Dirk Sahlmer

Acquiring SaaS companies @ saas.group | saas.wtf Newsletter

Engineer turned M&A professional. After 20+ transactions on the buy-side, I'm now helping tech founders run a structured exit process.

Posting regularly here on LI and in my saas.wtf newsletter on SaaS and  M&A topics.

Head of Origination

Ad Astra

Full details and recent projects:   a-astra.co

Prominent partners/clients: The Founder Institute (Silicon Valley), VC Labs (Silicon Valley), NASA (ISS), Economic Development Board of Singapore, Petronas, Accelerating Asia, various F500 MNCs, research institutions, and public agencies.

Innovation & Ventures leader for-hire

Founder Institute

I support the Founder Institute's core programmes in Silicon Valley as a mentor/advisor, working with the programme leaders, participants, and other startup mentors from all over the world.

Entrepreneur In Residence (Silicon Valley)

Startup Mentor

VC Lab

VC Lab is the world's first VC accelerator, aiming to upend the VC sector by kick-starting 1,000 new VC firms based on transformative new values, investment structures, and ethics.

As part of VC Lab's venture partner matching programme, I mentor/advise/support a global, rotating roster of VC Lab graduates (General Partners) in managing and investing new VC funds.

Venture Partner

Loyal VC

Advisor

IxSA

Founding Partner

Exponential Growth Partners

Business development and fundraising support for USD50-500 MM. Capable of raising for VCs, accelerators, incubators, venture studios, and startups with long-term focus.

Funderbeam

Partner (venture/ecosystem)

Zebras Unite

Singapore Chapter Leader

Member

Rutledge Global

Venture building role (founding director of 2 corporate ventures)

Research Collective

Co-owner of market/behavioural research consulting company servicing projects spanning North America. Agency of choice for public sector/social enterprise organisations.

Founding Partner / Research Lead

I play ‘best supporting actor’ for the global Innovation and Startups sector — from Silicon Valley to Singapore (and outer space!).  

Full details and recent projects:  a-astra.co

As a hired leader for venture building, venture investments, and innovation, I work with innovation teams of MNCs, startup programmes, venture studios, and investor networks across the world.

Stuff I do:
⦾ Build, manage, or advise a portfolio of tech startups
⦾ Design or support startup programmes
⦾ Represent and support venture funds
⦾ Establish or enhance innovation initiatives
⦾ Board-level advisory for innovation or market entry

Engagement period: Several months to several years

Sectors: Fully agnostic— from SpaceTech to non-profits

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