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Keen Venture Partners

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Founded

2014

AUM

$349 M

Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Seed Series A

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 27 August, 2026

Profile

Keen Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, founded in 2016 by Giuseppe Lacerenza, Alexander Ribbink, and Ties Klinkhamer. The team consists of experienced partners with varied backgrounds and their firm is characterized by a 'radically human' approach. They emphasize supporting the growth-oriented journey of European tech companies, focusing on scaling challenges and opportunities.

The firm invests primarily in early-stage European technology companies with a dual focus on enterprise software and defence/security technologies. Their investment sizes range between €1 million and €8 million, supporting companies from seed to Series B stages. Keen Venture Partners has over €180 million in assets under management through their funds, including the recently launched European Defence & Security Tech Fund. They collaborate with institutional partners such as the European Investment Fund and Dutch pension fund PME.

Notable investments by Keen Venture Partners include companies like Kelluu - aerial intelligence, AirHub - drone operations platform, Azumuta - industrial AI, Perciv AI - AI software for radar, and mika - accounting automation for SMEs. These investments highlight their focus on technologies supporting enterprise and defence innovation.

Industry

Defense TravelTech HealthTech LegalTech Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity AI Travel Software Security SaaS Robotics Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Edtech Education Business Services (B2B)

Keen Venture Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
European Defence and Security Tech Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Healthcare Services Robotics Security Software	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$186 M	November 2025
Keen Venture Partners Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Robotics Security Software	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$165 M	December 2022
Keen Venture Partners Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Robotics Security Software	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$104 M	November 2016
European Defence Tech Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Robotics Security Cybersecurity Defense	Seed Series A Series B	Europe	$1-5 m	$165 M	November 2025

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FAQs about Keen Venture Partners

Is Keen Venture Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Keen Venture Partners is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Keen Venture Partners located?

Keen Venture Partners is located in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.

When was Keen Venture Partners founded?

Keen Venture Partners was founded in 2014.

What sectors and industries does Keen Venture Partners invest in?

Keen Venture Partners invests in companies and startups in Defense, TravelTech, HealthTech, LegalTech, Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity, AI, Travel, Software, Security, SaaS, Robotics, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Edtech, Education, Business Services (B2B).

What is Keen Venture Partners geographical focus of investments?

Keen Venture Partners invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Keen Venture Partners typically invest in?

Keen Venture Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Keen Venture Partners investment?

Keen Venture Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Keen Venture Partners?

Keen Venture Partners has around $349m assets under management.

When was Keen Venture Partners last fund created?

Keen Venture Partners last fund was created/launched in 2026-04-23

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