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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

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

2023

  • 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.