John Chapman Email & Phone Number

Munich, By, De

Déjà Partners is a boutique advisory firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs secure funding, scale their businesses, and achieve success. Our team possesses a unique combination of skills, having worked as senior executives in the tech industry and at top European venture capital firms.We specialise in advising companies in Europe’s major technology sectors, with extensive expertise in a range of fast-growing verticals, including AgTech, AI, eCommerce, IoT, SaaS, Semiconductor, and TravelTech.From the outset, we are the only advisory firm that understands the unique needs and challenges faced by founders, as well as the core objectives of institutional investors. By leveraging our extensive expertise and in-depth knowledge of the market, we are able to provide valuable insights and support that help entrepreneurs achieve their goals and drive long-term growth.

An emerging impact venture capital fund targeting Irish and European markets.

County Waterford, Ireland

A provider of software tools to run and grow developer relations.

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

The world’s first cloud-enabled, user-friendly and powerful tool for functional testing of Model-based Embedded Software.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Joined leadership team to define the long-term vision and strategic approach for the business moving it from a licensing model to a product-focused organization. Also instrumental in closing a Series A funding round which brought in world-class institutional investors and raised £7 million for IGS.

Stirling, Munich, London, Chicago

Northface Ventures is a team of highly experienced professionals providing mentoring, hands-on support and investment to ambitious management teams in the technology, media and telecoms space. Our focus is on value optimization for shareholders through the application of our Product, Channel and Exit Readiness Playbook.

Kreisfreie Stadt Aachen Area, Germany

Speaker and Case Study Moderator - Harvesting Corporate Assets, Realizing value through a "Trade Sale"

Vienna / Munich

Member of leadership team at PONTIS Capital, a major Private Equity investor in Austria with a mandate to invest in high growth, innovative businesses in Austria and Germany. Fund commitments returned to investors in June. If you would like to know why, speak to me.

Dublin, Ireland

Stepped down from board at closing of the acquisition by GuestLogix. My role was focussed on the strategic development of the business in parallel with the preparation for exit. It also included contributing to the selection of the company’s adviser (Mooreland), deal management and tactics. The business resulting from the combination of OpenJaw and GuestLogix is uniquely positioned to enable better interaction between travel operators and brands with travelers throughout each stage of the travel journey.

Starnberg, Germany

Satisfied clients during 2008 included Quintiq Holding BV (The Netherlands), BView Limited (UK), Alea GmbH (Germany) and Falk Navigation GmbH (Germany). Pro bono work done for a respectable list of European technology start ups.

Munich Area, Germany

Investment Manager and General Partner in ICT Team

Assumed role of Supervisory Board Chairman about 1 year after initial TVM Capital investment in September 2004. Led 3 financing rounds. Rebuilt management team and board.

Kreisfreie Stadt Aachen Area, Germany

As General Partner at TVM Capital, worked with management and co-investor during the 18 months leading up to an exit by trade sale to Amadeus. Played central role in assuring exit readiness, setting exit objectives, leading negotiations and closing the transaction. Strong advisory contribution brought by Jochen Hense, then of InterFinanz.

One of two TVM Capital representatives on the Supervisory Board, until Impress´s conversion to a US Inc. and transfer of headquarters to the US. Focus on defining an exit strategy.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Joined the board to finalize the sale of Neolinear to Cadence after driving the divestiture process on behalf of TVM Capital. Advised management in preparations for the sale, set objectives and tactics. Coached negotiations.

During the period prior to the take-over by BNP, led a team of 6 Paribas professionals located in Frankfurt, Paris and London. Established Paribas among the leaders in M&A advisory in Germany.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba)