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Nick Gosen

Investor

Principal at KOMPAS VC

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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

About

Nick Gosen is a Principal at KOMPAS VC's Amsterdam office, focusing on deeptech across both hardware and software. His current interests include cybersecurity, AI and ML, new materials, and energy, and he concentrates on the Nordics, UK, and Benelux regions. He holds an MSc in Business Administration, a BSc in International Business Administration, and a BSc in Architecture, Urban Planning, and Construction Engineering.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechEnergyNew Materials

Experience

  1. KOMPAS VCPrincipalcurrent2026 — present
  2. KOMPAS VCSenior Associate2025Netherlands
  3. KOMPAS VCAssociate2022 — 2025Netherlands
  4. Cottonwood Technology FundInvestment Analyst2021 — 2022Enschede, Nederland
  5. Iron LegionCo-Founder2015 — 2018

Education

  1. University of TwenteMSc. Business Administration, Finance2020 — 2021
  2. University of South AustraliaExchange semester IBA2019 — 2020
  3. University of TwenteBachelor of Science, International Business Administration2017 — 2020
  4. Eindhoven University of TechnologyBachelor of Science, Architecture and Construction engineering2012 — 2017

Skills & more

Eikon
  • Professional FOREX Trading Masterclass — Institute of Trading and Portfolio Management
  • Professional Options Trading Masterclass — Institute of Trading and Portfolio Management
  • Professional Trading Masterclass — Institute of Trading and Portfolio Management

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Same school

Also attended University of Twente23

Alain le LouxGENERAL PARTNER at Cottonwood Technology FundDaan BoekhoudtInvestment Analyst at Cottonwood Technology FundRichard PietersExecutive & Growth Leader at Joyance PartnersWouter JonkCo-Founder & Partner at SET VenturesJanne JuholaPartner, Innovestor Venture Capital at Innovestor VenturesSheji HoInvestor at FEBE Ventures

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Also attended University of South Australia17

Karthik ChakkarapaniInvestor at Foundation CapitalRodolfo CondessaInvestment Partner at Armilar Venture PartnersStephanie MorrisPrincipal at ArtesianJames ChanCFO at Bow CapitalJenna DohertyAdministrative Assistant at Comcast VenturesCallan SchebellaProduct at Tidal Ventures

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Also attended Eindhoven University of Technology29

Sanne van ErpInvestment manager at NoaberRené SavelsbergCo-Founder & Partner at SET VenturesAik DeveneijnsAdvisor at Curiosity VCPaul VernooijInvestment Manager at BOMHubert DeitmersManaging Partner at Endeit CapitalJan-Niek de GrootPartner and Fund Manager at VOC Capital Partners B.V.

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Shared employers

Also worked at KOMPAS VC6

Anil HansjeeGeneral Partner at Fabric VenturesSebastian PeckPartner at KOMPAS VCTalia RafaeliPartner at KOMPAS VCAndreas Winter-ExtraPartner at KOMPAS VCSummit RosenbergSenior Associate at KOMPAS VCIlena MecePrincipal at KOMPAS VC

Also worked at Cottonwood Technology Fund12

Alain le LouxGENERAL PARTNER at Cottonwood Technology FundDaan BoekhoudtInvestment Analyst at Cottonwood Technology FundDave BlivinMANAGING PARTNER at Cottonwood Technology FundIris WiggersFINANCE at Cottonwood Technology FundPatrick ClaessenPartner at Cottonwood Technology FundSabine BijkerCorporate & Investor Relations at Cottonwood Technology Fund

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Colleagues at KOMPAS VC

Andreas Strasser
Partner at KOMPAS VC
Andreas Winter-Extra
Partner at KOMPAS VC
Hayley Smith
Chief of Staff at KOMPAS VC
Ilena Mece
Principal at KOMPAS VC
Jack Cruise
Analyst at KOMPAS VC
John Miller
Analyst at KOMPAS VC
Marette Vorster
Executive Assistant at KOMPAS VC
Martin Pors Jepsen
Head of Strategic Value at KOMPAS VC

Network1

Andreas Strasser
Partner at KOMPAS VC

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