Meet the team.
Founded in Sydney, Australia, and with a second office in the Netherlands, Software Combined is an experienced international team that takes a long-term view to building and investing in businesses.
Partnering with established companies that have turned a niche into a highly differentiated, profitable business, through investment, guidance and support, we help them take it to the next level.
Evert den Hollander
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Evert den Hollander
Evert has acquired and led businesses in Europe, the USA and Australia for Macquarie Group, private equity and listed businesses. He was part of the largest ever IPO on the AEX during the dotcom era, which cemented his view to invest in stable, profitable and growing annuity style businesses. The favourite part of his role is connecting with the founders of successful software businesses, understanding their mission and helping them plan a path to long-term value creation.
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Niek Hoogenhout
Chief Investment Officer & Co-Founder
Niek Hoogenhout
Making something out of nothing. That’s magic right? Niek is inspired by entrepreneurs who do just that, and the way FC Barcelona unites and amplifies catalan culture through passion and shared vision.
He’s led teams of consultants, strategists and financial services wizards, and has dedicated his life to helping ambitious people reach their potential.
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Stefan Jansen
Chief Revenue Officer & Co-Founder
Stefan Jansen
A believer in the art of forever, Stefan puts sustainability and authenticity at the heart of his life, ensuring his legacy is something his family can be proud of.
Embracing a community mindset, he’s built and led businesses, organised charity cycling tours across Australia, and nurtured thriving ecosystems of teams where collaboration and communal resources spark shared success.
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Kevin Lui
Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Lui
Kevin has worked for multi-nationals across ANZ and Europe and holds a Master in Finance from INSEAD. Specialising in strategy and investment, Kevin enjoys working with founders to create smooth transitions and long-term growth stories.
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Jack Davis
Head of Portfolio Management
Jack Davis
An ex-Army Ranger, Jack thrives on teamwork. Whether tackling challenges with colleagues, debating sci-fi plot holes with mates, or building Lego with his sons, collaboration drives everything he does. And outside of work? Jack is outside. Surfing, biking, swimming. Never still.
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Puja Soham
Group Financial Controller
Puja Soham
Inspired by problem-solvers and the business owners who turn challenges into opportunities, Puja’s curiosity comes alive with puzzles, travel, and exploring cultures and flavours.
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Jaimee Vey
Investment Manager
Jaimee Vey
Jaimee is all about self-development, founder stories, and exploring what makes company cultures and management tick. She’s also proudly on a four-year (and counting!) Spanish streak on Duolingo.
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Hans Peeters
Investment Manager
Hans Peeters
Originally from Belgium, Hans began his career with KPMG and Deloitte before joining Software Combined. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring new places and heading into nature with his 4WD. Hans brings the same curiosity and drive to his professional life, where he loves meeting founders, management teams, and discovering their businesses.
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Guy Bane
Principal, Portfolio Management
Guy Bane
Embracing the wide blue yonder in all its forms, Guy’s love of flying and sailing is only matched by his passion for the inventive spirit.
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Marie Ferrera
Accountant
Marie Ferrera
Animals, anime, the great outdoors and J-Pop rock Marie’s world. An empathetic team-player, she dreams of opening a cat cafe, but until then, she embraces the chance to learn something new and share her discoveries.
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Justin Malek
Business Analyst
Justin Malek
Solutions focused, and never one to shy from a challenge, Justin’s keen interest in geopolitics is a reflection of his passion for understanding cultural diversity and helping it thrive.
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Teun van der Kamp
Portfolio Principal Benelux
Teun van der Kamp
From early on, Teun found himself just as energized by a good spreadsheet as by a group of friends — a combination that’s taken him from McKinsey and INSEAD to a CFO role at a tech business, and now to Software Combined. Outside of work and family life, you’ll find him training for his next endurance event, cooking up something in the kitchen, or watching football.
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Ralph Vriens
Investment Analyst
Ralph Vriens
Never one to keep still, Ralph enjoys an active lifestyle. He surfs, boxes, runs, and plays padel, while his career momentum has vaulted him from wine to tech and finance enthusiast.
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Julie Ear
Executive Assistant
Julie Ear
Eager to build a legacy for her daughters, Julie believes the importance of curiosity, resilience, and leading with integrity can never be overstated.
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Carla May Valencia
Accountant
Carla May Valencia
A finance whizz, and avid homebaker, it’s all about the dough for Carla. When she’s not running the numbers, she’s dreaming of opening her own patisserie.
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Lesty Recio
Accountant
Lesty Recio
Lesty brings a pop of colour to the finance team, with immaculate nails and aromatic lunches, every day she freely expresses her culture and her spirit.
Leigh Lat
Business Development Analyst
Leigh Lat
Car fanatic and foodie, Leigh is as passionate about emerging tech and the opportunities it brings as she is about enjoying the simpler things in life.
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Rishab Kumar
Investment Analyst
Rishab Kumar
Rishab understands that details matter and loves discovering what makes great businesses tick. Having cut his teeth at KPMG’s Deal Advisory practice, he believes that numbers on a page aren’t just data points but the foundation of meaningful outcomes. Away from the desk, he keeps things moving on the tennis court.
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