The people behind
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A firm built on conviction, not volume

VanderStyn Inc. was founded on the belief that exceptional investment outcomes require selectivity, alignment, and long-term thinking. We do not manage dozens of strategies. We manage a small number of high-conviction positions — and we invest alongside our clients in each one.

Our current strategy — the First Mover Fund — reflects this philosophy: early access to institutional-grade private equity real estate, structured for verified accredited investors who understand the advantage of positioning ahead of the market.

Selwyn Duijvestijn

Founder & CEO

Founder of VanderStyn Inc. with over 15 years of experience across entrepreneurship, finance, and impact investment. Selwyn built VanderStyn on the conviction that the most compelling opportunities sit at the intersection of structural market shifts and real-world consequence.

John Collins

VP Investor Relations

With over 30 years in real estate and private finance, John began as a mortgage banker and broker before transitioning to commercial lending and private equity. His deep experience across asset classes makes him the firm's primary point of contact for institutional and accredited investor relationships.

Hilda van der Meulen

Chairman

Hilda has held management positions worldwide in companies and foundations focused on the intersection of culture and finance. She is founder and Chairman of the Prosper And Nature Foundation, whose mission is to restore regional ecosystems through reforestation and regenerative agriculture.

Cheri Sugal

Founder & CEO, Integrity Global Partners

Over 30 years in conservation and emission reduction, leading initiatives including the $100 million Global Conservation Fund. Advised governments across 65+ countries. A recognised leader in nature-based solutions and carbon finance.

Ajay Hoxha

Director, Hoxha Investments

Began his career managing pension fund allocations before founding an incubation firm. Successfully seeded and incubated eight fund managers across various asset classes, culminating in establishing Hoxha Investments as CEO, focusing on allocation to early-stage managers.