# Paul Bakker

> Founder of Offspark, creator of PolarSSL (acquired by ARM).

Founder of Offspark, creator of PolarSSL (acquired by ARM). 

Part of the M&A team to build up ARM's $1B Secure Identity Business Unit spinout. Built companies generating $100M+ in exit value.

Investor in 100+ startups across tech and cybersecurity. Advisory roles and investments spanning startups to $30B revenue enterprises. Led multiple investment syndicates.

Led Fox Crypto, the national security products and projects company of Fox-IT, including NATO and EU-level deployments. Developed highest grade security solutions for global use.

Skilled in tech innovation, deal-making, and scaling. Expertise in fundraising, partnerships, and operational transformation.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Scaling businesses
✔️ Fundraising strategies
✔️ M&A and exit planning
✔️ Cybersecurity solutions
✔️ Negotiations and partnerships
✔️ Product strategy
✔️ Building investor-ready businesses

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $200.00

## Example Questions

- Can you help me with the negotiations to sell my business?
- I’m doing these X things for building my business. Which one should I focus on and why?
- Should I fundraise with angels or a syndicate, crowdfund, bootstrap or sell my business?
- How can I move my business model over to a SAAS model for this product?
- There are so many options, how should I reward employees to keep them on board?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/PaulBakker)
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- [Marketplace](/marketplace)