*** Please submit pitch decks to businessplan@setventures.com. Inquiries via Linkedin will not receive a reply ***I am a managing partner at SET Ventures, an international venture capital firm that invests in digital technologies for a carbon-free energy system. My passion is to help pioneering founders succeed by providing capital, community and insights. We focus on innovation leaders that are transforming the energy system and pioneering the future of energy in distributed infrastructure, digital utilities, buildings, mobility and industry as well as relevant enabling technologies. We look for fast growing companies with strong digital DNA seeking (late) seed and Series A funding that can demonstrate market traction. SET is backed by financial institutions, family offices and strategic investors that seek strong financial returns and environmental impact.Previously, I ran my own consulting firm specializing in strategic advisory and corporate finance with a client list made up of corporations, technology ventures, and investment funds. Before that, I was a Partner at New Venture Partners (2006-2010) and Gilde IT Fund (1997-2004), with an extensive track record as an investor resulting in exits valued at >€1B. My career started in the software industry at Uniface, a successful Dutch software company acquired by Compuware in 1994.
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Managing PartnerSet Ventures Jan 2019 - PresentAmsterdam, Nh, NlSET Ventures invests in digital technologies for a carbon-free energy system. We focus on innovation leaders that are transforming the energy system and pioneering the future of energy in distributed infrastructure, digital utilities, buildings, mobility and industry as well as relevant enabling technologies. We look for fast growing companies with strong digital DNA seeking (late) seed and Series A funding that can demonstrate market traction. SET is backed by financial institutions, family offices and strategic investors that seek strong financial returns and environmental impact. -
Associate PartnerSet Ventures Aug 2017 - Dec 2018Amsterdam, Nh, Nl
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OwnerArts Strategy & Finance Jul 2010 - Dec 2018Arts Strategy & Finance helps technology entrepreneurs and corporate clients achieve growth aspirations by shaping strategy, formulating plans & executing transactions. We add analytical, judgement and negotiating skills honed by twenty years of investment and operating experience in markets that undergo disruptive change. Services include corporate development, investment transactions, strategic improvement and restructuring.Check out http://www.arts-sf.com/results for a list of completed assignments.
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Interim Fund Manager UniiqInnovationquarter Apr 2016 - Jul 2016The Hague, Zuid-Holland, NlUNIIQ is a €22 million proof of concept fund launched by InnovationQuarter and the Technology Transfer Offices of Delft University, Leiden University and Erasmus Medical Center. UNIIQ invests early seed capital in exciting technology start-ups and helps entrepreneurs to successfully build and grow their company. I'm excited to help get this initiative off the ground! -
Venture PartnerNew Venture Partners May 2010 - Jun 2013Murray Hill, Nj, UsBoard member at Silicon Hive (acquired by Intel Corporation, 2011) and Imperative Health (acquired by AXA Healthcare, 2010) -
PartnerNew Venture Partners Jan 2006 - Apr 2010Murray Hill, Nj, UsNew Venture Partners is the leading global firm dedicated to investing in corporate technology spin-outs headquartered in New Jersey with over $650m under management. Based in the Netherlands, focused on opportunities arising from NVP's relationship with Philips and other European corporate partners.
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Director, RestructuringExact Nov 2010 - Jul 2011Delft, Zh, NlCompleted accelerated restructuring of Exact's International division to align organization with new strategic vision. Implemented regional hubs to serve clients across Asia and EMEA. -
OwnerAnton Arts Management Dec 2004 - Dec 2005Launch of several early-stage technology companies (strategy, fund raising). Member of the tender board for the Amsterdam Citynet fiber to the home network.
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PartnerGilde It Fund Apr 1997 - Jul 2004Gemeente Houten, Utrecht, NlEarly pioneer in the European venture capital industry, with funds of over €300m for investments in technology companies in Europe, US and Israel.Responsible for Gilde IT Fund's investments in the communication technologies sector. Deep experience in all aspects of company creation, team building, strategy refinement, exit and restructuring.Led and managed investments in fourteen companies, with notable exits from CSR (IPO, 2004), No Wires Needed (acquired by Intersil, 2000), SLP Infoware (acquired by Gemplus, 2000), Data Distilleries (acquired by SPSS, 2003).
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Nyenrode Business UniversityBusiness Administration
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