About TD Shepherd

The TD Shepherd team has been helping technology companies successfully navigate the maze of corporate finance since 2014.

Pioneering a Unified Approach in High-Tech Finance and M&A

As seasoned Silicon Valley veterans we understand that the final transaction, being the investment round or the acquisition, is only as good as the path towards it. That path requires a deep knowledge of the market, the technology, the key players and eco-system. The ability to understand the customer’s story allows TD Shepherd to not only determine the best strategy but also how a customer should be positioned to achieve the best results. Full understanding first is an absolute must, and we practice that by using one of two approaches: Discovery or Ambition. Depending on the stage of the company and the clarity on strategy, growth targets and roadmap, one or the other approach is used to determine the exact position the company and management team is in. Based on that position and its objectives a detailed plan and timeline can be developed together with the Management Team and shareholders to ensure that TD Shepherd and customer operate as ONE TEAM. Given that the path to completion can sometimes take a year or longer it is very important that we operate as one, not two separate teams.

What

TD Shepherd provides a unique blend of corporate finance expertise, hands-on experience with high-tech, high-potential companies, and a rich network of Dutch, European, Asian and US venture funds, private equity parties and corporate venture funds. It includes partner agreements with other corporate finance companies that have the same focus and expertise as TD Shepherd. This makes it easy to rapidly scale up efforts for anything from strategic investors to potential acquirers/acquisition candidates. Our team — former venture fund partners, serial entrepreneurs, corporate finance and business development VPs, CEOs, and marketing and HR specialists — put an average of 25 years of experience per Associate Director at your disposal. It is the ability to build strong, focused project teams that ensures that TD Shepherd can maintain its success rate and deliver the best services to its customers.

Where

TD Shepherd’s headquarters are in Utrecht, the Netherlands. More frequently, however, we operate from our customer’s office, particularly during the preparatory stages as it puts less loading on the customer’s time and provides easier access to other team members while building the materials for the process. As TD Shepherd employs a global team of Associates, we always have a “local” Associate as the direct stakeholder and continued connection point in the early stages of the process. For key activities, the complete project team will assemble at the customer’s location to ensure optimal communication and interaction. This is where the specific background and expertise of the Associates in combination with the customer’s management team comes to full value.

Team

Part of what makes us such trusted advisors is our reputation for understanding the customer’s business, not just the financials. As former executives, fund managers and entrepreneurs, we bring both broad and deep experience from which we build a project team that fits the challenge. We are fortunate to have a strong team of very senior Associate Directors, who are specialists in their areas of expertise.

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Managing Partner & Founder - NL

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Senior Investment Director - NL

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Marketing Director

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Associate Director - NL

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Senior Associate Director - UK

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Senior Associate Director - NL

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Associate Director - NL

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Senior Associate Director - USA

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Associate Director - CA

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Senior Associate Director - USA

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Senior Associate Director - DE

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Associate Director - NL

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Senior Associate Director - DE

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Senior Associate Director - USA

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