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
Your own thoughts are your limits, think of all the possibilities. Don't focus on your product or service only and develop skills in all disciplines of business.
Founder of MediCapital Group/Emsere
Making a startup successful is depending the right idea at the right time, combined with lots of energy, time, fun, tenacity, stamina, blood-sweat-tears and discipline.
Owner of JKV/thinkingdesign
Impact Investor
Follow your dream and persevere!
Deep experience in Energy / Logistics / business expansion to Germany
The world of tech is a jungle! Realize that each misstep or mistake you make is actually progress that brings you closer to your goal - keep this growth mindset and you will come very far.
Partner Development Manager
Be aware of- and don't underestimate your own role in scaling, building a strong team and build a culture.
Founder at Willo
Founder Booking.com
Gather a team of smart, like-minded people around you - and go!
Co-Founder of The Next Closet
Set the bar at the front door and hire someone more capable than you are every time.
Investment Manager Finch Capital
Surround yourself with diverse people, be flexible to adapt your plans and just go for it!
Rubio Impact Ventures
Keep the customer at the heart of everything you do!
Head of Marketing Benelux at Philips Healthcare
Everyone can be an entrepreneur, as long as you are willing to work hard for it! Like a top athlete that wants to go to the olympics.
COO Ciphix
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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."
