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The Dutch Student Investment Fund (DSIF) is a venture capital fund founded in 2016, managed by students from the University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences. Based in Enschede, Netherlands, the fund focuses on supporting innovative startups created by students, including bachelor and master students, PhDs, and recent graduates. DSIF provides funding ranging from €5,000 to €10,000.
DSIF invests in startups founded by students or recent graduates from the University of Twente or Saxion University of Applied Sciences, primarily in Overijssel. The fund is industry agnostic, supporting ventures across sectors such as IT, agriculture, and entertainment. Investments occur at the pre-seed and seed stages, helping startups from the initial idea phase to scaling up.
Notable portfolio companies include LoCoMoGo, a toy train designed to teach children coding through play; Clairify, which develops smart sensors for detecting indoor air quality; and LoopTas, known for creating innovative reusable shopping bags to reduce plastic waste.
Submit through their form at https://www.dsif.nl/home/apply-for-funding/ or email info@dsif.nl with your deck.
DSIF typically participates in early-stage funding rounds, focusing on pre-seed and seed investments.
DSIF primarily focuses on initial funding rounds but may consider follow-on investments based on the startup's progress and needs.
The fund size is not publicly disclosed, but investments range from €5,000 to €10,000 per startup.
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