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 international corporate transactions and capital-raising initiatives, guiding clients and portfolio companies through complex cross-border deals.
Driven by a lifelong love for technology, Dick combines his expertise in governance and corporate structuring with a strong track record in helping entrepreneurs and investors design effective investment frameworks and secure growth capital. He applies this experience to support Boards and management teams in building resilient companies and implementing sound corporate governance.
He studied Commercial Economics at Avans University of Applied Sciences in ’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, and Venture Capital Funding at the University of Cambridge. He also holds a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Bologna. In addition, Dick is a Certified Board Member and has served as Chairman of the Dutch Corporate Finance Association.
“Business Beyond Borders represents more than international transactions to me. It is about going further for our clients, not stopping where others might, and always looking for new possibilities. It reflects a mindset of thinking differently, exploring the world, and seeking innovative solutions that drive progress and help take both businesses and people to the next level.”