Pontis Capital adds third managing partner

John Chapman has been appointed as managing partner at Pontis Capital to work alongside Gerhard Fiala and Thomas Moser.

Chapman has 11 years of experience of technology investment in Europe including seven as general partner at TVM Capital.

He has also worked in M&A deal making for 13 years, with global banks such as Citicorp, Bankers Trust and BNP Paribas.

PУЅlsson resigns from management effective immediately; to stay as buyout partner until February 2024

Five partners for the Swiss-based GP leave firm in last two years; sponsor started sixth buyout fundraise in early 2023

Tim Ickenroth joins as director with prior experience at BNP Paribas and UniCredit

Tosin Adeyeri joins with particular experience in secondary portfolio transactions

Sponsor acquired the public software group in July 2017 via the same-year vintage Partners Group Global Value 2017

Czech Republic-headquartered family office is targeting DACH and CEE region deals

Ex-Rocket Internet leader Bettina Curtze joins Swiss VC firm as partner and CFO

Estonia-registered VC could bolster LP base with fresh capital from funds-of-funds or pension funds