More than funding, our network opens doors for you
Community drives growth, that’s why at Graduate Ventures we connect founders with each other and our network of 200+ alumni to overcome their challenges.
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200+ alumni supporting you with network & expertise
Tailored introductions with our network that accelerate your company. They provide specific advice for your unique challenges with targeted help for real issues.
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Connect with founders and the network at curated events
Meet fellow founders at Founders Forum - four professionally moderated sessions per year designed for honest conversations and shared learning. Meet supporters, donors, and investors at Graduate’s community events with targeted introductions and a community- first atmosphere.
Our network
Listen to others, set your own course!
CEO CarbonX
Believe. Persevere. Be creative. Succeed.
Co-founder SOVEC
Start your business for the right reason, not money or ego. I love straightforward, professional, passionate, purpose-driven team-players.
Co-founder Xindao
Go for what you believe in, be bold, have fun and develop yourself to your full potential!
Business owner/HR(D) Ssaz
Focus is key for growth. Never be afraid to fail.
Entrepreneur at The Joya Club
Don't be scared of a 'no' - now just find another way in, for a 'yes' after all.
Former CEO/Founder of GoodHout BV
Indecision is the only mistake you can make every other choice teaches us for tomorrow.
Founder FitForMe BV
Undertake activities that you love to do, don't get stuck in activities that cost you a lot of energy > delegate
Investment Manager Invest-NL
Please bring your briljant (PhD) ideas to the market!
ENT-surgeon at Haaglanden Medisch Centrum
Don't postpone. Start your own company right now, when you are still at university. Conditions will never get better. Don't wait for a great idea either, its the least important thing there is.
CEO Van Moof
Be aware of "intellectual masturbation" during the development of your products and business. The only thing that counts is a paying and satisfied customer.
Serial Innovator
Rely on yourself and keep going!
Managing Partner Roland Berger
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Successful connections
Previous matches between our portfolio companies and support network
Supporting alumni
“Supporting founders to succeed not only makes a real difference for the startup, but also allows me to enjoy working with innovators like Krijn, to give back, and to learn from conversations that challenge my thinking.”
Portfolio founder
"Job brings exceptional strategic insight. His guidance and contacts in the construction industry are very valuable to Iconic Works’ growth.”
Supporting alumni
"The ambition from BASH is great to see, being a part of their journey as they scale is something I’m already enjoying."
Portfolio founder
"Merlin was a great help! Thanks to her B2C-specific expertise from her time at Vinted, she quickly understood our challenges, which lead to substantial progress in just one meeting."
Supporting alumni
"It's truly inspiring to see these young entrepreneurs pursuing their dreams. I'm actively contributing to bring focus to their sales processes wherever I can."
Portfolio founder
"Tom has a strong B2B sales track record, he was able to quickly pinpoint improvements and missed opportunities in our sales approach."
