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Jean-Marc is the Founder and Managing Partner of Decisive Leap, responsible for sourcing investment opportunities, evaluating companies, working with lenders and investors, and working closely with portfolio company CEOs and teams in developing and executing on growth initiatives, building out teams and scaling the platform.

Prior to Decisive Leap, Jean-Marc worked as an Advisor and Executive Partner at Mill Point Capital, building out their growth equity strategy in the Commercial & Industrial services space. Prior to that, Jean-Marc founded and operated a B2B technology business, FundingGates, which he sold in 2021 to Viably, a global online banking company. Prior to FundingGates, Jean-Marc was an investor at Ripplewood Holdings, focused on the Industrial, Technology, and Business services space, and worked in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at UBS in their New York office.

Jean-Marc holds a B.Sc. In Aerospace Engineering from MIT.

With a decade of experience in mid-market private equity, M&A, and corporate finance, Marek has built up in-depth expertise in originating and executing complex transactions in the DACH region. Most recently, as Vice President at an international private equity firm in Frankfurt, he helped build the firm’s German business and led investments in future-oriented megatrends across the business services, industrial, software, and healthcare sectors—with a focus on German SMEs. Prior to that, Marek worked as an investment banking advisor on corporate sales, acquisitions, and corporate finance.

Marek possesses extensive expertise in private equity, M&A, capital markets, and corporate finance, as well as many years of experience in implementing buy-and-build strategies. His focus is on German SMEs, which he supports in their further development by drawing on his strategic and financial expertise as well as his solid leadership experience.

With more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance and investment management, I have built a track record of executing complex M&A transactions and joint ventures across a multitude of industries including real estate. In my role as Head of Direct Investments at Volare Group, I focus on strategic growth and high-impact financial advice, leading teams through pivotal deals and fostering outcomes that last.I believe lasting success is built not just on capital and contracts, but on trust, principles, and a commitment to creating meaningful, sustainable value.

Experienced Head of Finance, CFO, SME-CEO and Interim Executive with a proven track record in financial leadership, business transformation, and enterprise development. As a member of executive leadership teams and top management boards with full P&L responsibility, I have stabilised organisations in complex situations, repositioned them strategically, and driven sustainable performance improvement. Over the past five years, I have stepped into companies during demanding phases — including transformations, restructurings, M&A transactions, carve-outs, and start-ups.I quickly create transparency, implement robust financial steering frameworks, and provide fact-based decision foundations for executive management, boards of directors, and key stakeholders. Beyond numbers, I align organizations around a clear strategic direction, rebuild confidence, and motivate teams to deliver measurable results.As an entrepreneur, founder, investor, and coach to early-stage ventures, I combine strategic financial expertise with operational market proximity. I bring hands-on experience in building and scaling new business areas — from start-ups and growth companies to established SMEs and restructuring environments.My industry exposure spans finance, logistics, pharma, medtech, fintech, and industrial businesses.I am known for structured, results-oriented collaboration, sound judgment, and strong execution capability. In dynamic, complex, and transformation-driven environments, I create clarity, accountability, and sustainable value.

Nicolas Westphal is an Investing Partner at Decisive Leap, and a Partner at Haymaker Growth, a private equity investment platform that started as a partnership between Peter Thiel’s family office and CDPQ (Canada’s second largest pension fund with USD 300B AuM). Before, he led private equity investments for CDPQ in the technology sector globally. He worked for five years in Silicon Valley as Director of Strategy & Corporate Development for Intuit (the leading accounting software vendor for small businesses) and for Juniper Networks (the leading provider of software-oriented networking products). Prior to Silicon Valley, he worked for nine years in private equity for both AEA Investors and Bain Capital, where he managed investment processes in the US, Europe and Asia, and actively participated on four Boards of Directors. Nicolas started his career with the New York office of the Boston Consulting Group in the technology & financial services practices.

Nicolas is a graduate from MIT in technology & policy and from Ecole Polytechnique in Paris.

Kevin Cramton served as the Chairman of Atlantix Global Systems, which Mill Point exited in August 2017. Mr. Cramton has served as Chief Executive Officer or Executive Chairman of five companies.  He has served on the Board of over 25 businesses in various markets and industries including three public companies.  Mr. Cramton served in various management positions during a 20-year career at the Ford Motor Company including assignments in Ford’s manufacturing, marketing, sales & service, distribution, product development and financial services operations.  He led Ford’s M&A group including venture capital activities in electric vehicles, wireless services, and electronics.  During his career, Mr. Cramton has had extensive international business experience, including assignments in the Asian and European regions, and has worked in four world capitals.  

Mr. Cramton has an MBA degree in finance and a BA degree in business administration from Michigan State University. He is an alumnus of the London Business School Executive Management Program (ADP).

In a career that has spanned a variety of finance and operations roles, Andre has taken companies from zero to one, grown businesses through the “messy middle”, and led teams within multinational organizations. With experience as a founder, as an investor, and as an operator, who keeps the place running, Andre understands what it takes to position a company for long term success and keep the team happy while doing it. Most recently, Andre has been the Vice President of Finance for Third Wave Automation, a fast-growing facilities / warehouse optimization and robotics company. As is typical with many of his roles, he finds himself wearing a lot of hats, running Finance, Accounting, HR, Facilities, and Legal. Prior to Third Wave, Andre was CFO of Odd Foods, Inc., a producer and distributor of gluten free foods. Oversight includes Sales, Marketing, Finance/Accounting, Distribution, Legal/Compliance, and HR. Previously, Andre held senior roles in finance and operations at Zillow Group, a real estate platform, VP of Equity Research at RBC, and Manager within the Controls and Corporate Strategy team at PwC.

Andre holds an MBA in Strategy and Finance from Yale University, and a BA in Economics from Cornell University.

Caroline Blaser is a results-oriented leader with a proven track record in economic and business development across diverse industry sectors. As the founder of CrossConnex Consulting in New York she specializes in strategic consulting, business development, and foreign direct investment services for companies seeking sustainable growth in new markets. Previously, Caroline served as the Managing Director of the Swiss Business Hub USA, the official Swiss Trade, Investment and Innovation Promotion agency based in the US. In this role, she supported countless Swiss companies with their market entry strategies and successfully positioned Switzerland as a leading business location for US companies seeking sustainable growth in Europe. With extensive networks in both the Swiss and US private and public sectors, Caroline leverages her bilingual background and many years of experience to bridge the complex international business landscapes. Caroline holds an MPA from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. She is also the acting Chair for the New York chapter of the Swiss American Chamber of Commerce a member of the board at the German International School New York.

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