Suraj Kakar
About Suraj Kakar
Suraj Kakar is the Head of Revenue at vendmore and VP Revenue at portagon, with over 15 years of experience in the Finance and Tech sectors.
Current Roles
Suraj Kakar currently holds several roles including VP Revenue at portagon in Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany, and Unterstützer at vendmore. He is also a member of the Bundesverband der Vertriebsmanager e.V. and Business Angels Deutschland e.V. (BAND) in Frankfurt/Rhein-Main. Additionally, he is a member of Pavilion.
Previous Experience
Suraj Kakar has extensive experience in the finance and technology sectors. He previously served as Head of Revenue and Head of Sales at portagon. Prior roles include Head of Sales and Business Development Representatives EMEA at LeanIX, Key Account Director at Ebury, Regional Sales Manager and Google Expert at Visable, and Associate Fee Schedule Management at HSBC. He began his career as a Bankkaufmann at TARGOBANK.
Education and Qualifications
Suraj Kakar studied at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Finance and Management and a diploma in Banking and Finance (Bankbetriebswirt). Additionally, he obtained a Wirtschaftsfachwirt certification from IHK Köln and a Bankkaufmann qualification from Targobank.
Experience in Private Capital Market
Suraj Kakar has been actively involved in the private capital market, particularly through his work at portagon. He has contributed to the development of a connected and transparent infrastructure, supporting the company's vision to provide easy access to capital. He focuses on bridging the gap between private markets and investors through onboarding and settlement of Alternative Investment Funds (AIF), such as ELTIF and RAIF.
Industry Engagement
Suraj Kakar engages with the professional community on LinkedIn to share and gain insights on sales, revenue, and marketing topics. He is committed to fostering a community that values continuous learning and development in these areas.