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
DGA Sardijn
Know your competitors' strengths and prices. Clearly highlight your product's benefits and quantify its monetary value for customers.
Maritime Professional at Schoof Maritime Advisory (SMA)
Dare to ask for advice!
Partner at JB Law
With a perfect product, managing stakeholders is vital. Ensure strong orchestration from the start for success.
Consultant
Let's do.
Founder of Innovation Booster
Start with a small team building a deep understanding of customer needs/competitive advantage. The rest is iteration/perseverance.
Executive Mentor Helium Consult
Become an entrepreneur because it gives you a lot of energy and you like hard work. Then success will come naturally.
Owner Oranjegroep and Euro-Caps
Stick to your own personal reason why you are building a company. It is a long ride to commit to, but time flies if it is aligned with your own personal goals.
Co-Founder Deeploy | Enjins | Why Commit Capital
Grow - your team! Stretch - no boundaries! Act - clients first!
Senior Partner at Roland Berger
Believe in yourself but surround yourself with people to compensate for your weaknesses.
Former CEO Koninklijke de Kuyper
Chill when things do not go as planned: iterations are part of creating a great product or service.
Founder A4M group
"I never lose. I either win or learn…" - Nelson Mandela
CEO PrettyData.co
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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."
