DFF Ventures

August Ventures is a venture capital firm that adopts a founder-centric approach to investing. Established by individuals who have firsthand experience in scaling companies, the firm aims to align its interests with those of the teams it invests in. This model contrasts with traditional investment methods, focusing on collaboration and shared goals to foster a more enjoyable working relationship. By emphasizing this alignment, August Ventures believes it can enhance the potential for successful exits, allowing both the firm and the companies it supports to benefit collectively.

Laurens Groenendijk

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Hidde Hoogcarspel

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Amsterdam

Blanco

Series B in 2022
Blanco Services B.V., founded in 2015 and based in Amsterdam, specializes in developing innovative software solutions for client onboarding and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes tailored for asset managers. The company focuses on streamlining asset management procedures, making them faster, more efficient, and cost-effective. Blanco's flagship offerings include a rapid 60-minute client onboarding solution and a fully automated KYC tool that assesses clients' risk appetites through a straightforward online interface. In addition to its technological products, Blanco provides essential compliance services to help wealth and asset managers adhere to regulations, including the Financial Supervision Act and the Money Laundering and Terrorist Prevention Act, as well as upcoming requirements under MiFID II. Through its expertise in the e-brokerage and banking sectors, Blanco aims to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance for its clients.

Blanco

Series A in 2020
Blanco Services B.V., founded in 2015 and based in Amsterdam, specializes in developing innovative software solutions for client onboarding and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes tailored for asset managers. The company focuses on streamlining asset management procedures, making them faster, more efficient, and cost-effective. Blanco's flagship offerings include a rapid 60-minute client onboarding solution and a fully automated KYC tool that assesses clients' risk appetites through a straightforward online interface. In addition to its technological products, Blanco provides essential compliance services to help wealth and asset managers adhere to regulations, including the Financial Supervision Act and the Money Laundering and Terrorist Prevention Act, as well as upcoming requirements under MiFID II. Through its expertise in the e-brokerage and banking sectors, Blanco aims to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance for its clients.

Voicebooking.com

Seed Round in 2019
Voicebooking.com B.V. is a voice-over agency based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, established in 2011. The company specializes in providing professional voice-over recordings for various media applications, including web videos, corporate films, and events. It features a comprehensive platform that offers a diverse database of multilingual voice talent, allowing clients to access instant pricing and quotes. This service enables media and radio stations to conveniently obtain ready voice-over recordings directly from artists, streamlining the process of sourcing high-quality audio content.

Blanco

Seed Round in 2019
Blanco Services B.V., founded in 2015 and based in Amsterdam, specializes in developing innovative software solutions for client onboarding and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes tailored for asset managers. The company focuses on streamlining asset management procedures, making them faster, more efficient, and cost-effective. Blanco's flagship offerings include a rapid 60-minute client onboarding solution and a fully automated KYC tool that assesses clients' risk appetites through a straightforward online interface. In addition to its technological products, Blanco provides essential compliance services to help wealth and asset managers adhere to regulations, including the Financial Supervision Act and the Money Laundering and Terrorist Prevention Act, as well as upcoming requirements under MiFID II. Through its expertise in the e-brokerage and banking sectors, Blanco aims to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance for its clients.
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