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Chris van der Kuyl

Investor

Principal, Chroma Ventures at Chroma Ventures

Dundee

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $500K

About

Chris van der Kuyl CBE is a Dundee-based entrepreneur working across the technology, media, gaming and entertainment sectors, and a principal at Chroma Ventures. He has taken on a role as charity ambassador for the Hillcrest Foundation.

Invests in

GamingMedia & Entertainment

Experience

  1. 4J Studios LtdChairmancurrent2005 — presentDundee City, Scotland, United Kingdom
  2. Ace AquatecChairmancurrent2023 — presentDundee City, Scotland, United Kingdom
  3. Ace AquatecDirector2020 — 2023Dundee City, Scotland, United Kingdom
  4. Chroma VenturesPrincipalcurrent2021 — presentDundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
  5. Parsley BoxChairmancurrent2020 — presentEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  6. Parsley BoxDirector2019 — 2020Edinburgh City, Scotland, United Kingdom
  7. Broker InsightsChairmancurrent2017 — presentDundee, United Kingdom
  8. TVSquaredChairmancurrent2016 — presentEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  9. Stormcloud GamesChairmancurrent2021 — presentDundee
  10. Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust PLCDirectorcurrent2021 — present
  11. BlipparDirectorcurrent2021 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
  12. Chroma DevelopmentsDirectorcurrent2021 — presentDundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
  13. Tayforth Consulting Ltd.Chairmancurrent2005 — present
  14. University of Abertay DundeeVisiting Professor of Digital Entertainmentcurrent2005 — present
  15. Puny AstronautChairman2018 — 2024Dundee, United Kingdom
  16. Entrepreneurial ScotlandChairman2014 — 2018Glasgow, United Kingdom
  17. Team17 Digital LtdChairman2016 — 2018Wakefield, United Kingdom
  18. DC ThomsonStrategic Adviser to the Board2013 — 2017Dundee
  19. The Entrepreneurial ExchangeChairman2012 — 2014Scotland
  20. brightsolidChief Executive Officer2007 — 2013

Education

  1. University of DundeeBSc Hons, Computer Science1989 — 1991
  2. The University of EdinburghBSc Hons, Computer Science1987 — 1989
  3. St Saviours1981 — 1987
  4. Edinburgh Napier UniversityHonorary Doctorate BA, Business Administration and Management2003
  5. University of DundeeHonorary Doctorate LLD, Law2014
  6. University of StrathclydeHonorary Doctorate, Business Administration and Management2016
  7. The University of EdinburghDoctor Honoris Causa2016
  8. Abertay UniversityHonorary Doctorate, Business Administration and Management2017

Skills & more

Video Games99Entrepreneurship99Start-ups99Game Development71Game Design19Business Strategy99Mobile Games70SEO11Social Media21Social Games36Project Management20Mobile Devices59
+12 moreDigital MarketingBusiness DevelopmentSocial Media MarketingComputer GamesMarketing StrategyDigital MediaDigital StrategyCasual GamesStrategic PlanningiPhoneStrategyManagement

From Chris's professional profile.

Colleagues at Chroma Ventures

Daniel Jassy
General Partner at Chroma Ventures
Paddy Burns
Principal at Chroma Ventures

Network4

Amy Novogratz
Managing Partner at Aqua Spark
Daniel Jassy
General Partner at Chroma Ventures
Mike Velings
Co-Founder and CEO at Aqua Spark
Paddy Burns
Principal at Chroma Ventures

Investors connected to Chris in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Chris van der Kuyl work?
Chris van der Kuyl is Principal, Chroma Ventures at Chroma Ventures.
What does Chris van der Kuyl invest in?
Chris van der Kuyl invests in Gaming, Media & Entertainment.
What check size does Chris van der Kuyl write?
Chris van der Kuyl typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Same school

Also attended University of Dundee13

Niall O'DonnellManaging Director at RiverVest Venture PartnersSuleman SakurFinance Manager at STVMaddie AlbonGlobal Marketing Manager at GP BullhoundAndrew DavisonInvestor at Scottish Equity PartnersMatheus BruniManager at Axon Partners GroupSandy McKinnonPartner at Pentech Ventures

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Also attended Edinburgh Napier University13

Lena NedebockInvestment Associate at Burda Principal InvestmentsGreg AllenPartner at ChrysalixAugustine Groebacher ChenFinance Manager at SpeedinvestMelanie HiggsCFO & Operating Partner at AuxxoFelix BatschingCEO at W&W brandpool GmbHGraham BellHead of Corporate Services at Oakglen

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Also attended University of Strathclyde48

ThomasGeneral Partner at Acadian Ventures Management, LlcRob DesboroughGeneral Partner and Chair of Seraphim Space Accelerator at Seraphim SpaceRupert LyleInvestment Director at Future Planet CapitalRoss StrachanInvestor at Adara VenturesYoussef HounatAdvisor at Curiosity VCAngus ConroyInvestor at Scottish Equity Partners

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Also attended Abertay University4

Regula ScheggFounding Partner, CFO & CCO at Circulate CapitalLuis TreviñoAssociate at Draper B1Helena RibbeforsGeneral Counsel at Chalmers Ventures ABThomasPortfolio Acquisitions Manager at Game Seer Venture Partners

Shared employers

Also worked at Blippar2

Justin CookeVenture Partner at NorthzoneTimur MeysterFounder at OutRival, Inc.

Also worked at Puny Astronaut1

Paddy BurnsPrincipal at Chroma Ventures

Also worked at Young Enterprise3

Mark VivianPartner at MovacSteph BensemanPrincipal at Icehouse VenturesMaggie PeacockSenior Marketing Executive at Icehouse Ventures