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Jeroen Arts

Early-stage Marketplace Investor & Entrepreneur

Nijmegen, Gelderland

Invests in

Stages:

Sectors:

  • Min Investment:

    $55,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $2,500,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,000,000.00

Skills

International Economics
Economics
Sports Management
Entrepreneur
Internet Entrepreneur
Business Travel
Sports
International Trade
International Business
Entrepreneurship
Athletics
Interim Management
Coaching
Lean Startup
Management
Mentoring
Personal Development
Life Skills

Education

Work Experience

  • Partner

    2020

    Partner at Speedinvest - investing in marketplaces and consumer

  • Principal

    2017 - 2020

    Portfolio companies include Byrd, CoachHub, Envie, Kodit, Packhelp, Planetly.

  • Co-Host & Chief Strategist

    2018

  • Board Member

    2023

    Harbor Lab offers the first e-disbursements account analysis software that automatically calculates and evaluates port expenses against real-time port tariffs. The platform optimizes, digitalizes and streamlines disbursement account analysis creating significant efficiencies and cost savings for Ship Owners, Ship Managers & Charterers.

2022

  • Board Member

    2022

    Simbel helps you transform your company in a great place to learn : - provide your teams with inspiring learning offers - simplify your L&D workflows for A to Z - optimize your L&D budget

2021

  • Board Member

    2021

    Smiler captures the valuable memories of visitors at iconic landmarks and beautiful locations all around the world.

2020

  • Board Member

    2020

    Stotles is unlocking the potential of business and government working better, together. Our all-in-one platform streamlines your public sector sales. Think millions of public sector opportunities in one view, tailored to you. Track buyers, partners & competitors and approach them with the right message, at the right time.

  • Member Of The Supervisory Board

    2018

    Coachhub is the “mobile coaching cloud” and enables personalized coaching for employees of all career levels. A pool of top coaches from all around the globe and the applications available for access from web and smartphone allow live coaching sessions via video conferencing.

  • Advisory Board Member

    2018

    byrd offers amazon-level logistics to any e-commerce seller. We offer powerful integrations to platforms such as shopify, woocommerce, magento, ebay and many more. We make shipping as simple as possible to help you grow your business.

  • Management Consultant Digital Companies

    2017

    Business coaching and advise for digital companies with specific expertise in 1) online marketplaces, 2) fundraising, 3) lean prototyping, 4) sales operations, and 5) team & personal development.

2011 - 2017

  • Co-founder, CEO

    2011 - 2017

    Launched Deskbookers and lead the company as CEO until February 2017. Spearheaded internationalization of the company, by raising venture capital and growing a talented team of 20+ FTEs.