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Olivier De Koste

Investment Manager at Horticoop

Netherlands

Overview 

Olivier de Koste is an Investment Manager at Horticoop, specializing in investing in AgriFood companies. With a background in finance and management consulting, he has successfully managed investments in various sectors and stages, including Series B, Series A, and Seed rounds. Olivier holds a Master's degree from IÉSEG School of Management and has experience working with top firms like EY in Mergers and Acquisitions. His expertise in international business strategy and project management has contributed to his success in identifying and supporting promising AgriFood startups.

Work Experience 

  • Investment Manager

    2023 - Current

    Responsible for sourcing investment opportunities, end-to-end deal process management and strategic support to our portfolio companies as well as investor relations

  • Financial consultant

    2023 - 2024

    Supporting mid-sized corporates and scale- & start-ups with M&A deal processes, fundraisings and financial & strategic matters. Projects included: - Interim M&A Manager for PE-backed buy-and-build - Interim Investment Manager for AgriTech fund - Set-up of strategic growth plan for Agri-company - Financial due diligence for energy company - Valuation analysis for a solar-energy company

  • Investment Manager

    2019 - 2023

    Responsible for sourcing investment opportunities, end-to-end deal process management as well as strategic support to our portfolio companies

  • Consultant Mergers and Acquisitions

    2017 - 2019

    Responsible for guiding companies, private equity houses, and individuals through full-fledged merger and acquisition processes. Advising on acquisitions, disposals, buy-outs, buy-ins, fundraising, initial public offerings, takeovers, mergers and strategic reviews in an international context

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  • Intern Mergers and Acquisitions

    2016 - 2017

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  • 40ste lustrumcommissie

    2014 - 2015

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