Rotterdam · Pre-Seed–Growth · 4 people tracked
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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 · 4 people
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What they invest in
from 3 of 3 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Cleantech ×1Cybersecurity ×1Deep Tech ×1Energy ×1Fintech ×1Hardware ×1IoT ×1
HQs:Netherlands×2
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
A fraud detection platform focused on preventing synthetic identity fraud during onboarding processes for financial institutions.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintech
QuantWare designs and manufactures quantum processors (QPUs) for industrial applications.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorsNetherlands, NL
Matt Rijlaarsdam(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsIn-Q-TelQDNL ParticipationsRotripETF PartnersFORWARD.oneIntel 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
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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 Blue Bear Capital Partners, In-Q-Tel, QDNL Participations, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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