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Geert Jan Smits

Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam

Description

Geert Jan Smits

Investor Profile

Geert Jan Smits has backed more than 5 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in The Netherlands.
  • Strong thematic focus on Apps, Events, Social Network.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (80%)
  • Series B (20%)

Country Focus

  • The Netherlands (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Apps
  • Events
  • Social Network
  • Fashion
  • Product Design
  • Textiles
  • Consumer Electronics
  • E-commerce
  • Internet
  • Marketplace
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Geert Jan Smits frequently co-invest with?

Invest-NL
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 2
VC
North America, Missouri, United States, Netherlands
Co-Investments: 1
WC
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht
Co-Investments: 1
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 1
Rubio Impact Ventures
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1
AC
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1
SHIFT Invest
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amstelveen
Co-Investments: 1
Slingshot Ventures
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1
EIT InnoEnergy
Europe, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands, Eindhoven
Co-Investments: 1
GE
Europe, Overijssel, The Netherlands, Enschede
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Geert Jan Smits often collaborate with?

CM
Europe, England, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 1
SB
North America, Missouri, United States, Netherlands
Shared Deals: 2
BG
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
BD
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
GD
Europe, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, The Hague
Shared Deals: 1
LR
Europe, The Netherlands
Shared Deals: 2
HJ
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
JP
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht
Shared Deals: 1
QS
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
NC
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Geert Jan Smits?

BASH

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

BASH is a party discovery startup that uses its app to connect with people and keep track of everything.

AppsEventsSocial Network
SeedMay 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,453,493
AquaBattery

Leiderdorp, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

AquaBattery develops batteries that store electricity using renewable energy technologies for various clients.

BatteryEnergyRenewable Energy
SeedApr 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,392,963
BASH

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

BASH is a party discovery startup that uses its app to connect with people and keep track of everything.

AppsEventsSocial Network
SeedNov 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $800,032
Valyuu.com

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

Valyuu is a Circular Economy Marketplace that provides people with an easy and trusted way to sell & buy pre-owned goods.

Consumer ElectronicsE-CommerceInternetMarketplace
SeedAug 28, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,598,165
BYBORRE

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

BYBORRE is a textile innovation company that specializes in design, material development, engineered knits, and supply chain services.

FashionProduct DesignTextiles
Series BFeb 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $18,132,113

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