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Ian Freelance

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Senior Investment Manager, Europe at SABIC Ventures

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About

Senior Investment Manager with over 30 years in life science, material science and technology companies and 12 years in venture capital, previously at DSM Venturing and Qbic Venture Partners. He holds a chemistry degree from the University of Sheffield.

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Experience

  1. Brightlands Chemelot CampusSenior Business Developercurrent2026 — presentGeleen, Limburg, Netherlands
  2. SABICDirector Investments2020 — 2026Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands
  3. RefinitiMember Board of Directors2023 — 2025Oxford, England, United Kingdom
  4. FinbootMember Board of Directors2023 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
  5. SYNOVAMember of The Supervisory Board2022 — 2025Maassluis, South Holland, Netherlands
  6. QpinchMember of The Supervisory Board2021 — 2025Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium
  7. Corporate Venturing NetworkMember of The Supervisory Board2021 — 2025Eindhoven Area
  8. QbicInvestment Partner2019 — 2020Ghent Metropolitan Area
  9. DSM Venturing BVSenior Investment Manager2008 — 2019Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands
  10. ATRO Medical BVBoard Member2017 — 2019Netherlands
  11. Arecor LimitedBoard Member2016 — 2019Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
  12. Corporate Venturing NetworkChair Of The Board Of Directors2015 — 2019Netherlands
  13. IsobionicsChair Of The Board Of Directors2014 — 2019The Netherlands
  14. Regentis Biomaterials Ltd.Board Member2011 — 2019Israel
  15. Essential Medical, Inc - Acquied by TeleflexBoard Member2013 — 2019USA
  16. NutriLeadsBoard Member2015 — 2017Wageningen, The Netherlands
  17. DSM ResComBusiness Manager2005 — 2008

Skills & more

MarketingTeam ManagementVenture Capital18Open Innovation9Investments3Business Strategy8New Business Development6Strategy7Start-ups4Commercialization4Technology Transfer3Mergers & Acquisitions2
+12 moreDue DiligenceBusiness DevelopmentstrategybusinessStrategic BusinessProject ManagementProject PlanningInnovation ManagementEnglishBusiness InnovationStakeholder ManagementSenior Stakeholder Management

Languages Dutch · English

  • Advanced Valuation — Amsterdam Institute of Finance
  • Finance for M&A's — Amsterdam Institute of Finance
  • Excel Fundamentals – Formulas for Finance — Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
  • Reading Financial Statements — Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
  • Excel Fundamentals - Quick Start Guide — Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
  • Accounting Fundamentals — Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ian Freelance?
Senior Investment Manager with over 30 years in life science, material science and technology companies and 12 years in venture capital, previously at DSM Venturing and Qbic Venture Partners. He holds a chemistry degree from the University of Sheffield.
Where does Ian Freelance work?
Ian Freelance is Senior Investment Manager, Europe at SABIC Ventures.
Where did Ian Freelance go to school?
Ian Freelance studied at The University of Sheffield (Special Honours Chemistry - Bachelor, Chemistry).

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