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Guus Frericks

Investor

Managing Partner at DeepTechXL

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Writes $108K – $2.2M checks · typically $1.1M

About

Guus Frericks is a serial ecosystem builder and fund manager who architects Eindhoven’s deep‑tech infrastructure and orchestrates coalitions of corporates, pension funds, regional agencies and family offices for national projects.

Invests in

CybersecurityDeep TechEnergyHardwareHealthtechSemiconductors

Experience

  1. DeepTechXLFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2022 — presentEindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
  2. HighTechXLFounder and CEO2016 — 2022Brabantine City Row
  3. Startupbootcamp HighTechXLCo-founder and Managing Director2011 — 2016Brabantine City Row
  4. Birch Caring Ventures BVFounder & CEO2010 — 2012
  5. Moversa GmbHPresident & CEO2007 — 2010
  6. NXP SemiconductorsVice President & General Manager2006 — 2007
  7. NXP SemiconductorsVice President & General Manager2005 — 2006
  8. NXP SemiconductorsSenior Director & General Manager BCT STB2003 — 2005
  9. NXP SemiconductorsMarketing Director Broadband System Solutions2002 — 2003
  10. Royal Philips ElectronicsInternational Marketing Manager Mobile Communication2000 — 2002
  11. Royal Philips ElectronicsManufacting Management & Industrial Engineering1996 — 2000

Education

  1. Radboud UniversityMasters, Business Administration1990 — 1996

Skills & more

Virtual Teams10Marketing Management45Portfolio Management12Semiconductors37Strategy78Team Leadership9Venture Capital32Start-ups99Program Management19Strategic Partnerships10Management26Product Management14
+12 moreChange ManagementEntrepreneurshipPrivate EquityInternational BusinessInternational SalesMarketingBusiness StrategyLeadershipMergersMobile ApplicationsStart-upManagement Consulting

From Guus's professional profile.

Colleagues at DeepTechXL

Bart Lugard
Investor at DeepTechXL
Hessel Mittelmeijer
Investor at DeepTechXL
Joel George
Analyst at DeepTechXL
Joos Kat
Analyst at DeepTechXL
Lin Zhu
Analyst at DeepTechXL
Matthieu Mutz
Technology Officer at DeepTechXL
Ronald Maurer
Partner at DeepTechXL
Ronald Meersschaert
Managing Partner at DeepTechXL

Network3

Alain le Loux
GENERAL PARTNER at Cottonwood Technology Fund
Bart Lugard
Investor at DeepTechXL
Teska van Vuren
Managing Partner at DeepTechXL

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

Frequently asked questions

Where does Guus Frericks work?
Guus Frericks is Managing Partner at DeepTechXL.
What does Guus Frericks invest in?
Guus Frericks invests in Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Healthtech, Semiconductors.
What check size does Guus Frericks write?
Guus Frericks typically writes checks of $108K – $2.2M.

Same school

Also attended Radboud University26

Jefte DrijversInvestor at Third Rock VenturesErik MeijerVenture Scout at Storm VenturesAnnelies van Veldhuizen-BaanBestuurslid at NoaberMartijn van BerkumEntrepreneur in Residence at PeakJeroen ArtsPartner at SpeedinvestOisin TeevanContent Lead at Founders Factory

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Shared employers

Also worked at HighTechXL19

Jurgen van EckSenior Investment Manager at BOMTim HeijwegenVenture Partner at FORWARD.oneYvonne BoestenInvestor at DeepTechXLToam JaberInvestor at DeepTechXLHessel MittelmeijerInvestor at DeepTechXLStephane MutzInvestor at DeepTechXL

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Also worked at NXP Semiconductors20

Francesca TangPartnership Manager at Orbit StartupsDhwani VyasInvestor at Sand Hill AngelsWolfram DrescherVenture Partner at Target PartnersElaine CoughlanManaging Partner at Atlantic Bridge VenturesJan-Niek de GrootPartner and Fund Manager at VOC Capital Partners B.V.Nard SinteniePartner and Co-Founder at Innovation Industries

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