Operating Partners for Investor-Backed Tech Companies

Let's build the future!

Building a tech company is hard work … for both managers & investors​... We can help.

Building a technology business that really solves today's pressing issues requires not only technical know-how, but also great business acumen and expertise in dealing with investors. We provide premium business & investor expertise to growing tech companies of €5-150m revenues.

Commercial strategy

Commercial strategies for highly technical products on a global scale. Our track record spans semi-conductors, robotics, cyber security, etc.

Fundraising and M&A

We have funded and acquired 20+ tech companies ranging from €5m VC-funding to €200m+ exits. It's all about getting the right partner onboard.

Exit readiness

We prepare companies for successful exits by writing the strategy for the next 5-10 years, engaging strategic buyers and optimizing the company.

Revenue intervention

Revenues are down and you need a clear plan: how soon can the topline recover? What is our competitive position? Do we have the right team, working on the right things?

Scaling the organisation

We know first-hand what it takes to grow an organisation to 300+ FTE in a few years under PE ownership.

Companies & investors we partnered with

About us

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Matti van der Gronde
Ex-Roland Berger consultant who joined tech investment fund Vortex Capital as employee nr.1 and helped grow the fund to €100m+. Master degree in quantum physics.
‍Sam Meessen
Ex ASML strategy analyst who did 4 years of strategy consulting at mMonitor Deloitte for tech companies.
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Our team consists of ex-strategy consultants and ex-PE/VC investors who also have hands-on experience at technology companies. Complemented by senior C-level professionals who successfully exited their company. Everyone in our team has earned their stripes either at a top-tier firm or by building a SME firm to a stellar exit, yet we all share the modesty of knowing that each new adventure starts with proving your worth on day one from scratch again.
Matti van
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Barry
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‍Sam
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Floor
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About us

Entrepreneurial professionals  who worked on both sides of the table to build €100m+ companies.

Our team consists of professionals with a hybrid background: both consulting/investing & operating a tech company. They have ridden the rollercoaster and now help you on your ride.
Matti van
der Gronde
Barry
Wissink
‍Sam
Meessen
Floor
van Werven

Breaking through the revenue plateau

Fleet Robotics cleans the biggest ships on earth with their 24/7 operational cleaning robot. Via one of their investors we were introduced to solve the root cause of their revenue plateau. Within several months, we helped to reset the sales organisation so everyone could play to their strengths again. Revenues growth restored!

From investment to strategic exit

At Vortex Capital Partners, Matti van der Gronde invested in a startup cyber security company and helped it grow through ups & downs, ultimately realizing a great exit to Darktrace (UK stock-listed; €0.5bn turnover) at a great valuation of 12x annual recurring revenues (ARR). The journey with founders Pieter & Maarten was intense and fun!

Technology + design

At Invesdor, Matti van der Gronde helped Taco Carlier, founder & CEO Vanmoof, to raise €2.5m in convertible loans from private funders. It was crucial to convey the fine balance between their complex technology and their appealing design. Matti was the first to put in his own money in 2017. A few years later Vanmoof raised a series B round of €128m led by Balderton Capital.

Expanding to Asia?

Anvil Industries develops high-end metal components for a.o. the lithography machines of ASML. Global semi-conductor supply chains are moving to Asia and Anvil needed to formulate its own Asia expansion strategy. Together with the management and PE we created the clarity to move forward.

Skin in the game

We're entrepreneurial professionals with a track record of investing our money in the companies we work at. We always start off working on a project-basis for the first months. If there is a mutual fit and a partnership for the long-term makes sense, then we can align incentives by investing in your company.

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