Who is Wim Esajas?

Wim Esajas is a Dutch computer scientist, entrepreneur, and technology investor. He is best known for co-founding the Dutch software company Exact Software in 1984, together with his brother Marcel. Exact Software was acquired by the American company Unit4 in 2014 for €1.2 billion.

As a successful technology entrepreneur and investor, Esajas has had a significant impact on the Dutch tech scene. He is currently involved in several technology companies, including as chairman of the boards of directors of Aweta and Xtract/NL, and as a member of the board of directors of Ordina.

Esajas is also active as an investor through his investment company, Venture Fund Esajas. He has invested in a number of technology companies, including in the cybersecurity firm Fox-IT, the cloud computing company Cloud28+, and the AI-powered customer service platform Customertimes.

In addition to his business activities, Esajas has been involved in a number of philanthropic and social initiatives. He is a board member of the Van Gogh Museum, the Dutch Cancer Society, and the Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds. He has also been a board member of the Delft University of Technology and the Dutch Royal Academy of Engineering.

Wim Esajas holds a Master's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Delft University of Technology and an honorary doctorate from the Catholic University of Louvain.