Dick van Druten – Managing Partner Dick van Druten co-founded Kylla in 2002, building on his pioneering mid-1990s experience as an internet entrepreneur, where he experienced the dynamics of a high-growth company at a young age, and his role as Managing Partner at incubator investor Apex Ventures. Over the past two decades, he has led numerous…
Anton van der Graaf – Managing Partner Anton van der Graaf gets his professional sense of reward from combining business development and finance to help smart people make great things happen. Especially if this involves combining technology with impact investing as part of the wider shift to ESG. Anton is an ardent business-builder who combines…
Johannes Hammerstein – Vice President Corporate Transactions Johannes Hammerstein has a motto, “Think Positive & Be Different”, which has been evident since he joined Kylla in 2006. With over two decades of experience in corporate transactions, Johannes has become a senior figure in the firm, bringing both depth of expertise and a proven track record to…
Jay Begum – Investment Manager Jay Begum leads Kylla’s London office and is part of the firm’s Leadership Team. She has been directly involved in numerous successful investment transactions, from raising capital to identifying companies that went on to deliver strong, long-term returns. Jay began her career in debt and restructuring before founding and running ventures…
Stergios Stogios – Investment Manager Stergios Stogios joined Kylla in 2010 and has consistently demonstrated a client-focused approach, adding value at every stage of the process. In 2024, he moved from Greece to Kylla’s headquarters in the Netherlands, strengthening his role within the firm’s leadership and international reach. With more than 25 years of international experience…
Wayne R. Hovdestad – Associate Partner Wayne R. Hovdestad is Kylla’s Associate Partner in Canada, focusing on green-oriented, investment-grade opportunities for investors in Canada and internationally. With over 40 years of international industry experience across Canada, the USA, Asia, and Europe, Wayne has worked with some of the world’s largest multinational corporations as well as state-owned…
Sevde Asan – Investment Manager Sevde Asan is an accomplished entrepreneur, leader, and multilingual project manager with over 35 years of international experience across sectors including real estate, retail, hospitality, technology, blockchain, and international trade. He has successfully built and managed multiple businesses—from a nationwide online tire company with 130 employees to a franchise network of…
Sigurd Qvam Borge – Junior Investment Manager Sigurd brings a fresh perspective and dedication to Kylla as a Junior Investment Manager, driving deal flow support, aiding investment transactions, and delivering strategic insights with a forward-thinking approach. He has completed his degree in Business at The Arctic University of Norway, while enhancing his expertise through relevant…
Oksana Zadorozhna – Associate Partner Oksana Zadorozhna is a skilled professional with a meticulous eye for detail and a proven ability to operate in complex international environments. Based in London, she plays a pivotal role in connecting investors and opportunities across Europe and Ukraine. She has developed a strong Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) investor network,…
Fulya Kalafatoglu – Associate Partner Fulya Kalafatoglu has worked in the financial industry for over twenty years, with particular expertise in the tourism and logistics sectors. After completing her studies in London, she gained extensive international experience in management, finance, development, and investment through senior roles in several leading companies. She joined Kylla in 2002 as…