What sectors does Koolen and Partners focus on?

Koolen and Partners focuses on Digital Health, E-commerce, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces.

Where is Koolen and Partners located?

Koolen and Partners is headquartered in Sao Paulo, BR.

Koolen and Partners

Venture capital

Sao Paulo · 3 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Koolen and Partners is an investment firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with ties to the Netherlands. Its portfolio includes Brazilian internet and technology companies spanning digital product distribution, motorcycle courier logistics, men's grooming e-commerce, online art sales, and healthcare appointment booking.

Invests inDigital Health E-commerce Logistics & Supply Chain Marketplaces Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo, BR

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Team · 3 people

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Marnix van der Ploeg· Co-Founder / Partner· Netherlandsin

Marnix van der Ploeg joined Booking.com in 2001 as the company's first controller and remained a key member of its finance team until 2014. During that period he focused on building out the overall finance function, managing global financial operations such as invoicing, payment and controlling systems, and supporting Booking.com's international expansion. He is now part of Koolen & Partners, a venture capital firm focused on Brazilian internet startups, alongside Kees Koolen and other executives from Booking.com and Buscapé.

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Guga Stocco· Partner· Sao Paulo, Brazilin 𝕏

Guga Stocco is a Brazilian entrepreneur and board member at TOTVS with over 20 years of experience in technology and innovation. He co-founded Te Respondo (sold to Yahoo in 2005), Banco Original (the world's first digital bank), and Domo Invest, which backed three unicorn startups including Loggi, Hotmart, and Gympass. His career includes executive roles at Microsoft, where he contributed to MSN and Bing development, and positions at Verisign, Buscapé, and multiple corporate boards including Vinci Partners.

Kees Koolen· Angel· Netherlandsin 𝕏

Kees Koolen is founder, chairman, and CEO of Koolen Industries, an investment firm focused on clean energy generation, storage, and delivery through a portfolio of companies including battery manufacturers, solar projects, electric vehicle sharing, and energy software platforms. He previously served as CEO of Booking.com from 2008 to 2011 and as COO from 2001 to 2008, during which the company became the world's leading online hotel and accommodation reservation platform. Koolen was also Director of Uber International from 2012 to 2017, supporting the company's international expansion and scaling, and is a founding partner of EQT Ventures.

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What sectors does Koolen and Partners focus on?: Koolen and Partners focuses on Digital Health, E-commerce, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces.
Where is Koolen and Partners located?: Koolen and Partners is headquartered in Sao Paulo, BR.

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