G. Z.

Founder & CEO | Building Europe’s Next Defence Industrial Platform | Defence Manufacturing | C-UAS | Ammunition | Autonomous Systems

📍 Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands🔄 Updated September 2026💼 3 investments📅 31 years investing🗓 Last invested Jul 2015𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
Operator-angel🌍 Netherlands
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Shareholder
Jul 2015
This is what we feel as our purpose: In an ever more complex financial world, we want people to feel good about their finances. And this is how we will try to achieve this purpose: We want to free people from out-dated banking (systems and attitudes) by building a lean consumer company that empowers people financially with simple tools and smart savings. And this is what we hope it will bring our customers: Your finances up-to-date. Always. Effortlessly.
Shareholder
Mar 2008
Maverick Valves (MV Nederland BV) is an independent entity and our main activity is the commercial / sales / trading of Valves and Pressure containing products. We are the sister company of Maverick Valves Manufacturing HQ BV which is a high integrity valve manufacturer, with its headquarters in a modern 65,000 ft2 (6100 m2) manufacturing facility based in Tilburg, The Netherlands. Our company has a global presence, and doing business with almost every major oil & gas producing country in the world. Maverick Valves Manufacturing HQ BV pride themselves on the quality of products and services, with a total in-house capability for the manufacture of surface valves, subsea valves and pressure control products up to 24"​ (600mm bore), or up to 25.000psi (1700 bar) working pressure. Our products are 100% Dutch origin we are a fast track and special Valve Manufacturer specialised in quick deliverytime and tough specifications to NORSOK, MESC, Subsea etc. We can produce and deliver whatever kind of valve you require in-house. We are an approved API facilty and have the following certificates : API6A/API6D/API6D SS/ API600 / APi609 We are specialized in materials such as Duplex, Titanium and Nickel alloys to suit extraordinary applications for industries such as on- and offshore and up- and downstream. Moreover, our size-able stock allows us to offer a broad selection of exotic materials whilst keeping production time to a minimum. - Ball valves - Gate valves - Globe - Needle valves - Check valves (swing valves, in-line piston valves) Our valves are manual,hydraulically or ROV operated and can be single isolation valves or double block and bleed valves. Our valves are designed to comply with the following codes: - API6A - API6D/ISO14723 - API6D-SS - API17D - ASME B16.34 - ASME B16.5 - ASME B16.10 - ASME B16.25 - ASME II, V, VIII, X - NACE MR-01-75 Achiless FPAL - Achilles JQR ISO TS29001 - ISO 9001 PED Module H CE & GOST
early stageOil and Gas
Shareholder
Jun 1995
IPS Group BV is a global independent, privately owned procurement and trading house with specific knowledge of a wide range of MRO materials, providing procurement and logistical services to Petrochemical, Power Generation and Oil & Gas Industries worldwide. Since its start in 1995 acting as a procurement and trading house for many local and overseas companies, IPS Group BV has become an important purchasing organization, handling an increasing procurement volume each year. We are well known in all market segments and very well accepted as the customer's official representatives by the supply market. Over the years it has grown and has expanded all over the world. This has provided us with the knowledge, experience and expertise. IPS Group BV can provide you with many solutions, because it’s a flexible and experienced company. A partner for the supply of bulk materials, providing solutions and managing projects anywhere in the world. We have more than 10,000 square meters of warehouse all over the world and to give the best service to our customers, IPS Group BV keeps a wide range of products in stock, which gives excellent possibilities to have fast delivery times. If you need it, we find and supply it, any size, any grade, any quantity, any time! "Global Success Through Partnership"​ Tel: +31 (0)10 303 2600
early stageOil and Gas
Experience · 5 entries
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2022
Founder
Mar 2022
Valve Manufacturer specialized in Costom designed and High pressure Valves
2015
Shareholder
Jul 2015
This is what we feel as our purpose: In an ever more complex financial world, we want people to feel good about their finances. And this is how we will try to achieve this purpose: We want to free people from out-dated banking (systems and attitudes) by building a lean consumer company that empowers people financially with simple tools and smart savings. And this is what we hope it will bring our customers: Your finances up-to-date. Always. Effortlessly.
2010
CEO Founder
Jan 2010
We are a family owned venture capitalist, and we provide investment funds focusing on innovative companies that are pioneers in smart technology and new services. A smart investment requires vision and a bespoke approach that extends well beyond balance sheets. We invest in seed and early stage companies and also have trusted relationships with banks, fundings and other investors. It is good practice to align investments with personal values, to position our futures with young companies for long-term, sustainable growth and stability.
2008
Shareholder
Mar 2008
Maverick Valves (MV Nederland BV) is an independent entity and our main activity is the commercial / sales / trading of Valves and Pressure containing products. We are the sister company of Maverick Valves Manufacturing HQ BV which is a high integrity valve manufacturer, with its headquarters in a modern 65,000 ft2 (6100 m2) manufacturing facility based in Tilburg, The Netherlands. Our company has a global presence, and doing business with almost every major oil & gas producing country in the world. Maverick Valves Manufacturing HQ BV pride themselves on the quality of products and services, with a total in-house capability for the manufacture of surface valves, subsea valves and pressure control products up to 24"​ (600mm bore), or up to 25.000psi (1700 bar) working pressure. Our products are 100% Dutch origin we are a fast track and special Valve Manufacturer specialised in quick deliverytime and tough specifications to NORSOK, MESC, Subsea etc. We can produce and deliver whatever kind of valve you require in-house. We are an approved API facilty and have the following certificates : API6A/API6D/API6D SS/ API600 / APi609 We are specialized in materials such as Duplex, Titanium and Nickel alloys to suit extraordinary applications for industries such as on- and offshore and up- and downstream. Moreover, our size-able stock allows us to offer a broad selection of exotic materials whilst keeping production time to a minimum. - Ball valves - Gate valves - Globe - Needle valves - Check valves (swing valves, in-line piston valves) Our valves are manual,hydraulically or ROV operated and can be single isolation valves or double block and bleed valves. Our valves are designed to comply with the following codes: - API6A - API6D/ISO14723 - API6D-SS - API17D - ASME B16.34 - ASME B16.5 - ASME B16.10 - ASME B16.25 - ASME II, V, VIII, X - NACE MR-01-75 Achiless FPAL - Achilles JQR ISO TS29001 - ISO 9001 PED Module H CE & GOST
early stageOil and Gas
1995
Shareholder
Jun 1995
IPS Group BV is a global independent, privately owned procurement and trading house with specific knowledge of a wide range of MRO materials, providing procurement and logistical services to Petrochemical, Power Generation and Oil & Gas Industries worldwide. Since its start in 1995 acting as a procurement and trading house for many local and overseas companies, IPS Group BV has become an important purchasing organization, handling an increasing procurement volume each year. We are well known in all market segments and very well accepted as the customer's official representatives by the supply market. Over the years it has grown and has expanded all over the world. This has provided us with the knowledge, experience and expertise. IPS Group BV can provide you with many solutions, because it’s a flexible and experienced company. A partner for the supply of bulk materials, providing solutions and managing projects anywhere in the world. We have more than 10,000 square meters of warehouse all over the world and to give the best service to our customers, IPS Group BV keeps a wide range of products in stock, which gives excellent possibilities to have fast delivery times. If you need it, we find and supply it, any size, any grade, any quantity, any time! "Global Success Through Partnership"​ Tel: +31 (0)10 303 2600
early stageOil and Gas
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1995–2015 · 3 investments
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