Paul Jacquin

Business Partner • Board Member • Investor

Switzerland

About

Global experience in capturing emerging technology trends as a way to build new or transform existing business models. Proven record investing in, developing, driving start-ups and green field operations. Including a biodiversity initiative to rewild land in Southern Namibia. Core expertise: - Angel, Venture Capital and Growth investment - Hands-on business partner in Europe, the US, Africa and Asia - Mergers & Acquisitions (>50 majority transactions worth $3B+) - Strategy and Digital Transformation (B2B-2C, SaaS, marketplaces/communities) - Impact and Biodiversity - Board Profile and Accountability

Experience

  • Partner at Argopolo Capital Partners
    Sep 2007 - Present · 18 yrs 10 mos

    M&A and angel investments in SaaS, B2B ventures, or marketplaces in emerging markets. Focus on human capital, mobility, tech-enabled solutions.

  • Founder at Löwen River Rewilding
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Angel Investor at JobPixel
    Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Angel Investor at A.Team
    Mar 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

  • Randstad Innovation Fund (RIF) (Amsterdam Area, Netherlands)
    • Managing Partner
      Apr 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 3 mos

      Co-founded the early-stage corporate venture fund with 20 active investments (12 exits) throughout the EU and US. Elected to the Top 50 Executives in Staffing and Future of Work rankings for several years. Speaker at conferences and innovation events with clients. Activity managed by Taptrove Ventures (2020-2024).

    • Vice President - Business Control, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions
      Jan 2011 - Apr 2014 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Oversaw Corporate Development and Business Planning for Randstad Global. Engaged directly with Executive Board members, while overseeing several of the group’s largest operations: France, Japan, APAC and Germany.