# Dennis Kogan

> Dennis Kogan is an entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Caresyntax with Björn von Siemens in 2013. A Carnegie Mellon graduate and Harvard MBA, he has worked in consulting, acquisitions, and international business development. Following Matt Krueger’s appointment as CEO in July 2025, Kogan continued on the board and in an executive capacity supporting capital markets and corporate development.

- **Role:** Co-Founder and Board Member at Caresyntax
- **Organizations:** Caresyntax, K v S Beteiligung GmbH, Surgical Intelligence Holding GmbH / surgical.ai, Storyline Capital, Analysis Group
- **Education:** BS, management information systems and finance, Carnegie Mellon University, MBA, Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** Co-founded Caresyntax in 2013., Helped develop an international business spanning the United States and EMEA., Led Caresyntax as CEO during its August 2024 financing announcement.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2011** — Worked at Analysis Group and independently in international business development, technology transfer, marketing, and market entry.
- **2011** — Established K v S Beteiligung with Björn von Siemens in autumn, aiming to invest in and operate one company.
- **2013** — Co-founded Caresyntax; an investor group around Kogan and von Siemens acquired S-CAPE.
- **2015** — S-CAPE headquarters moved from Reichenbach to Berlin.
- **2018** — S-CAPE GmbH was renamed Caresyntax GmbH in the third quarter.
- **2019** — Caresyntax and Barco announced a strategic partnership including investment and a Barco board seat.
- **2024** — Caresyntax announced an $180 million financing commitment: $80 million equity and up to $100 million growth debt facility.
- **2025** — Matt Krueger became CEO on July 16; Kogan continued on the board and in an executive capacity supporting capital markets and corporate development.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Caresyntax in 2013.
- Helped develop an international business spanning the United States and EMEA.
- Led Caresyntax as CEO during its August 2024 financing announcement.
- Co-founded the K v S entrepreneurial partnership with Björn von Siemens.

## Latest updates

- **2025-07** — Matt Krueger succeeded the founders as Caresyntax CEO. Kogan remained a director and continued executive work in capital markets and corporate development.
- **2024-08** — Caresyntax announced a total financing commitment of $180 million, comprising $80 million equity and up to $100 million growth debt.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denniskogan
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/dkogan

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