Piet Hein Conijn

Piet Hein Conijn is a prominent figure in the private equity sector, currently serving as the Managing Partner at Marktlink Capital, a role he has held since September 2020. In this capacity, he focuses on helping entrepreneurs invest in top-tier private equity and venture capital funds, providing them access to diversified investment opportunities that were previously difficult to obtain for individual investors.12

Professional Background

Conijn's career spans several key positions in finance and investment:

• Managing Partner at Marktlink Capital (2020 - Present)
• Director at Rabobank Private Equity (2020)
• Investment Manager at Triacta (2017 - 2020)
• Senior Associate and Associate at AlpInvest Partners (2013 - 2017)
• Associate Leveraged Finance at Rabobank (2010 - 2013)
• Corporate Management Trainee at Rabobank International (2009 - 2010)

His extensive experience in the financial sector includes work in fund management and co-investments, which equips him with a deep understanding of the private equity landscape.13

Education

Conijn holds a Master's degree in Economics & Finance from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, completed in 2008, and has a background in economics from Gymnasium Beekvliet, where he earned his A-Levels.1

Contributions to Marktlink Capital

Under Conijn's leadership, Marktlink Capital aims to democratize access to private equity investments for entrepreneurs and individual investors. The firm has successfully launched investment funds that provide a diversified portfolio across various European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and has garnered significant interest from both entrepreneurs and private investors.24

His work not only emphasizes investment strategies but also the importance of building strong networks within the industry, enhancing the firm's reputation as a leading advisor in the M&A space for SMEs in the Benelux region.23