Funding your vision
Fueling your growth
Are you an early-stage tech founder in the Netherlands ready to scale your startup? We are experienced entrepreneurs turned investors, here to provide the strategic capital, hands-on guidance and crucial network you need to transform your vision into a market leader.
From Founders
For Founders
Building a startup is a unique journey – we know, because we’ve been there. We partner with ambitious pre-seed and seed stage tech founders. We offer more than investment; we offer a genuine partnership, leveraging our own entrepreneurial experience to help you navigate challenges, accelerate growth, and achieve your milestones.
Our investment porfolio
Fuel Your Growth
Who it's for
At DJN Ventures, we know building a company isn’t for the faint of heart. Early-stage founders pour every ounce of energy into their vision, so the last thing you should be doing is negotiating fuzzy terms, chasing “maybe”investors or worrying about a messy cap table down the line. That’s why we built Fuel Your Growth: a founder-first program that gives you clarity, speed and real support exactly when it counts. Now and in the future.
Fuel Your Growth is designed for early-stage tech startups, headquartered in The Netherlands, that are ready to move from validation to scaling.
We focus on founders building in:
-Technology, SaaS & Artificial Intelligence
-Sustainable Tech/ Energy Transition
-FinTech
-Deep Tech
We click best with teams of experienced founders who are serious about going big.
How We Invest
Simple, transparent and Founder-friendly:
Lead investor: We’re ready to lead and bring our network to your round
Cash investment: up to €100,000 per ticket
Valuation cap: up to €2M pre-money
Program contribution: Advisory, knowledge & network (equity-based)
Target: 5–10% equity stake post-investment
This keeps your cap table clean and makes you attractive for follow-on investors, while ensuring we’re fully aligned as your partner.When considering an investment, we look for key indicators of future success. Our evaluation is thorough, focusing on:
What we are looking for:
The Team: We seek experienced founders with deep domain expertise and the resilience to build a great company.
Product-Market Fit: We look for a compelling Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that addresses a clear market need and shows early signs of traction.
Scalability: Your business should have the clear potential for rapid growth, both organically and through strategic partnerships.Our investment decisions are made unanimously by our partners after careful due diligence, ensuring we are fully aligned and confident in every company we back.
Beyond Capital
An investment from us is the beginning of a close partnership. We provide more than just capital; our Fuel Your Growth program includes:
Strategic Guidance: We offer expert advice on business development, growth strategies, and scaling your operations, drawing from our own entrepreneurial experiences.
Network Access: We connect you with our valuable network of strategic partners, potential customers, mentors, and follow-on investors to open doors and accelerate progress.
Founder Coaching: Practical guidance and sparring with experienced entrepreneurs to help you grow as a leader and make sharper decisions. Where beneficial, we assist in forming an advisory board with specific expertise tailored to your startup's unique needs.
Growth Discipline: Early-stage structure and governance support to keep you investor-ready and focused on scaling.
Our Ecosystem Advantage
When you join DJN Ventures, you tap into a powerful ecosystem of:
Mentors & Advisors: Founders, experts and specialists to help with product, sales, fundraising and scaling.
Co-Financing Options: Connections to ROMs, RVO programs, angels and VC's for follow-on funding
A Long-Term Partner: From your first €100K ticket to multimillion euro growth rounds
From the outset, we align with you on long-term goals and are focused on helping you build a valuable company. We support you in creating strategic options for the future, which may include
an acquisition by strategic industry players, a Secondary share sales to later-stage investors or IPO.
Our primary aim is to help you achieve a successful outcome that reflects the hard work and innovation you’ve invested.
Ready to Grow?
If your start-up is matching our focus, send us your pitch deck!
We’d love to talk.With DJN Ventures, you’ll always know where you stand. If we’re in, we move fast and commit fully. If we’re not, you’ll know right away, no endless meetings, no false hope.
Because in the early stages, one thing matters above all: momentum.
Industries we invest in
SaaS & Enterprise Software
Solutions that redefine how businesses operate, collaborate, and achieve efficiency.
AI & Machine Learning
Applications that leverage data and intelligence to solve complex problems and create new opportunities.
Sustainable Technology
Innovations that contribute to a more sustainable future and address environmental challenges.
FinTech
Technologies disrupting and improving financial services and the insurance industry.
Digital Health & MedTech
Platforms and devices enhancing healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and accessibility.
Deep Tech & Advanced Manufacturing
Companies built on significant scientific or engineering breakthroughs.
Meet our Partners
You're partnering with experienced entrepreneurs and investors who are deeply committed to your success. Our Managing Partners bring a wealth of hands-on experience and strategic insight, dedicated to guiding you through the challenges and opportunities of building a market-leading tech company.
