Rotterdam · Pre-Seed–Growth · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Graduate invests in and supports founders based in the Netherlands from the earliest stages of their journey through to late growth. Through an early-stage fund and an extensive network of alumni and high-profile individuals, the firm helps founders accelerate their businesses, providing hands-on support and connections. The firm frames its work around backing disruptive ideas one at a time and acting as a committed partner to early-stage companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
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What they invest in
from 3 of 4 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Cybersecurity ×1Deep Tech ×1Digital Health ×1Fintech ×1Future of Work ×1Hardware ×1Mental Health ×1
HQs:Netherlands×1
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDuckDuckGoose builds deepfake and synthetic-identity detection technology that flags manipulated selfies, fabricated documents, liveness spoofs, and voice clones within KYC, identity verification, insurance claims, and border control workflows.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintech
Thymia builds AI models that assess mental health conditions by combining voice, video, and behavioral data for a multi-modal evaluation.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFuture of WorkMental HealthSaaS
Co-investors1991 Ventures30X30 Scaleup ProgramAngel Collective Opportunity FundAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.b2ventureBonfire Ventures+31 more
QuantWare designs and manufactures quantum processors (QPUs) for industrial applications.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorsNetherlands, NL
Matt Rijlaarsdam(Co-Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsIn-Q-TelQDNL ParticipationsRotripETF PartnersFORWARD.oneIntel Capital
Connects users of fossil-fuel generators with suppliers of clean mobile energy systems such as batteries and hydrogen generators.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
QuantWare · thequantuminsider.com · Jul 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Graduate Entrepreneur invest at?
- Graduate Entrepreneur invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Graduate Entrepreneur focus on?
- Graduate Entrepreneur focuses on Crypto & Web3, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Graduate Entrepreneur located?
- Graduate Entrepreneur is headquartered in Rotterdam, NL.
- Who does Graduate Entrepreneur co-invest with?
- Graduate Entrepreneur most often shares deals with Bonfire Ventures, Brighteye Ventures, Compound, among 40 tracked co-investors.
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