Graduate Ventures has launched its second seed fund of €125 million to support Dutch tech startups, backed by entrepreneurs including Frank Slootman and Michiel Muller.
Graduate Ventures has launched a €125 million second seed fund to back tech startups in the Netherlands. The fund aims to provide capital and hands-on support from a network of entrepreneurs and alumni. It targets sectors like AI, deep tech, healthcare, and climate. The fund has already secured €100 million in commitments from various investors.
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Graduate Ventures is a funding platform founded in 2021 by alumni of Delft University of Technology and Erasmus University Rotterdam. It has invested in over 90 tech startups and provides a network of experienced entrepreneurial alumni to support founders. The company partners with eight universities and three university medical centres to offer capital and hands-on support across various tech sectors. Graduate Ventures focuses on key areas like artificial intelligence, deep tech, healthcare, and climate to foster a competitive future for the Netherlands.
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