Diederik Ingen Housz
About Diederik Ingen Housz
Diederik Ingen Housz is the Founder and Managing Partner of Knight Capital and an active investor in various European companies, with a background in International Business and Law.
Title
Diederik Ingen Housz is the Founder and Managing Partner at Knight Capital. He also actively serves as an investor in numerous companies across various European cities, including London, Berlin, Helsinki, Copenhagen, and Madrid.
Company
Diederik Ingen Housz founded Knight Capital, a firm specializing in partnering with industry-specific software companies to build and grow successful businesses. Established in 2017, Knight Capital boasts a proven track record of thriving investments and successful exits.
Education and Expertise
Diederik Ingen Housz holds an LL.M. in Law, Tax Law from the University of Amsterdam and has furthered his education in International Business from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. His extensive background in both law and international business equips him with a robust foundation for his investment activities.
Background
Diederik Ingen Housz has a diverse professional background, marked by significant investment and operational experience. He began his current role as an investor in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, in September 2023. Before that, he successfully exited investments in Zephr to Zuora Inc. and Taxi2Airport to Transferz BV. His investment portfolio spans various European regions, covering multiple sectors.
Achievements
Diederik Ingen Housz has led over a dozen successful investments across the UK, Benelux, DACH, and Nordic regions. He currently serves on the Supervisory Board of Amberscript and Dealroom. Notable exits include the sale of Zephr to Zuora Inc. and Taxi2Airport to Transferz BV, underscoring his expertise in recognizing and capitalizing on high-potential investment opportunities.