State of the Startup Market Q1 2022 Report
Our Startup Directory feature works as a one-stop shop for startups. We want to give very early-stage companies an opportunity to get visibility and help them raise funding. We believe there is enough capital out there for every good idea. What we offer startups is to sign up with us and get the opportunity to be seen…
Floris van Hoogenhuyze & WE.VESTR: Equity Management. Simplified.
Floris van Hoogenhuyze co-founded two companies operating in PropTech. First Barqo, an online boat rental platform and then WE.VESTR, an equity management platform. Find out what’s his mission at WE.VESTR, what is it about entrepreneurship that particularly attracts him and how he’s contributing to the startup ecosystem in the Netherlands. 1. Hi Floris, thank you for agreeing…
Dutch Startup Changemakers: Pieter ter Kuile
Pieter ter Kuile, ex-Vice Chairman at the Dutch investment bank Kempen & Co, is one of the early investors in Leapfunder. He studied law in Amsterdam, obtained an MBA at Harvard, and started his career at McKinsey & Co, after which he founded his own company in financial fraud investigation. This job led him to…
Dutch Startup Changemakers: Stefan Braam
We had a chat with Stefan Braam, the Startup incubation lead at UtrechtInc, an incubator for early-stage tech startups. UtrechtInc is the #10 university startup incubator worldwide, with a mission to connect scientists and entrepreneurs to the right people, skills and strategies to turn ideas into leading technology companies. Find out what Stefan loves about…
Dutch Startup Changemakers: Rob Thomas
Rob Thomas is the Innovation Project Manager at TNW, which takes centre stage in the tech industry, offering creative media campaigns, sizzling tech events, innovation programs, and prime office locations in Amsterdam. Find out more about Rob’s mission, what he predicts for the startup ecosystem in the Netherlands in the near future and what advice…
Dutch Startup Changemakers: Samir Saberi
Samir Saberi is the Chief Operating Officer at Wam Denim, an advisor and mentor for startups and scale-ups, and a Writer in Residence at the Utrecht University. His writings cover the Dutch entrepreneurial ecosystem, bridging the worlds of entrepreneurs, academics, and public policy. Find out more about his mission in the Dutch startup ecosystem, the…
Dutch Startup Changemakers: Tim Lorijn
Tim Lorijn is the Financial Director and Business Sponsor at Label A, a digital product agency. He acts as an unofficial advisor for startups, helps with setting up the administration and budgeting and matches them to potential investors. Find out what is it about the startup world that particularly attracts him, which lessons for founders…
Dutch Startup Changemakers: Jelle Drijver
We talked to Jelle Drijver, the entrepreneur behind Peper in je Pand, where he turns vacant commercial real estate into vibrant multi-company buildings. He is also the founder of MegaExposure, which helps you optimise your online presence. He’s shaping the startup ecosystem in Utrecht by presenting, giving trainings and recording podcasts as well. Find out what lessons…
BikeFair: First Fun & Fair Bike Marketplace
BikeFair is the first easy, fair, and fun to use pre-owned bike marketplace. No stolen bikes, no scam, just great deals from both bike shops and individuals. Designed to prevent trading stolen bikes, BikeFair offers an alternative to the shady dude trying to sell you an obviously stolen bike on the corner at midnight. Find out…
Dutch Startup Changemakers: Anna C. Mallon
Driven by a passion for education, innovation and entrepreneurship, Anna C. Mallon has almost 20 years of experience transforming global startup innovation, education and marketing businesses across Europe and Southeast Asia. She is a Senior Startup & Ecosystem Business Developer at Amazon Web Services, where she supports the mission towards helping startup customers succeed. Find…
