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Graduate Ventures, formerly known as the Graduate Entrepreneur Fund, is a Netherlands-based organization dedicated to supporting early-stage entrepreneurs. Founded in 2021 by a group of alumni and professionals, the fund aims to empower the next generation of founders by providing not only capital but also knowledge and a supportive community. Managed by experienced professionals with expertise in startups and investing, Graduate Ventures is committed to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the Dutch landscape.
Graduate Ventures invests primarily in early-stage companies at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages, providing investments ranging from €75,000 to €2 million. The fund focuses on sectors such as deep tech, med tech, climate tech, and AI software, aiming to strengthen the competitive landscape of the Netherlands and create a collaborative community of entrepreneurs.
Graduate Ventures has backed over 75 startups since its inception, including notable companies such as Authic Labs, a no-code platform for NFT marketing; BASH, a social app for event discovery; and Back to Battery, which focuses on recycling lithium-ion batteries. Other portfolio highlights include Bright Bird, a mobile mental health app; Carapace Biopolymers, which reduces plastic use in agriculture; and Eddy Grid, pioneers in sustainable energy solutions.
To approach Graduate Ventures, founders should submit their pitch through the official website at graduate.nl. The fund is particularly interested in startups that align with their focus on climate tech and AI.
Since its launch in 2021, Graduate Ventures has funded over 75 startups, aiming to support approximately 30 startups each year. The fund has been actively deploying capital and has established a strong deal flow from university pipelines.
Graduate Ventures invests in early-stage companies at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages.
Founders can pitch Graduate Ventures through their website at graduate.nl.
Graduate Ventures focuses on climate tech, AI software, deep tech, and med tech.
Graduate Ventures provides investments ranging from €75,000 to €2 million.
Graduate Ventures primarily invests in Europe, specifically in the Netherlands.
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