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Paul Veugen

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Co-founder / Partner at NP-Hard Ventures

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Writes $100K – $500K checks · typically $25K

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About

Paul Veugen is a serial founder who built and sold Usabilla and Human and, as an operator-investor, backs delightful Trojan-horse products that inspire behavior change and champions early marketing.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRobotics

Experience

  1. Desert Ant LabsFounder & CEOcurrent2026 — presentEurope
  2. Detail TechnologiesFounder & CEOcurrent2020 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  3. NP-Hard VenturesInvestorcurrent2021 — presentEurope
  4. ColorProduct & GTM2018 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
  5. MapboxVP of Product Marketing2018San Francisco
  6. MapboxVP of Mobile2016 — 2018San Francisco
  7. Human.co, Inc.Founder & CEO2012 — 2016
  8. RockstartMentor2012 — 2016
  9. UsabillaFounder & CEO2009 — 2012Amsterdam
  10. Flyers Internet CommunicatieCommunications Advisor & UX Designer2000 — 2010

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship62User Experience98Product Management7Product DesignEngineeringProduct DevelopmentStrategy17Product MarketingInteraction Design32Usability32Start-ups27Online Marketing9
+12 moreUser Interface DesignMobile ApplicationsBusiness StrategySocial Media MarketingMarketingAmazon Web Services (AWS)LeadershipManagementCreative DirectionEntrepreneurial SkillsScalabilityPopulation Health

Languages Dutch · English · French · German

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Investments

Investor

AerialButlrClearEnvisionGsmBD.coRiseStarkTella

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Colleagues at NP-Hard Ventures

Anke Huiskes
Managing Partner at NP-Hard Ventures
Micha Hernandez van Leuffen
Partner at NP-Hard Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Veugen?
Paul Veugen is a serial founder who built and sold Usabilla and Human and, as an operator-investor, backs delightful Trojan-horse products that inspire behavior change and champions early marketing.
Where does Paul Veugen work?
Paul Veugen is Co-founder / Partner at NP-Hard Ventures.
What does Paul Veugen invest in?
Paul Veugen invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Robotics.
What check size does Paul Veugen write?
Paul Veugen typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
What companies has Paul Veugen invested in?
Investments tracked here include Aerial, Butlr, Clear, Envision, GsmBD.co, Rise, Stark, Tella.
Where did Paul Veugen go to school?
Paul Veugen studied at Tilburg University (BA, Communication, marketing, cognitive science).

Founder mafias

NP-Hard Ventures mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Micha Hernandez van LeuffenCo-founder / PartnerFounded Wercker

Same school

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