Derek Kessen vs Ben Hayward compared for founders deciding who to pitch. Stage focus, check size, and sector fit compared side by side.
Derek Kessen is a venture capital based in Chicago. Ben Hayward is a individual/angel based in Dublin 2. Both invest in Impact, while Derek Kessen also covers adjacent sectors and Ben Hayward covers Climate Tech. On stage, Derek Kessen is active at Growth and Ben Hayward at undisclosed stages.
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