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
Discover and stay tuned to your primary purpose!
Owner AmNova
Get happy, paying & recurring customers fast. Do not give up.
Founder of Dental Clinics Nederland
If you don't fail - you don't learn & you don't live ! the right culture with the right team eat strategy for breakfast !
Business Development Director/Board member
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Stay true to your principles, especially when things get tough. Eventually, your customers and team will reward you for it.
Remira
Make sure all founders are aligned on what succes looks like + break out of the day to day regularly to work ON the business instead of IN the business
Entrepreneur in Residence at 4impact Capital
Engage with potential clients, users, and investors early for validation. Build your dream team early to navigate the challenges of starting a company.
Head of Digital Innovation at South Pole
1. Be as visible as you can be as talking about your company. 2. No matter how busy you are, always make time for strategy and to make (difficult) choices.
Founder Go Delphi
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."
