Ninja Struye de Swielande

Partner and Chief Communication Officer / Head of IR

2020

- Chief Communication Officer supporting both Lakestar’s as well as selected portfolio companies in their comms strategy. Oversees all marketing related activities, including PR, events and web/ social media. - Head of IR, leading fundraising and the firm’s relationship with investors globally - Chairwoman of Lakestar’s advisory board

Chief Communication Officer and Head of IR

2017 - 2020

Lakestar is one of Europe’s leading VC firms, with presence in London, Berlin and Zürich. Lakestar’s mission is to find, fund and grow disruptive businesses, founded by exceptional entrepreneurs in Europe and beyond. The team actively advises and supports portfolio companies, accompanying founders from seed to early stage to growth to exit. Lakestar has invested in Revolut, blockchain, sennder, Eigen, Public.com, Yapily, Terraquantum, IsarAerospace to name a few.

Head of Entrepreneur Services & Marketing

2016 - 2017

Marketing Manager

2008 - 2016

Senior Brand Manager

2007 - 2008

Media & Communications Manager

2005 - 2006

Audit Manager

2002 - 2005

International Auditor

1999 - 2002

Inhouse Consultant Marketing & Sales

2002 - 2002