Criteria
Criteria
what we are looking for in our portfolio companies
Here are some clues on how we approach investment decision-making
INNOVATION
You are unique in what you do and how you do it. You develop and sell products, processes or services (other than consultancy services) based on new technological inventions or new applications of an existing technology.
STAGE
You have already introduced the new product, process or service onto the market. You have been commercially active for no longer than seven years. You are open to jointly develop an exit strategy after a few years
GEOGRAPHY
You are based in the Netherlands. You have set up a Private or Limited Liability Company. You don't have to focus on the Netherlands; every addressable market is fine.
TEAM
You have a strong, enthusiastic and ambitious management team that possesses the right qualities. Growth, no fixed mindset. You want to hire people who are smarter than yourselves, and together you will strive to make the company a big success.
approach
approach
WHAT CAN you EXPECT
Here are some clues on how we approach you
PERSONAl, NO COMMITTEES
Reading slides and forecasts beforehand, and coming to meetings with questions and thoughts. Fast responses. Showing up on time. What you see is what you get.
THINKING LIKE A START-UP
Working hard and taking risks. Informal. No internal emails or dial-ins but personal calls or appointments. Data-driven decisions. Doing what is necessary.
ACTIVELY HELPING
Helping you with setting objectives, accounting and budgeting, hiring, introductions to partners, marketing and PR, and raising for the next round. Feeling responsible.
SUPPORT
Aiming to assist, not play head teacher. Proactive questions and challenges. Knowing your product, company and team. Actively coaching where we can.
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