Dirk Sassmannshausen
Dirk Sassmannshausen is General Partner and CFO at ECBF, where he is responsible for finance, legal, and operational matters across the fund and its investments. He co-created the business plan for ECBF as an ESG-first-time fund and plays a central role in structuring and managing the fund's financial and governance frameworks. Prior to ECBF, Dirk served as CFO of La Famiglia GmbH and as Senior Controller at High-Tech Gründerfonds, gaining deep experience in venture capital fund finance and operations. Earlier in his career, he worked at Commerzbank, focusing on the financing of buyouts. He brings over 15 years of experience in VC controlling and finance and holds a PhD from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
What motivates me at ECBF is the belief that a regenerative bioeconomy will only succeed if it is built on solid financial fundamentals. With my background in finance and banking, I act as a gatekeeper, rigorously scrutinizing profitability so portfolio companies can become resilient, independent businesses. Ensuring that sustainability and financial discipline go hand in hand is what keeps me committed.