Otto van Wassenaer

Slingshot Ventures is a Dutch venture capital fund solely backed by successful entrepreneurs. We back ambitious, talented and charismatic entrepreneurs and actively help them accelerate their businesses with our knowledge, experience and international network of people and companies. By providing smart growth capital we help these start- and scale-ups catapult their business to the next level. This makes us the partner of choice for B2(B2)C focused fast growing ventures with international growth ambition and potential. We believe that proven entrepreneurs are the best inspiration for the next generation of entrepreneurs. That’s why both our team and our carefully selected group of investors consist of proven entrepreneurs and venture builders. This makes us truly hands-on in our investment approach. It’s what we call “inspirational growth capital”. We currently manage a portfolio of multiple investments, all with a base in the Netherlands and all with a cross-border ambition. Our portfolio includes companies such as Swishfund (online business lender), The Fabricant (digital fashion house)Temper (online marketplace for freelancers), Wasteless (dynamic pricing solution for supermarkets), Stox Energy Socks (innovative pressure socks), Fangage (all in one fan platform), Toothfairy (smart dental app), Check (shared e-moped platform) & Boldking (online male grooming).

We enable the next generation of capital allocators and builders by providing top-tier learning experiences and a high-impact community. ​​Great companies are built at the intersection of investors and operators - those who fund, scale, and execute on ambitious ideas. Whale Academy is where they come together. ​​Through expert-led training, in-depth sessions, and a curated network, we help investors and operators learn, connect, and build.

Slingshot Ventures is a Dutch venture capital fund solely backed by successful entrepreneurs. We back ambitious, talented and charismatic entrepreneurs and actively help them accelerate their businesses with our knowledge, experience and international network of people and companies. By providing smart growth capital we help these start- and scale-ups catapult their business to the next level. This makes us the partner of choice for B2(B2)C focused fast growing ventures with international growth ambition and potential. We believe that proven entrepreneurs are the best inspiration for the next generation of entrepreneurs. That’s why both our team and our carefully selected group of investors consist of proven entrepreneurs and venture builders. This makes us truly hands-on in our investment approach. It’s what we call “inspirational growth capital”. We currently manage a portfolio of multiple investments, all with a base in the Netherlands and all with a cross-border ambition. Our portfolio includes companies such as Swishfund (online business lender), The Fabricant (digital fashion house)Temper (online marketplace for freelancers), Wasteless (dynamic pricing solution for supermarkets), Stox Energy Socks (innovative pressure socks), Fangage (all in one fan platform), Toothfairy (smart dental app), Check (shared e-moped platform) & Boldking (online male grooming).

De Utrecht Union brengt studenten samen met vooraanstaande sprekers uit een breed scala van disciplines, waardoor ze de kans krijgen om maatschappelijke sprekers te ontmoeten die onze wereld helpen vormgeven. Geïnspireerd door de studentenverenigingen van Oxford, Cambridge en Yale, is Utrecht Union ontworpen met deze in gedachten - maar neemt een uniek en onafhankelijk kader aan. Onze studenteninterviewers faciliteren diepgaande gesprekken die zich richten op de onderwerpen die de jongere generaties zullen inspireren.

About us We help our clients discover the world’s most promising companies through predictive intelligence. We place them at the forefront of innovation with industry-leading insights and benchmarks. We also make entire ecosystems more connected and help them unleash their full potential through data transparency. Our data Dealroom is the foremost data provider on startups, growth companies, and tech ecosystems around the globe. We combine machine learning and data engineering with robust verification processes and a strong network of ecosystems. These days, companies grow from seed stage to unicorn within a few years. Therefore historical data is no longer enough. The next big thing can emerge from anywhere in the world, not just Silicon Valley or other established tech hubs. Real-time data and predictive technology are required, using powerful machine learning-based algorithms. Our local government partnerships form an interconnected network, sharing data & knowledge. These win-win partnerships give Dealroom access to unique data and are possible thanks to an API-first approach. Tech ecosystems are built on talent, capital, innovation and infrastructure. These are the four key layers. We’re the intelligence layer for tech ecosystems, connecting the dots. In summary, our mission is to accelerate the global spread of entrepreneurship & innovation.

NOVIDAM CAPITAL PARTNERS IS A PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM FOCUSED ON TECH-ENABLED SERVICE COMPANIES WITH REVENUES FROM $10-50 MILLION We are proactively searching for investments that meets the following criteria: Financials • $10 to $30 million in annual revenues • Recurring revenues • >15% EBITDA margins • >3 years continuous profitability Company • Identifiable growth opportunities • High employee retention rates • Diversified customer base • Sustainable competitive advantage • Low capital intensity Industry • Strong growth dynamics • Fragmented competition • Low exogenous risk • Straightforward operations • Sizable