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London, U.K. - Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Norway, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland, Monaco
Contact this investorsBusinesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Future Of Work • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobility
Partner at Index Ventures
Martin Mignot serves as a Partner at Index Ventures. He also serves as Advisory Board Member at TheFamily. He specialises in SaaS, marketplaces, bitcoin and mobile. He worked on 50+ transactions to date, including Assistly, Auxmoney, BaseCRM, Cloud.com, Codecademy, DimDim, Factual, Farfetch, Flipboard, Funding Circle, Gluster, HouseTrip, Just Eat, Lookout, Nasty Gal, Notonthehighstreet, onefinestay, PeoplePerHour, TrustPilot, Soluto and SoundCloud. He is actively looking after Index's investments in Algolia, Capitaine Train, Drivy, Rad and Swiftkey. Prior to joining Index, Martin was in the TMT team at UBS Investment Bank and cofounded the beauty subscription business Boudoir Prive (acquired by Joliebox/Birchbox) and a student web radio service.
Menlo Park - San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A. - Israel - Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Norway, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Icelan
Contact this investorsBioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Robotics
Riverwood Capital is a globally-focused private equity firm that invests in high-growth businesses in the technology and services industries, across a variety of verticals and geographies. Riverwood has offices in Menlo Park, CA and New York, NY and currently has more than 20 investments in North America, Latin America and Asia. The firm's current fund has $780 million of committed capital. The final fund close was in April 2011. Riverwood invests in mid-market technology and technology enabled products and services. The firm defines mid-market as approximately $100-$500 million in revenue for product companies, and approximately $25-$150 million in revenue for software and services. Riverwood occasionally invests outside these ranges. Riverwood invests on a global basis, having already invested in the U.S., Israel, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil. The firm's normal investment size ranges from $25-75 million.
London, U.K. - Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Norway, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland, Monaco -
Contact this investorsCosmetics (& Fashion) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Advertising • Food & Beverage • DeepTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer • Woman Focused
Ian Scarffe is a born Entrepreneur and since the age of 17 founded more than twenty companies and is acting board positions of the Entrepreneurs' Organisation.
Washington - District of Columbia, U.S.A. - U.K. - Global: U.S.A., Australia, Canada, Germany, U.K., Israel, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland
Contact this investorsEducation • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Future Of Work • Woman Focused
Most Interested In
Global AI opportunities. Entrepreneurially-led companies that will benefit from balance sheet expansion and the entrepreneur has an idea of where in the balance sheet our capital is best placed. Applying analytical techniques
Not Interested In
I'm not interested in moonshots. We look for sustainable cashflow. The fund is an accelerated private equity.
Los Angeles - California, U.S.A. - Global: U.S.A., Australia, Canada, Germany, U.K., Israel, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland
Contact this investorsHospitality (& Events) • Businesses Solutions • A.I. (& Big Data) • Gaming (& eSports) • Developer tools • DeepTech • Consumer • Woman Focused
Investor in Voice // AI // Audio
Amsterdam Netherlands - Nederland Netherlands, Netherlands
Contact this investorsOther • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness)
After studying Financial Management at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Ewout started with two college friends an international market research, commissioned by several Dutch companies they researched developments and growth in new markets. After this experience, Ewout worked in various financial positions at chemical multinational ICI in the Netherlands and Asia. In 2000 he joined Holland Venture. As an analyst, investment manager and partner, he has gained extensive experience in all aspects of private equity investments. Ewout is a board member of the Dutch Association of Venture Capital Association (NVP). Ewout: "The outside world sees private investment to 'deals'. This is not the case. An `deal` do is an exciting process, but the real challenge begins after. Together with the management do develop a business and grow, that's what it is for us! .
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Contact this investorsEducation • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Future Of Work
FOUNDING PARTNER at CapitalT
Tallinn Harjumaa Estonia, Netherlands
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Education • BioTech • Energy • Sales (& Marketing) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • AR/VR • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Messaging • Mobile Apps • Music • Mobile • Online Social • Film Production (& Distribution) • Semiconductors
Dag Ainsoo serves as Investment Manager and Chief Financial Officer at Startup Wise Guys. Ainsoo was a Co-Founder and served as Chief Financial Officer at SmartAd. He also is an Angel Investor. Ainsoo is a Co-Founder & serves as Chief Financial Officer at StoreDNA.
Amsterdam Netherlands, Netherlands
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • A.I. (& Big Data)
Koen Thijssen serves as Co-Founder & Managing Director at Bloomon. Previously, he served as Managing Director at Rocket Internet. Before joining Rocket Internet as Managing Director Benelux, Koen worked as Investment Banker focused on Benelux M&A for Lehman Brothers and more recently Deutsche Bank. Koen holds a master's degree in Finance and Accounting from the London School of Economics.
Mountain View - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Contact this investorsPropTech • Hospitality (& Events) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Food & Beverage • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Nanotechnology • Woman Focused • UrbanTech
Investing in early stage hospitality tech deals globally
London, U.K. - Germany - Netherlands
Contact this investorsFinTech (& Financials services) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Gaming (& eSports) • Nanotechnology
Blockchain Venture Builder @OVioHQ @blockstarsio @moneycircles @buycoio | Startup #Entrepreneur #Investor Fundraiser at BlockchainAngels.eu
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Contact this investorsPropTech • Hospitality (& Events) • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Payments • Real Estate (& Construction)
Serial Entrepreneur - Coach - Investor - Director
The Netherlands has a thriving startup ecosystem, particularly centered in Amsterdam, which is becoming a major European tech hub. As of 2023, the Netherlands is home to around 6,000 startups. The Dutch government supports innovation through initiatives like TechLeap.NL and the Dutch Venture Initiative, which provide funding, resources, and mentorship for startups. In 2022, Dutch startups raised approximately €3 billion in venture capital. These factors collectively highlight the dynamic and evolving nature of the Dutch startup landscape.
As of 2023, the Netherlands' startup ecosystem includes around 6,000 startups. In 2022, these startups attracted approximately €3 billion in venture capital funding. This substantial investment underscores the ecosystem's growth potential and robust nature. The market's size and financial backing reflect its capacity to foster innovation and maintain a competitive edge within Europe and beyond.
The Netherlands' startup ecosystem is characterized by several key strengths, including a highly educated workforce, a strong focus on innovation, and a strategic location in Europe. The country excels in sectors such as fintech, healthtech, and deep tech. These strengths are bolstered by the Dutch government's support and the country's robust industrial base, positioning the Netherlands as a leader in the European startup scene.
Amsterdam is the primary hub of the Netherlands’ startup ecosystem, known for its strengths in fintech, healthtech, and deep tech. The city attracts significant investments and has produced notable startups like Adyen and Booking.com. Other cities like Rotterdam and Eindhoven are also making significant contributions to the startup landscape, with Rotterdam excelling in logistics and Eindhoven known for high-tech systems and innovation. These cities drive the Netherlands' economic growth and technological advancements.
In addition to Amsterdam, emerging hubs like Utrecht and The Hague are gaining prominence in the Netherlands’ startup ecosystem. Utrecht is known for its strengths in education technology and sustainability, while The Hague is becoming a hub for security technology and international law. These emerging hubs are expanding the reach and diversity of the Netherlands’ entrepreneurial landscape, offering new opportunities for innovation and growth.
The Netherlands’ startup ecosystem benefits from a strong network of incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces that provide essential support and resources for entrepreneurs. Initiatives like StartupDelta and YES!Delft have significantly boosted the ecosystem by offering mentorship, resources, and international exposure. This supportive infrastructure is crucial for nurturing early-stage companies and fostering a collaborative entrepreneurial environment.
Despite its strengths, the Dutch startup ecosystem faces challenges such as high living costs and regulatory complexities. Navigating these hurdles can be time-consuming and complex for startups. Addressing these issues requires strategic efforts and supportive policies to sustain growth and competitiveness in the global market.
The Netherlands has significant opportunities for growth in sectors like fintech, healthtech, and green technology. The country's strong focus on sustainability drives innovation in renewable energy and environmental technologies. The Netherlands' strategic location in Europe and strong trade relationships provide startups with opportunities for international expansion. With continued investment and innovation, the Dutch startup ecosystem is poised for further growth, contributing significantly to the European and global markets.
The Netherlands' startup ecosystem demonstrates remarkable resilience and adaptability. The country's commitment to innovation, coupled with strong government and institutional support, enables startups to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities. The diverse talent pool and high level of digitalization attract entrepreneurs and investors alike, ensuring sustained growth and success in the face of global economic shifts and market dynamics.
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