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Round One Ventures

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VCMatch tracks Round One Ventures as an investor focused on Other companies, Pre-Seed rounds, Netherlands, Brabant, and Eindhoven markets, and $50k to $25m check sizes. Upload your deck to compare your startup against the full private matching profile.

Check Size

$50k to $25m

Stages

Pre-Seed

Focus Areas

Other

Geography

Netherlands, Brabant, and Eindhoven

Investment Thesis

Round One is a student-run venture capital fund that believes in investing early in high-potential student entrepreneurs who possess raw potential, maximum commitment, and minimal distractions. Their philosophy centers on bridging ‘the network and knowledge gap between young generations and the more seasoned, successful mentors, entrepreneurs and VCs.’ They provide active, hands-on support beyond capital, recognizing that founders should focus on their core business while Round One helps with operational, legal, and strategic resources.

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Investment Focus

Who should take a closer look

Round One Ventures is most relevant for founders raising Pre-Seed rounds in Other, especially across Netherlands, Brabant, and Eindhoven, with public check-size signals around $50k to $25m.

Focus statement

Round One invests in high-potential, pre-seed, technology-driven, scalable student startups (graduates up to 4 years) in the Brabant region of the Netherlands through convertible notes ranging from €25,000-€75,000. They focus on early-phase startups with validated problems, excellent founding teams of at least 2 members, and business entities registered in the Netherlands.

Value Add

  • Student-run VC fund - the only one in Brabant according to their messaging
  • Eye-level support from peer student investors who understand startup challenges firsthand
  • Extended founder-to-founder mentoring network to help avoid beginner mistakes
  • Access to professors and C-level executives for domain expertise
  • Comprehensive Round One Services including legal, administrative, recruitment, and web development support
  • Pre-seed stage focus with convertible loan agreements (CLA) rather than immediate equity
  • Strong regional ecosystem integration with 40+ partners including universities, accelerators, and service providers
  • Funding available within 3-4 months of submission

Stage And Sector Fit

Sectors

Stages

Portfolio Highlights

Dembrane

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Aevai Health

Healthtech

Dingdong

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Investment Team

9 Partners at Round One Ventures

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