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ASIF Ventures

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Amsterdam · Pre-Seed–Seed · 21 people tracked

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Investment thesis

ASIF Ventures focuses on supporting student and recent graduate founders at the earliest stages, particularly those connected to the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit. Founded by students, the fund was created to back young entrepreneurs when traditional investors would not. Beyond capital, ASIF provides founders with access to resources, networks, and guidance, positioning itself as a launchpad for future entrepreneurs. Having supported 25 startups since its inception, ASIF operates as a community-driven fund built by the very community it serves.

Invests inSector AgnosticAmsterdamNetherlands

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Amsterdam, NL
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
Tracked investments
5

Team · 21 people

from the firm's website
Giovanni Antonelli· Co-founder of Tulip Ventures

Advisory board member and co-founder of Tulip Ventures.

Saskia Verstege· Co-founder of Techgrounds

Advisory board member and co-founder of Techgrounds.

Claudio Martínez Toquero· Investment Directorin
Antony Jonkman· Corporate Lawyer at Taylor Wessing Netherlands

Advisory board member; corporate lawyer at Taylor Wessing Netherlands.

Daniël Stal· Finance & Legal Directorin
Daua Karajeanes· Deal Flow Fellowin
Dominic Alting von Geusau· Deal Flow Fellowin
Ernst Rustenhoven· CEO of ILGM

Advisory board member and CEO of ILGM.

Eugene Zinchenko· Deal Flow Fellowin
Frank Appeldoorn· Managing Partner at Arches Capital

Advisory board member and managing partner at Arches Capital.

Julia Rotko· Deal Flow Fellowin
Mario Cifaldi· Marketing & Communications Directorin
Marnix Geraerts· Corporate Lawyer at Taylor Wessing Netherlands

Advisory board member; corporate lawyer at Taylor Wessing Netherlands.

Roline Spijkervet· Chief Operating Officer at Speakap

Advisory board member and COO at Speakap.

Tiffany Chan· Ecosystem & Partnerships Directorin

What they invest in

from 3 of 5 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×3EdTech ×2Consumer ×1Enterprise Software ×1HR Tech ×1Media & Entertainment ×1SaaS ×1

HQs:Netherlands×2

Investments · 5 tracked

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Anywyseanywyse.audioinMay 2023

Anywyse develops AI-powered audio summaries ("Wysers") designed as mini-podcasts to help students, particularly those with ADHD and dyslexia, learn more effectively.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechMedia & EntertainmentAmsterdam, NL

Julien Jukema(Oprichter (founder) of Anywyse)in

Co-investorsTechstars

Hearsaylearnhearsaylearn.comin

HearSay delivers personalised audio language lessons as WhatsApp voice messages, using real native-speaker dialogues and an AI tutor that answers questions and generates custom lessons.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTech

Heyboomerheyboomer.nlin

Boomer is a WhatsApp Business Platform communication tool designed for staffing agencies and flexible workforce management companies to reach and organize temporary workers at scale.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

BoomerHearSay

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has ASIF Ventures made?
ASIF Ventures has 5 tracked investments.
What stage does ASIF Ventures invest at?
ASIF Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does ASIF Ventures focus on?
ASIF Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is ASIF Ventures located?
ASIF Ventures is headquartered in Amsterdam, NL.

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