"What makes this work truly special is the opportunity to be involved from start to finish"

Sara van Assen

Sara began her career at KPN as an intern, focusing on scouting start-ups and scale-ups for potential collaborations. After achieving a bachelor’s degree, she completed a master’s in Strategic Management at the Erasmus University Rotterdam in 2021. During her master’s internship at PwC, Sara gained experience in business valuations within the transaction department. After graduating, she took the next step as a valuation consultant at EY, where she further developed her expertise in valuations and M&A processes.

At Bolster, Sara discovered her true passion for Private Equity. As an associate, this dynamic field offers the opportunity to be deeply involved in portfolio companies and enhance their value through strategic collaboration. Growing up in an entrepreneurial family, she is well-acquainted with the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship, and enjoys working with passionate entrepreneurs who have created something special out of their craft.

“What makes this work truly special is the opportunity to be involved from start to finish: investing in a promising company, helping it grow, and eventually achieving a successful sale.”

Involved with: Esschert Design Optima Cycles