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Dave Dirks

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General Partner at Shaping Impact Group

Netherlands

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About

Dave Dirks is a General Partner at Shaping Impact Group, where he supports early-stage impact ventures through the firm's fund, SI3, which backs founders applying technology and AI to societal challenges in Western Europe. He has more than 25 years of experience in M&A, venture capital, and entrepreneurship, and has invested in over 30 companies across enterprise software, e-commerce, marketplaces, and fintech. His current focus includes ventures addressing digital inclusion, labor market participation, and community resilience.

Experience

  1. Shaping Impact GroupGeneral Partnercurrent2025 — presentRotterdam
  2. FroggyTalkNon Executive Directorcurrent2025 — presentThe Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
  3. PlinkrNon Executive Directorcurrent2025 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  4. Smart SymbolsNon Executive Directorcurrent2025 — presentGhent Metropolitan Area
  5. We Are GroupNon Executive Directorcurrent2026 — presentCoventry, England, United Kingdom
  6. Welcome appNon Executive Directorcurrent2025 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  7. NetiniumNon Executive Directorcurrent2026 — presentNetherlands
  8. EykInvestorcurrent2023 — presentRotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Nederland
  9. ChurnedInvestorcurrent2022 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  10. OtriumInvestorcurrent2016 — present
  11. KeadynPartnercurrent2016 — presentAmsterdam Area, Netherlands
  12. Velar CapitalCo-foundercurrent2019 — present
  13. BlockpartyPartnercurrent2017 — presentAmsterdam en omgeving, Nederland
  14. Various CompaniesAngel and VC Investmentscurrent2012 — present
  15. Hardt HyperloopMember Of The Supervisory Boardcurrent2018 — presentDelft Area, Netherlands
  16. Bernardus.Co-Foundercurrent2021 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  17. EVO Venture PartnersCo-Foundercurrent2015 — presentAmsterdam Area, Netherlands
  18. Goldfish GlobalCo-Founder2021 — 2025Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  19. Steelman: from start to exit.Co-Founder & Partner2018 — 2021Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
  20. Angel Academy EUCo-Founder2016 — 2020Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Skills & more

Microsoft Office4Microsoft ExcelNegotiation6Management7Strategy4Leadership5Portfolio Management3ConsultancyCorporate Law50Corporate Governance16Joint Ventures18Mergers10
+12 morePrivate EquityDue DiligenceContract NegotiationLitigationVenture CapitalRestructuringContract ManagementE-commerceMergers & AcquisitionsFinanceBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurship

Languages English · French · German

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Colleagues at Shaping Impact Group

Alexa Bagamian
Associate at Tech Wildcatters
Ali Dreidi
Principal at Shaping Impact Group
Baukje Stam
Impact Advisor at Shaping Impact Group
Caroline Cornil
Brand & Communication Designer at Shaping Impact Group
David Mwasha
Analyst at Shaping Impact Group
Evangelia Tzika
Investment Associate at Modi Ventures
Eyal Bino
Partner and Co-Founder at ICONYC labs
Gunther Volkaert
Finance & Administration Manager at Shaping Impact Group

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dave Dirks?
Dave Dirks is a General Partner at Shaping Impact Group, where he supports early-stage impact ventures through the firm's fund, SI3, which backs founders applying technology and AI to societal challenges in Western Europe. He has more than 25 years of experience in M&A, venture capital, and entrepreneurship, and has invested in over 30 companies across enterprise software, e-commerce, marketplaces, and fintech. His current focus includes ventures addressing digital inclusion, labor market participation, and community resilience.
Where does Dave Dirks work?
Dave Dirks is General Partner at Shaping Impact Group.
Where did Dave Dirks go to school?
Dave Dirks studied at Radboud University (mr., Dutch law, European Law and International Law); Grotius Academy for Post Doctoral Studies (Cum Laude, Corporate Law).

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