Merlin de Graaf
Founder Bloom
Backing founders from the start
From first idea to scalable growth: Graduate Ventures partners with founders from the Netherlands from day zero. We combine early-stage capital with hands-on support and a powerful alumni network to accelerate your journey.
Unlock your full potential with Graduate Ventures
The Netherlands is an innovation powerhouse. We back the founders who turn breakthrough ideas into globally scalable companies.
Funding
We invest €75K up to €2M in ambitious founders at the Pre-Seed and Seed stage.
Support
We connect you with experienced entrepreneurs, experts and peers. Share challenges, gain insights and grow faster - together.
Coen van Oostrom
Founder Edge
Eline van Beest
Founder Hybridize Therapeutics
Kees Koolen
Founder Booking.com
Michiel Muller
Co-founder Picnic
Frank Slootman
CEO Snowflake
Built by founders, backed by a community
73
Number of investments
200
Number of alumni ready to support
58
Size of our fund
What our founders say
"Graduate Ventures stands out by actively connecting us with a vast network of high-profile individuals. Their dedicated team ensures we consistently meet the right people, propelling our business forward."
Parya Lotfi
Co-founder & CEO DuckDuckGoose AI
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"Graduate Ventures has been a true partner to us. Their extensive network and committed support have been instrumental in our early-stage growth."
Matthijs Rijlaarsdam
Co-founder & CEO QuantWare
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