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Scope Why VONK? Process About Apply VONK Ventures
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VONK Ventures
VONK Ventures
Scope Why VONK? Process About
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We are VONK Ventures.

Seasoned professionals that know their stuff and help you forward.

No Negotiations

We exclusively work with € 250k investments for fixed equity stakes under transparent terms, which speeds up our process.

Eyes on the Prize

Throughout our journey together, VONK Ventures ensures an unwavering focus on securing follow-on funding or an early exit.

Trusted Founders

VONK Ventures was conceived by Benedict Peax and Percival Participations - two partners with extensive relevant expertise.

What do we aim for?

We efficiently prepare ventures to attract follow-on funding – for which we have a network of VC investors lined up.

What do we aim for?

We are looking for a balanced mix of C - or where business and science have their way to change the world around us.

Core team

The VONK Ventures team is led by two ambitious Fund Managers that have both earned their marks – but on different ends of the startup universe.

Jesse van Bemmelen

Jesse van Bemmelen

  • Economics and Business Economics at EUR
  • Supported Deep Tech startups at YES!Delft
  • Strategic Funding at Benedict Peax
  • Assists startups in developing strategies and fundraising
Jesse van Bemmelen
  • Economics and Business Economics at EUR
  • Supported Deep Tech startups at YES!Delft
  • Strategic Funding at Benedict Peax
  • Assists startups in developing strategies and fundraising

Jesse van Bemmelen

Leonie Timmermans

Leonie Timmermans

  • European Studies at UM and North American Studies at UU
  • Ecosystem expertise from Techleap, advised and supported startups
  • Former Investor Relations at Dutch Founders Fund
  • Activates and connects startups toward future funding and opportunities
Leonie Timmermans
  • European Studies at UM and North American Studies at UU
  • Ecosystem expertise from Techleap, advised and supported startups
  • Former Investor Relations at Dutch Founders Fund
  • Activates and connects startups toward future funding and opportunities

Leonie Timmermans

Investment Committee

The VONK Ventures Investment Committee consists of veterans with a combined wealth of entrepreneurial and investor expertise.

Bob Stassar

Bob Stassar

  • Former co-owner and managing director PNO Consultants
  • Founder Benedict Peax (BPx)
  • BPx helps companies big & small fund innovation, growth, and sustainability
  • Seasoned entrepreneur and investor
Bob Stassar
  • Former co-owner and managing director PNO Consultants
  • Founder Benedict Peax (BPx)
  • BPx helps companies big & small fund innovation, growth, and sustainability
  • Seasoned entrepreneur and investor

Bob Stassar

Henk van Groen

Henk van Groen

  • Economics and Business Economics at EUR
  • Founder Veerhaven Capital Partners, fund manager of Percival Participations
  • Percival Participations successfully raised three RVO-backed seed funds
  • University lecturer and founder coach
Henk van Groen
  • Economics and Business Economics at EUR
  • Founder Veerhaven Capital Partners, fund manager of Percival Participations
  • Percival Participations successfully raised three RVO-backed seed funds
  • University lecturer and founder coach

Henk van Groen

Support Team

Our team is available to support your journey with relevant know-how and experience - so you don’t have to invent the wheel yourself.

David Labee

David Labee

Data & Automation Engineer

  • Applied Data Science at UU
  • Optimizes fund processes through automation and custom-built systems
  • Full stack experience with complex data environments and latest technologies
  • Leverages Artificial Intelligence to structure, analyze and unlock critical data
David Labee
  • Applied Data Science at UU
  • Optimizes fund processes through automation and custom-built systems
  • Full stack experience with complex data environments and latest technologies
  • Leverages Artificial Intelligence to structure, analyze and unlock critical data

David Labee

Data & Automation Engineer

Chris Oudshoorn

Chris Oudshoorn

Strategic Marketing & Business Development

  • Business Administration at EUR
  • Former entrepreneur, experienced brand & business builder
  • Bridges the gap between technology and targeted, marketable products
  • Supports ventures with structure, branding, market entry, and commercialization
Chris Oudshoorn
  • Business Administration at EUR
  • Former entrepreneur, experienced brand & business builder
  • Bridges the gap between technology and targeted, marketable products
  • Supports ventures with structure, branding, market entry, and commercialization

Chris Oudshoorn

Strategic Marketing & Business Development

Advisory Board

External experts who provide strategic guidance, specialized insights, and objective feedback to our fund and leadership team.

Adriaan Wijt

Adriaan Wijt

Executive Advisor

  • Former CEO of the Dutch bank Hof Hoorneman N.V. & Regional Director at ABN AMRO
  • Proven track record of operating under the strict supervision of DNB/AFM
  • Dedicated to bridging the gap between investors and high-growth founders
  • Active serial investor & board member providing capital and executive oversight
Adriaan Wijt
  • Former CEO of the Dutch bank Hof Hoorneman N.V. & Regional Director at ABN AMRO
  • Proven track record of operating under the strict supervision of DNB/AFM
  • Dedicated to bridging the gap between investors and high-growth founders
  • Active serial investor & board member providing capital and executive oversight

Adriaan Wijt

Executive Advisor

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

If you have any questions about VONK Ventures, do not hesitate to contact us.

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Westplein 6

3016 BM Rotterdam

Netherlands

T 010 – 742 0842

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