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Marnix Groet

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Managing Director at Creative Thinking Ventures

Milan, Italy

Writes $10K – $100K checks · typically $50K

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About

Marnix Groet is founder and chief investment officer at Creative Thinking Ventures, a micro-venture capital firm focused on pre-seed investing, and founder of allpolyglot.org. He holds degrees from Bocconi University and Warwick Business School, and brings experience from roles at PPG Industries, Sherwin-Williams, Leroy-Merlin, and his own consulting practice. Groet advises startups and SMEs on growth strategy, investor readiness, funding rounds, and operational pivots, with particular focus on retail, e-commerce services, and marketplace businesses.

Experience

  1. Creative Thinking VenturesFounder & Chief Investment Officer Pre-Seed Investing and Micro Venture Capitalcurrent2009 — presentFrance
  2. LAB Creative ThinkingManager Pre-Seed Accelerator, Startup Mentor, Fundraiser & Rainmaker, Growth Hackercurrent2016 — presentMilan Area, Italy
  3. GardenStuffAdvisor & IRO Investor Relations Officercurrent2016 — presentLegnano
  4. GroetConsultingFounder - New Business Development, Advisory SME's, Training in Sales & Managementcurrent2004 — presentMilan Area, Italy
  5. Allpolyglot.orgBusiness English Teachercurrent2014 — presentMilan Area, Italy
  6. WorldzBoard Member2015 — 2022Milan Area, Italy
  7. SharewoodBoard Member2015 — 2021Milan Area, Italy
  8. The Social LenderIRO Investor Relations Officer2017 — 2020Milan Area, Italy
  9. ToctocboxBoard Member2015 — 2020Milan Area, Italy
  10. Team2Grow S.r.l.Co-Founder & Operating Manager for SME's / Startups - Work 4 Equity2016 — 2018Copernico, Milan
  11. Sherwin Williams - Diversified Brands EuropeManager, International Business Unit2007 — 2014Sheffield, United Kingdom
  12. Grow your PeopleBoard Member2012 — 2013Albertville
  13. Sherwin-Williams ItalySouthern European Business Development Manager2004 — 2007Milan Area, Italy
  14. ACEM, SrlBusiness Development Manager2005 — 2006Castel Maggiore (BO)
  15. MG Service srlGlobal Sourcing Manager2004 — 2005Bologna Area, Italy
  16. INDA Bathroom Furniture, Showers & AccessoriesSales & Marketing Director2000 — 2004Milan Area, Italy
  17. GROUPE ADEO - Leroy-Merlin ItaliaMarket Manager, Gardening Italy1996 — 1999Milan Area, Italy
  18. Leroy MerlinCategory Manager, Garden Furnishing1995 — 1996Lille Area, France
  19. Leroy Merlin - Centrale d'AchatsEuropean Buyer, Gardening1993 — 1994Lille Area, France
  20. PPG Industries - Automotive Refinish EuropeJunior Sales Manager Benelux1992 — 1993Brussels Area, Belgium
  21. PPG Industries - Automotive Refinish EuropeAssistant Operations Manager1989 — 1992France
  22. Tartan s.r.l Fashion for ChildrenFinancial Analyst (self employed)1987 — 1989Novara Area, Italy
  23. La Caixa / Caixa de BarcelonaAssistant Branch Manager1986Barcelona Area, Spain
  24. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGAssistant Accountant (placement)1984Milan Area, Italy

Skills & more

Portfolio Management1Strategic Partnerships1Venture CapitalStart-ups55Change Management18Entrepreneurship26Intrapreneurship9Business Development50Business Strategy38Sales Management26Product Development17New Business Development15
+12 moreMarketing ManagementMarketingP&L ManagementProject ManagementMarketing StrategySalesB2BBudgetsEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)Analytical SkillsDriving ResultsManagement

Languages Dutch · English · French · German · Italian · Spanish

  • CELTA — Cambridge English

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Investments

Led

GardenstuffSharewood

Investor

AllpolyglotThe Social LenderToctocboxWorldzWorldz

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Marnix Groet?
Marnix Groet is founder and chief investment officer at Creative Thinking Ventures, a micro-venture capital firm focused on pre-seed investing, and founder of allpolyglot.org. He holds degrees from Bocconi University and Warwick Business School, and brings experience from roles at PPG Industries, Sherwin-Williams, Leroy-Merlin, and his own consulting practice. Groet advises startups and SMEs on growth strategy, investor readiness, funding rounds, and operational pivots, with particular focus on retail, e-commerce services, and marketplace businesses.
Where does Marnix Groet work?
Marnix Groet is Managing Director at Creative Thinking Ventures.
What check size does Marnix Groet write?
Marnix Groet typically writes checks of $10K – $100K.
What companies has Marnix Groet invested in?
Investments tracked here include Gardenstuff, Sharewood, Allpolyglot, The Social Lender, Toctocbox, Worldz, Worldz.
Where did Marnix Groet go to school?
Marnix Groet studied at University of Warwick - Warwick Business School (MBA, Distance Learning Master in Business Administration); Università Bocconi (CLEA, Business Economics with majors in Finance and Strategy); University of Cambridge (Celta, Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Does Marnix Groet lead rounds?
Yes — Marnix Groet has led 2 tracked investments.

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