Led · Equity · Jul 2026

Heroyam operates as a social employment agency that matches newcomers with job opportunities in the Netherlands, emphasizing a humane and personal approach. The company began in 2022 by guiding Ukrainian refugees into employment and expanded in 2023 to assist all newcomers across the country. Co-founders Hans Drijver and Bart Dikkeschei lead the firm and emphasize that tapping unused talent addresses both social needs and business labour shortages. Heroyam aims to help more newcomers secure sustainable employment and to alleviate workforce shortages in the coming years. Financially, the company recently secured just over €1 million in strategic investments from Shaping Impact and Rabobank to accelerate its growth. The firm positions social impact and economic value as mutually reinforcing in its operational model.

Participated · Equity · May 2026

Maurice & Nora operates a digital platform that screens, matches, and coordinates students who provide flexible non-medical in-home assistance to seniors and families. Since launching one year ago, the startup has screened more than 3,000 students, onboarded over 2,000 families and seniors, and secured more than 10 B2B clients offering the service as an employee benefit. Its platform includes screening, matching, mobile apps, communication tools, and an AI voice agent to support scheduling and customer interactions. The company serves both private individuals and businesses, positioning its service as an employee benefit for corporate clients while also offering direct-to-consumer offerings. Maurice & Nora emphasizes creating socially meaningful job opportunities for students alongside delivering care and support to users. The company plans to scale its team and operations and expand into multiple European markets.

Led · Seed · Nov 2025

Founded in June 2023 and headquartered in The Hague, FroggyTalk was created to make it cheaper and easier for Africans living abroad to stay connected with home. Its mobile app provides low-cost, high-quality international calls alongside a Radio Hub that aggregates African FM stations; users have already logged more than 3.6 million listening minutes. Backed by a clear social-impact thesis, the company now aims to evolve beyond voice and entertainment into services that tackle documentation, legal support, financial inclusion, and mental-health needs for migrants. The roadmap includes weaving artificial intelligence into the core platform to optimize call quality, personalize content, and localize integration tools by country. FroggyTalk’s growth has been supported by the We Are Changemakers incubator and Dutch New Narrative Lab, which have provided mentorship and ecosystem connections. The recent seed funding gives the startup fresh capital to scale infrastructure and accelerate product expansion as it positions itself as a digital home base for Africans across Europe.

Participated · Seed · Oct 2024

Wobby is an AI-powered information platform that aggregates data, uses automation and AI to generate transparent insights, and embeds provenance at every step. The product targets knowledge workers — journalists, analysts and consultants — enabling them to access credible sources, build charts, and integrate data with fewer clicks. The startup says users can save up to 75% of their time on research, analysis, and content production. Wobby was founded in 2023 and is Antwerp-based, with a seven-person team and 12 major clients including Roularta, Belga, Mediafin, Zimmo, Becom and FSA. It is running a pilot in the UK and has test users in 73 countries; last year it was invited by the US government to discuss transparency and open data. Management aims to accelerate European marketing and begin commercial steps in the US, targeting $2 million in revenue by the end of next year.

Participated · Seed · Jun 2024

DuckDuckGoose develops AI detection software designed to combat deepfake threats across images, video, and audio. The technology is intended for governments, businesses, and individuals and is already used by clients such as the Dutch House of Representatives and DataChecker. The company was founded by Joris Mollinga, Parya Lotfi, and Mark Evenblij and is based in Delft, Netherlands. In June 2024 DuckDuckGoose raised €1.3M in a pre-seed round. The startup plans to use the funds to enhance its software accuracy and to expand its operations. No revenue or user metrics were reported in the article.