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
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.
Partner A4M group
keep going and trust resilience in the event of disappointment
Adviseur publiek privaat bij Het Gele Viaduct
Speed up and don’t be afraid to fail… and if you fail, do it fast, often & forward!
Founder & owner of Mister Rotterdam & Mister M
Be true to yourselves and others - Realize your commitments - Be daring and imaginative - Create opportunities for everybody.
CEO Pink Elephant
Get started as soon as possible and adapt on the way.
COO at Bondi
Expect the unexpected and do not fear of testing new ways of doing business.
Managing Partner at Interjet Components
Don't be afraid to fail. Be afraid to miss the opportunity.
Non Executive Director Action & Egeria
Having the right team in place is the key to success!
Founder Bloom
The only way to find a new way is to leave the beaten track.
Lawyer/Partner Van der Feltz advocaten
Start today, momentum and energy is everything!
Co-founder Picnic
Just do it, we're there to help!
CDO at Xcentric Hotels
Make sure you are well informed, but make your own choices
MedTech marketing & strategy
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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."
