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Robert Jan Galema

Board director at Shapeways · Former Managing Partner INKEF Capital at Inkef

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Writes $20M – $50M checks · typically $25M

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About

Robert Jan Galema is a Partner at MOTANKA Venture Capital. He holds an MSc in Business Economics and an executive MBA, and his career has spanned roles including product manager, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and CEO.

Board director at Shapeways

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Shapeways's investors · 8

Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M checksIndex VenturesSan Francisco · $540K – $10.8M checks · since 2011InkefAmsterdamLux CapitalNew York · $100K – $100M checks · since 2012Mosaic VenturesLondon · $1M – $10M checksPresidio VenturesSilicon Valley · $500K – $5M checksSQN Venture Partners, LLCCharlestonUnion Square Ventures (USV)New York · $1M – $8M checks · since 2010

Co-founders at Shapeways

MVMarleen Vogelaar
Marleen VogelaarFounder
PWPeter Weijmarshausen
Peter WeijmarshausenFounder

Experience

  1. MOTANKA Venture CapitalPartnercurrent2026 — present
  2. INKEF CapitalManaging Partner INKEF Capital2018 — 2023
  3. INKEF CapitalManaging Director2013 — 2018The Randstad, Netherlands
  4. Urban Sports ClubNon Executive Board Member2022 — 2023Berlin, Germany
  5. EclecticIQNon Executive Board Member2022 — 2023Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  6. PolarstepsNon Executive Director2020 — 2023Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  7. WithlocalsNon Executive Director2020 — 2023
  8. Quantum MotionNon Executive Director2020 — 2023Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  9. Robin Radar SystemsMember of The Supervisory Board2017 — 2023
  10. ShapewaysNon Executive Board Member2015 — 2023New York, United States
  11. bloomonNon Executive Chair2016 — 2021
  12. BlendleNon Executive Chair2019 — 2020
  13. Electrolux Major AppliancesSenior Vice President Product & Brand2009 — 2012
  14. PhilipsCEO Lifestyle Incubator2006 — 2009
  15. OxxioSupervisory Board member2001 — 2005
  16. CanalwebDG2001 — 2002
  17. NesbicInvestment Director2000 — 2002
  18. Sila Hon MediaChief Executive Officer1994 — 1999

Skills & more

Business Strategy25Change Management15Marketing Strategy11Marketing Management8Product Development7Corporate Venture Capital1High Growth CompaniesEarly Stage InvestmentInvestment Capital1Growing BusinessesVenture Capital12Strategy18
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Languages English · French · German · Italian

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Robert Jan Galema?
Robert Jan Galema is a Partner at MOTANKA Venture Capital. He holds an MSc in Business Economics and an executive MBA, and his career has spanned roles including product manager, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and CEO.
Where does Robert Jan Galema work?
Robert Jan Galema is Board director at Shapeways.
What check size does Robert Jan Galema write?
Robert Jan Galema typically writes checks of $20M – $50M.
Where did Robert Jan Galema go to school?
Robert Jan Galema studied at Erasmus University Rotterdam (MsC, Economics); Duke University (Executive Leadership course); St. Jans Lyceum (Lyceum).

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