Bastiaan Visser

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Managing director at Sustainable Capital Group

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Bastiaan is a seasoned corporate finance advisor with over 20 years of experience in M&A, private equity, and advising owner-managed companies, particularly in the sustainable energy sector. He is a managing partner at Sustainable Capital Group and founder of ICP Corporate Finance, leveraging his business administration degree from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Beyond his finance career, Bastiaan is an enthusiastic marathon runner and kitesurfer. He is also a certified mediator, helping resolve complex business and family disputes through his firm "Zeker met Mediation." He speaks Russian fluently, a skill connected to his early career and unique educational background.

He began his career by setting up and managing two real estate funds in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Personality Overview

Logical And Quick

Meticulous

Perfectionist

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Energy M&A
Has a long career with a focus on corporate finance for the sustainable and clean energy sectors, working with numerous solar companies.
Entrepreneurial Exits
Specializes in advising entrepreneurs and single-shareholder companies through the complexities of selling their business, from valuation to closing.
Business Mediation
Founded "Zeker met Mediation" to provide professional guidance in resolving business, employment, and family conflicts through structured mediation.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2025
Managing director at Sustainable Capital Group
1-2022
Company Owner at Zeker met Mediation
11-2021 - 12-2023
Mergers and Acquisitions Consultant at Novar
7-2019 - 11-2021
Advisory CFO - M&A specialist at Soleila
7-2019 - 7-2020
Country Manager Alpin Zon at Alpin Sun

Education

1985 - 1991
Masters from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)
1992 - 1993
Russian Language - Interrogation from School Militaire Inlichtingen Dienst TAS 72

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Insights For Selling To Bastiaan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bastiaan is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bastiaan

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bastiaan move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Bastiaan take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Bastiaan

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