Where does Kees Koolen work?

Kees Koolen is Angel at Koolen and Partners.

What check size does Kees Koolen write?

Kees Koolen typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Kees Koolen go to school?

Kees Koolen studied at University of Twente (Quit just before graduating. Couldn't find the time to write my final thesis to obtain my master., Technical MBA); Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering).

Kees Koolen

Investor

Angel at Koolen and Partners

Netherlands

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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140 people in our graph share verified history with Kees — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Alain le LouxunlockedKees: together at University of Twente (1989–1992)

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Kees: together at University of Twente

About

Kees Koolen is founder, chairman, and CEO of Koolen Industries, an investment firm focused on clean energy generation, storage, and delivery through a portfolio of companies including battery manufacturers, solar projects, electric vehicle sharing, and energy software platforms. He previously served as CEO of Booking.com from 2008 to 2011 and as COO from 2001 to 2008, during which the company became the world's leading online hotel and accommodation reservation platform. Koolen was also Director of Uber International from 2012 to 2017, supporting the company's international expansion and scaling, and is a founding partner of EQT Ventures.

Experience

Koolen IndustriesFounder, chairman & CEOcurrent2019 — presentHengelo, Provincie Overijssel, Nederland
The Green BoxFoundercurrent2019 — presentHengelo, Overijssel, Netherlands
HotmartBoard Membercurrent2014 — present
EQT VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2015 — present
Super B Lithium Power B.V.Chairman & CEO2019
Lithium WerksChairman Of The Board2018 — 2019Enschede, Provincie Overijssel, Nederland
GetYourGuideBoard Member2014 — 2018Zürich Area, Switzerland
Uber TechnologiesAdvisor2012 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
Booking.comChairman2011 — 2014Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Booking.comCEO2008 — 2011
Booking.comCOO2001 — 2008
Rentalcars.comDirector2010 — 2014
Agoda.comDirector2007 — 2014
Better.beCOO & Co Founder1999 — 2001
Balance & Result organisatie adviseursPartner1995 — 1998
Adviesbureau LencoFounder / owner1988 — 1995

Skills & more

Leadership12Management99Hotels72Online Travel62Conversion Optimization71Yield Management27Affiliate Marketing99E-commerce99Revenue Analysis33PPC32SEM58E-business29

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Web AnalyticsEntrepreneurshipAccount ManagementCustomer AcquisitionBusiness DevelopmentCompetitive AnalysisBusiness TravelDigital StrategyDigital MarketingInternetInternet StrategyHotel Management

Languages Brazilian Portuguese, basics. · English · French, basics. · German

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Partner at Koolen and Partners

Marnix van der Ploeg

Investor at EQT Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kees Koolen?: Kees Koolen is founder, chairman, and CEO of Koolen Industries, an investment firm focused on clean energy generation, storage, and delivery through a portfolio of companies including battery manufacturers, solar projects, electric vehicle sharing, and energy software platforms. He previously served as CEO of Booking.com from 2008 to 2011 and as COO from 2001 to 2008, during which the company became the world's leading online hotel and accommodation reservation platform. Koolen was also Director of Uber International from 2012 to 2017, supporting the company's international expansion and scaling, and is a founding partner of EQT Ventures.
Where does Kees Koolen work?: Kees Koolen is Angel at Koolen and Partners.
What check size does Kees Koolen write?: Kees Koolen typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Kees Koolen go to school?: Kees Koolen studied at University of Twente (Quit just before graduating. Couldn't find the time to write my final thesis to obtain my master., Technical MBA); Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering).

Same school

Also attended University of Twente53

Alain le LouxGENERAL PARTNER at Cottonwood Technology Fund Daan BoekhoudtInvestment Analyst at Cottonwood Technology Fund Lucas VassaloInvestor at Riverwood Capital Wouter JonkCo-Founder & Partner at SET Ventures Janne JuholaPartner, Innovestor Venture Capital at Innovestor Ventures Sheji HoInvestor at FEBE Ventures

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Also attended Fontys University of Applied Sciences24

Maria von der LieckAssociate at Seed+Speed Johann ReichPartner at Rheingau Founders Robin HendrickxSenior Investment Manager at BOM Jan BoutenPartner at Innova Memphis, Inc.Jan-Niek de GrootPartner and Fund Manager at VOC Capital Partners B.V.Rick BonantsInvestment Manager at Delft Enterprises B.V.

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Shared employers

Also worked at EQT Ventures38

Sofia DolfeInvestor at Index Ventures Tom HodgesPartner & co-Head of Private Equity Strategy at Generation Investment Management Alexander Fred-OjalaInvestor at EQT Ventures Anastasia AltynnikovaInvestor at EQT Ventures Björn StrömInvestor at EQT Ventures Carolina BrochadoInvestor at EQT Ventures

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Also worked at Super B Lithium Power B.V.1

Ambre EpplerFounder at Nowos

Also worked at Uber Technologies552

Bill GurleyGeneral Partner Emeritus at Benchmark Jason CalacanisFounder of LAUNCH; host of This Week in Startups Andrew ChenGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz Garrett CampCo-founder of Uber and StumbleUpon; founder of Expa Raquel UrtasunFounder & CEO of Waabi Gergely NemethSenior Engineering Manager at DoorDash; co-founder of RisingStack

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Also worked at Booking.com28

Avi MeirCo-founder & CEO of Perk Marnix van der PloegInvestor at EQT Ventures Ziggy LiaqatFounder & CEO Lucidity LLC at Juvo Ventures Toni RaurichVenture Partner - Traveltech at Encomenda VC Helen HodgsonInvestor at Transition Remco van ZantenVenture Partner & Co-founder | Strategy & Scale at DFF Ventures

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