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Friso Kolkman

Former Investor at Peak

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Writes $250K – $4M checks · typically $1M

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About

Friso Kolkman is a co-founder at Practical North who builds and implements AI systems for enterprise operations. His background includes venture capital experience at Peak Capital and previous roles co-founding AI companies and leading product development. He works with organizations across strategy identification, planning, system development, and operational adoption of AI workflows.

Experience

  1. Practical NorthCo-Foundercurrent2026 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  2. AI HeroesCo-Founder & Product Owner, AI Heroes and Callbase2023 — 2026Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  3. ve2.venturesInvestment Manager (Interim)2023Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  4. PeakInvestor, Peak Capital2021 — 2023Amsterdam Area
  5. AI HeroesCo-Founder, AI Heroes2020 — 2021
  6. EVBoxSales Enablement Specialist2020 — 2021Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  7. EVBoxCustomer Support Representative2019 — 2020Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  8. EVBoxFinance assistant2018 — 2019The Randstad, Netherlands

Skills & more

Artificial Intelligence (AI)2Venture Capital2Product Development1

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Who is Friso Kolkman?
Friso Kolkman is a co-founder at Practical North who builds and implements AI systems for enterprise operations. His background includes venture capital experience at Peak Capital and previous roles co-founding AI companies and leading product development. He works with organizations across strategy identification, planning, system development, and operational adoption of AI workflows.
What check size does Friso Kolkman write?
Friso Kolkman typically writes checks of $250K – $4M.
Where did Friso Kolkman go to school?
Friso Kolkman studied at University of Amsterdam (Master's degree, Entrepreneurship (joint degree)); Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) (Bachelor, Bedrijfskunde); Singapore Management University.

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