Laurens Groenendijk
InvestorFounding Partner at DFF Ventures
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Writes $270K β $3.2M checks
About
Laurens Groenendijk, a serial founder behind Just-Eat Netherlands, Treatwell and Hiber, focuses on B2B marketplaces digitizing timber, metals and healthcare, backing concept-stage founders with a tool-first, trade-now approach.
ContactΒ· published on Laurens's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningFintechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaS
Experience
- DFF Ventures (fka DutchFoundersFund)Founding Partner at DFF (fka DutchFundersFund.com)current2019 β presentAmsterdam en omgeving, Nederland
- Vintage.comInvestor & Boardmembercurrent2017 β presentGreater Leeds Area
- PolarstepsPrivate Investorcurrent2017 β presentAmsterdam
- DiDiPrivate Investorcurrent2017 β presentChina
- Fixico B.V.Investor & Boardmembercurrent2014 β presentAmsterdam
- Blockchain.comPrivate Investorcurrent2017 β presentLuxembourg
- MORIPrivate Investorcurrent2016 β presentLondon, United Kingdom
- AlodokterPrivate Investorcurrent2019 β presentIndonesiΓ«
- Happy Investments BVShareholdercurrent2005 β presentNetherlands
- IndustriousPrivate Investor (exit CBRE)2018 β 2025Greater New York City Area
- VonWoodInvestor (RIP)2021 β 2025Amsterdam
- TradonoPrivate Investor (Exit Vinted)2015 β 2024Copenhagen Area, Denmark
- Medvine LimitedPrivate Investor2018 β 2023Hong Kong
- HiberCo-Founder & MD2015 β 2021Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
- Fleet LogisticsInvestor (EXIT: EXPD NASDAQ)2015 β 2020San Francisco Bay Area
- ProctorExamInvestor (Exit to management)2018 β 2019Amsterdam
- CROWDY HOUSEInvestor (RIP)2014 β 2019Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
- SyndyInvestor & Boardmember (EXIT IceCat)2013 β 2018Amsterdam
- Zoef.com B.V.Investor (RIP)2012 β 2018Amsterdam
- Miinto GroupInvestor & Boardmember (EXIT Bestseller)2012 β 2016Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
- TED ConferencesJury Member TEDxAmsterdamWomen Start-up Award2016Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
- JetwiseInvestor (RIP)2015 β 2016Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
- The Next WebJury Member Super Launchpad Startups2016Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
- Treatwell.comFounder & CEO (EXIT Recruit Holdings)2012 β 2016The Netherlands
- HungrInvestor (RIP)2015 β 2016Berlin Area, Germany
- MinicabsterInvestor (RIP)2012 β 2016London
- RapidApeInvestor (EXIT Pro Sieben)2014 β 2015Berlin Area, Germany
- JUST EATShareholder2009 β 2014Belgium
- JUST EATMember GMT Just-Eat Group2009 β 2012London, United Kingdom
- JUST EATFounder & Managing Director (EXIT IPO)2007 β 2012
- micatucaCo-founder (Exit)2012Utrecht Area, Netherlands
- Biteguide GmbHFounder & Shareholder2005 β 2007Kleeve, Germany
- Uitgeverij HapGidsFounder2000 β 2007
- BiteGuide Ltd.Founder & Shareholder2003 β 2006London, United Kingdom
Skills & more
E-commerce77Partnerships12Online Advertising42Entrepreneurship81New Business Development11Marketing Strategy13Online Marketing21Sales17Start-ups28Business Strategy8B2B3Marketing14
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Marketing CommunicationsSEMAdvertisingAffiliate MarketingSocial Media MarketingDigital MarketingSocial MediaBusiness DevelopmentManagementLeadershipBusiness-to-Business (B2B)From Laurens's professional profile.
Colleagues at DFF Ventures
Arnoud Aalbersberg
Investor at Dutch Founders Fund
Bas Beerens
Venture Partner & Co-founder | Branding at DFF Ventures
Bas Rieter
Investor at DFF Ventures
Federico Maroli
Investor at DFF Ventures
Hidde Hoogcarspel
Founding Partner at DFF Ventures
Joana Reis Pereira
Investor at DFF Ventures
Joost van Rheenen
Investor Relations at DFF Ventures
Llew Claasen
Managing Partner at Newtown Partners
Network2
Investors connected to Laurens in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Laurens Groenendijk?
- Laurens Groenendijk, a serial founder behind Just-Eat Netherlands, Treatwell and Hiber, focuses on B2B marketplaces digitizing timber, metals and healthcare, backing concept-stage founders with a tool-first, trade-now approach.
- Where does Laurens Groenendijk work?
- Laurens Groenendijk is Founding Partner at DFF Ventures.
- What does Laurens Groenendijk invest in?
- Laurens Groenendijk invests in AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, SaaS.
- What check size does Laurens Groenendijk write?
- Laurens Groenendijk typically writes checks of $270K β $3.2M.
- Where did Laurens Groenendijk go to school?
- Laurens Groenendijk studied at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht) (Yes, Commercial Economics).
Founder mafias
Blockchain mafia11
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Nicolas HourcardCorporate StrategyFounded QuestDB +1Tancrede CollardCryptocurrency TraderFounded QuestDB +1Vlad IlyushchenkoExchange Infrastructure DeveloperFounded QuestDB +1Monica Desai WeissOperations & StrategyFounded Manifest OSAmadeo PellicceSenior Product ManagerFounded OpenIntPhilip LondonLead UX DeveloperFounded OpenInt
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DFF Ventures mafia6
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Remco van ZantenVenture Partner & Co-founder | Strategy & ScaleFounded Zalando +1Bas BeerensVenture Partner & Co-founder | BrandingFounded WeTransferMaarten EngelenVenture Partner | Product & TechFounded HiberSjoerd NikkelenVenture Partner | RecommerceFounded MophonesArnoud AalbersbergInvestorFounded CarePlus
Just Eat mafia6
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht) mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Alodokter mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht)12
Marc WesselinkVenture Partner at Contrarian VenturesPatrick KerssemakersFounding Partner at DFF VenturesJob van SchelvenPartner at PureTerra VenturesJacco RolvinkCo-Head of Origination at Colesco Capital CollectiveJonΔ VaituleviΔiΕ«tΔGeneral Partner at FirstpickFemke SmeetsManaging Director of Emerging Markets at Cross-Border Impact Ventures
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