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DFF Ventures

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DFF Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-04-21.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2018

AUM

$430 M

Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

Africa Middle East Europe North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 September, 2026

Profile

DFF Ventures is a venture capital firm based in the Netherlands, founded in 2018. The firm emerged from the Dutch Founders Fund and is led by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs with experience in building companies like WeTransfer, Just Eat, and Treatwell. They're known for a pragmatic investment strategy that focuses on entrepreneurial grit and execution rather than just spreadsheets and pitch decks.

DFF Ventures specializes in investing in digital solutions for traditionally non-digital industries, particularly in marketplaces, vertical SaaS, tech-enabled services, and marketplace enablers. They typically make early-stage investments with check sizes that align with their €150 million assets under management. Their geographical focus is EMEA-wide, with a diverse portfolio comprising over 25 nationalities, supported by three funds: DFF I, DFF II, and DFF III.

Notable investments by DFF Ventures include Northladder, a trade-in solution; GetMobil, which focuses on affordable electronics; Vintage.com, a recommerce platform; Shypple, a digital freight forwarder; and Alleo, a marketplace for employee benefits. These companies reflect the firm's emphasis on efficiency through software and automation.

Industry

Digital E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Software AI Education Fashion/Beauty Transportation Food and Beverage Foodtech Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech Healthcare Services

DFF Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech SaaS Software Transportation	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$70 M	January 2022
DFF Ventures Fund III	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising SaaS Software Transportation	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$72 M	April 2026
Vertical AI and Marketplaces Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Digital E-commerce/Marketplace SaaS Software AI Internet of Things (IoT)	Seed Series A	Europe Middle East Africa	$1-5 m	—	September 2026
DFF Ventures III	Venture Capital (VC)	HealthTech Internet of Things (IoT) AI Software SaaS Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services E-commerce/Marketplace Education Digital	Seed Pre-seed Series A	Africa Middle East Europe North America	$1-5 m	$50 M	September 2026

Contacts

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Laurens Groenendijk Founding Partner

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Patrick Kerssemakers Founding Partner at DFF.ventures

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FAQs about DFF Ventures

Is DFF Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

DFF Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is DFF Ventures located?

DFF Ventures is located in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.

When was DFF Ventures founded?

DFF Ventures was founded in 2018.

What sectors and industries does DFF Ventures invest in?

DFF Ventures invests in companies and startups in Digital, E-commerce/Marketplace, Financial Services, Fintech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, SaaS, Software, AI, Education, Fashion/Beauty, Transportation, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech, Healthcare Services.

What is DFF Ventures geographical focus of investments?

DFF Ventures invests in companies and startups in Africa, Middle East, Europe, North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does DFF Ventures typically invest in?

DFF Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of DFF Ventures investment?

DFF Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for DFF Ventures?

DFF Ventures has around $430m assets under management.

When was DFF Ventures last fund created?

DFF Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-04-21

What are the contacts of DFF Ventures?

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