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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.
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Team · 4 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 6 of 6 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×4Energy ×3IoT ×2SaaS ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Cleantech ×1Cybersecurity ×1
HQs:Netherlands×5
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12022 · 12 dated
A fraud detection platform focused on preventing synthetic identity fraud during onboarding processes for financial institutions.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintech
Hexwise builds a Digital Twin solution to optimize the performance of air-cooled heat exchangers in industrial plants.
Deep TechEnergySaaS
Niels Bergsma(Founder)in
Co-investorsGF BRYCK VenturesRockstartOost NL
Kaminari Medical develops intravascular imaging technology for cardiovascular interventions, using photoacoustic and optical innovations.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesRotterdam, NL
Prof. Dr. Gijs van Soest(Inventor)Prof. Dr. Ton van der Steen(Inventor)Verya Daeichin(CTO/Inventor)in
Co-investorsNLC
Next Ocean provides a DNV-validated system that scans the sea surface to predict incoming waves and the resulting vessel or floating-platform motions minutes in advance, reducing wave- and motion-related risks for offshore operations.
Deep TechEnergyIoT
Co-investorsArches CapitalGolden Egg Check Capital B.V
QuantWare designs and manufactures quantum processors (QPUs) for industrial applications.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorsNetherlands, NL
Matt Rijlaarsdam(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsFORWARD.oneIn-Q-TelQDNL ParticipationsRotripETF PartnersIntel Capital
Skoon operates a distributed energy platform that orchestrates flexibility from batteries, EVs, and other distributed assets to relieve grid congestion, reduce renewable curtailment, and shorten grid connection wait times.
CleantechEnergyIoTSaaSNetherlands, NL
Co-investorsBlue Bear Capital Partners
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesQuantware · quantware.com · Jun 17, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Graduate Entrepreneur made?
- Graduate Entrepreneur has 6 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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 Blue Bear Capital Partners, FORWARD.one, In-Q-Tel, among 5 tracked co-investors.
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