Dutch Founders Fund

Dutch Founders Fund is a pre-seed and seed venture fund that backs founders building online marketplaces. It looks for platforms that rethink traditional supply chains and have strong network effects, across Europe.

Products and services

• Early investment: money from the earliest phase, and at later stages too.
• Investor introductions: connects founders with international venture funds and angel syndicates.
• Founder support: practical help to get companies ready for a Series A.
• Open office hours: a weekly session for marketplace questions.
• Newsletter: insights on marketplaces, funding, jobs and portfolio news.

Who it works with

Marketplace founders, plus companies building enabling technology in logistics, fintech and web3. Portfolio examples include Shypple and Reverse Supply.

Key facts

• Region: pan-European
• Stage: pre-seed and seed
• Team background: founders of WeTransfer, Just Eat, Treatwell and fonQ