be able to gain key insights about how these companies have developed, how they see the future, how they are creating shareholder value and the role played by the various PE and VC parties involved in different stages in time.
In addition, the event is an ideal setting to meet and network with other INSEAD professionals active in private equity and venture capital or who have an interest in the sector.
This event is kindly hosted by De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek in Amsterdam on Tuesday 11 February 2025.
Adriaan Thierry: Bugaboo – founded in 1999 – is the world’s leading company in strollers and premium children’s consumer products. It recently became B-Corp certified. Bain Capital acquired Bugaboo in 2018. In 2024, Bain Capital sold a majority stake to Mubadala Capital.
Adriaan Thierry has been the CEO of Bugaboo since 2020. Prior to his current role, Adriaan was Managing Director for Sonos EMEA and Asia. Before that, Thierry held various commercial roles at Ahold Delhaize, Red Bull and Unilever. Adriaan also serves on the boards of Mepal (a 3i portfolio company) and Musgrave Group (Ireland’s leading food retailer).
Siete Hamminga: Robin Radar Systems – founded in 2010 – is a world leader in the detection of small flying objects, ranging from birds to drones. Their radar systems help companies and governments react to threats and hazards as they happen. In 2012, it raised capital from various venture capital firms, including Inkef and Shift Invest. In 2024, Robin Radar was sold to Parcom.
Siete Hamminga is the founder and CEO of Robin Radar. Siete is a serial entrepreneur, having founded another tech company before he founded Robin Radar Systems. Siete is a mentor to other founders and a regular speaker about entrepreneurship.
Please register HERE
Program:
18.00-18.30 Welcome and bites
18.30-20.00 Presentations (in English)
20.00-21.30 Drinks
Address:
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.
Burgerweeshuispad 201, 1076 GR Amsterdam