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
1. Niet geschoten is altijd mis. 2. No gain without pain.
General Partner at Keen Venture Partners
You can't control the cards you're dealt, just how you play the hand
CEO & Co-founder Apolix
Don't hestitate to ask everything, there are no stupid questions.
CEO at Enrico B.V.
Building a pilot production run is 100 times more difficult than building a prototype, but still 100 times easiers that full mass production.
Ex-COO
Every day that we spend not improving quality of healthcare is a wasted one.
Supervisory boardmember Gelre Ziekenhuizen
Be driven by a strong belief in your company, not by making money on short term.
Directeur Innovations / CCO in en voor Retail
Think Big, Start Small, Work Hard
Trainer/coach at The Creative Greenhouse
Keep it simple. And get off your critical path and go!
Advisory/Supervisory Boards
Passion and curiosity is fuel for growth.
Partner at CNBB Equity Partners
Plan for success
Co-founder SmartEagle
Never give up. There is always a way to monetize your passion.
Founder Symson
Set clear and distinctive goals and spend fixed amount of time per day/week on achieving them. It's all in execution not in making plans.
CEO (founder) of Mixit
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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."
