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Guus Frericks

Investor

Managing Partner at DeepTechXL

Eindhoven, Netherlands

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

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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

Skills & more

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

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Investments

Investor

Delft CircuitsinPhocalKeironSandGrain

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Guus Frericks?
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.
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.
What companies has Guus Frericks invested in?
Investments tracked here include Delft Circuits, inPhocal, Keiron, SandGrain.
Where did Guus Frericks go to school?
Guus Frericks studied at Radboud University (Masters, Business Administration).

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