on Private Equity and Venture Capital.

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Céline Meurs
Investment Manager
- Experience in investing at Rabo Investments and entrepreneurship at the fast-growing startup Workwize.
- Currently combining investing within the entrepreneurial environment of Marktlink Capital.
- Ambitious about getting the most out of life.

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Henk van Middendorp
Ambassador
- Over 39 years of specialized knowledge and experience in advising entrepreneurs, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals at Merrill Lynch, Schretlen & Co, and Rabobank Wealth Management.
- Extensive experience in building and maintaining relationships with high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and family offices.
- Ambition to leverage my network and expertise to support entrepreneurs with their comprehensive investment strategies, focusing on top-tier private equity and venture capital funds.

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Adriaan van de Mortel
Analyst
- After completing my Master's in Finance & Investments at Erasmus University in Rotterdam, I focus on the fund due diligence process and investor relations activities.
- Ambition to fully specialize in the investment categories of private equity and venture capital, enabling me to advise and guide future investors with their strategies.

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Mira Nedkova
General Compliance and Operations Manager
- Over 7 years of experience in AML and Compliance.
- Main responsible for all due diligence and compliance processes.
- Ambition to develop the best onboarding experience for investors.

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Michiel Povel
CFO/COO
- Experience at Avedon Capital Partners as CFO and Manager Digital & Innovation.
- Worked at Ampelmann Operations as Business Controller.
- Continuously innovating to provide the best solutions for our clients.

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Willem Rens
Fund Manager
- Background in M&A and acquisition financing at ING.
- Experience in setting up multiple companies.
- Ambition to select the best venture capital and private equity funds for our clients.

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Constanteyn Roelofs
Content Manager
- Writes copy and background articles for Marktlink Capital.
- Has extensive experience in (financial) journalism.
- Aims to translate complex financial concepts into clear and accessible texts.

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Jeremy Saadoun
General Ledger Accountant
- Over 16 years of experience in Finance for various companies.
- Experience in setting up financial processes in several start-up companies.
- Always seeking opportunities to improve and achieve greatness.

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Walter Sarin
Investment Manager
- Leading venture capital fund selection.
- Over seven years of private markets experience.
- Ambition to build the best portfolio of established and emerging VC managers across Europe and North America.

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Patricia van Schenkhof
Event Manager
- Community Manager at Marktlink Capital, building and strengthening the investor network.
- Organizing events and creating a home for the community.
- Leveraging experience to grow a dynamic investor network.

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Olga Sfyri
Senior Investor Relations Officer
- Qualified lawyer with a background in competition and financial law.
- Experience in AML/KYC and investor onboarding as an investor relations officer at fund managers.
- Ambition to apply knowledge and expertise directly to our funds.

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Bastiaan van Slobbe
Managing partner
- Extensive background as a private equity investor at Rabobank.
- Worked with various types of businesses: from mature SMEs to scale-ups with disruptive business models.
- Founded own company to make private equity investment categories accessible.

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Pim Stokman
General Counsel
- Over 10 years of experience as a lawyer at Jones Day and as in-house counsel at Kempen.
- Experience in setting up and evaluating various types of private equity and venture capital funds.
- Ambition to apply gained knowledge on both the investor and fund sides for our funds.

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Willem van Twist
Fund Manager
- Linking pin between investors, investment funds and the fund-administration
- Over 25 years experience at different banks with focus on public/private equity, payments & reconciliations and productmanagement
- Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt: Process optimisation is in my DNA

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Marco Visser
Manager Reporting & Analytics
- Experience as a Risk Manager and Performance Analyst, keen on the risks and results of institutional investors' portfolios.
- My ambition is to provide investors with crystal-clear information.

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Jaap Vriesendorp
Managing Partner
- 10 years of experience in technology as an entrepreneur, advisor, and investor.
- Worked with unicorns, venture capital, and growth equity funds from McKinsey.
- Driven by the ambition to enhance the success of the European technology sector.

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Jerry Vliegenthart
Manager Financial Control
- Over 20 years of experience as a Financial Manager in various sectors.
- Extensive experience in supporting companies from a Finance & Control perspective in achieving their goals.
- Ambition to contribute to the further growth of Marktlink Capital.

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Arjen Vugs
Director
- Background as a banker for mid-corporate companies and large family businesses at Credit Lyonnais, Fortis, and ING.
- Extensive experience as a manager and advisor in various business phases such as development, start-up, scale-up, turn-around, and mergers & acquisitions.
- Entrepreneur in real estate development.