Slingshot Ventures
Slingshot Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2014. The firm specializes in early, mid, and late-stage investments, focusing primarily on technology, e-commerce, and B2C and B2B2C sectors. Slingshot Ventures targets companies with revenues exceeding €0.05 million, aiming to invest between €0.5 million and €10 million in initial funding, with the potential for follow-on investments of the same amount. The firm's investment strategy is centered on backing ambitious entrepreneurs and helping them accelerate growth through its extensive knowledge and international network. Slingshot Ventures manages a diverse portfolio of companies primarily based in the Netherlands, with cross-border ambitions, including notable investments in brands such as VanMoof and Wonderkind.
Operator of the digital fashion house intended to provide digital-only dress on the blockchain. The company's fashion house specializes in hyperrealistic digital fashion experiences, enabling clients to experience end-to-end 3D narratives that can be used and traded in virtual realities.
Operator of a retail technology system intended to empower retailers to run their shops without staff and workers. The company's unmanned shopping model converts unused space in the hotel lobby into incremental revenue with increased guest satisfaction and reduced staff handling, enabling retail shop owners with technology and supplier platforms to take care of every aspect of their shops for optimal performance and minimal hassle.
Developer of a curated online marketplace intended to sell overstock interior designing products from various brands. The company's marketplace charges a fee from brands to sell their products and these products include furniture, bathroom fittings, and designer lights and receive updates on the collections, enabling customers to realize their conceptualized interior decoration using furniture and decorative accessories.
Developer of a curated online marketplace intended to sell overstock interior designing products from various brands. The company's marketplace charges a fee from brands to sell their products and these products include furniture, bathroom fittings, and designer lights and receive updates on the collections, enabling customers to realize their conceptualized interior decoration using furniture and decorative accessories.
Swishfund Nederland B.V., founded in 2016 and based in Bussum, the Netherlands, specializes in online business lending services tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company offers short-term loans ranging from three to six months, allowing businesses to access flexible financing quickly to seize growth opportunities. Swishfund's platform simplifies the loan application process by automating it and employing algorithms that evaluate both objective and subjective factors to predict loan repayment likelihood. This efficient approach eliminates lengthy paperwork and enables entrepreneurs to focus on business development rather than financial concerns. Additionally, repayment is fully automated, enhancing the convenience of managing loans for its clients.
Swishfund Nederland B.V., founded in 2016 and based in Bussum, the Netherlands, specializes in online business lending services tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company offers short-term loans ranging from three to six months, allowing businesses to access flexible financing quickly to seize growth opportunities. Swishfund's platform simplifies the loan application process by automating it and employing algorithms that evaluate both objective and subjective factors to predict loan repayment likelihood. This efficient approach eliminates lengthy paperwork and enables entrepreneurs to focus on business development rather than financial concerns. Additionally, repayment is fully automated, enhancing the convenience of managing loans for its clients.
Temper B.V. is an online marketplace that connects freelance professionals with companies in the hospitality sector. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the platform is designed to facilitate the search for freelance jobs across various sectors. It enables users to find suitable work contracts based on project requirements and their individual skills. By allowing companies to access a pool of freelancers for shift-based work, Temper effectively helps businesses meet their staffing needs while providing freelancers with opportunities to secure work in the hospitality industry.
VanMoof B.V., founded in 2008 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in the design and manufacture of urban e-bikes aimed at enhancing commuting for city dwellers. The company's product lineup includes the SmartBike, Electrified S, and Standard models, all equipped with advanced features such as a touch unlock system, anti-theft mechanisms, and integrated electronic locks. These bikes are designed to provide a fast, smart, and stylish means of transportation while promoting sustainability. Additionally, VanMoof offers various bicycle accessories, including locks and carriers, and sells its products through both physical stores and online platforms.
Wonderkind Global B.V., based in Amsterdam, operates a programmatic job advertising platform designed to enhance recruitment marketing for corporates and staffing agencies. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to identify and engage both passive and active job seekers by advertising across 90% of the internet, including social media, Google, and popular apps. Wonderkind focuses on hyper-targeting ideal candidates by analyzing demographics, interests, and online behavior, thereby moving away from traditional resume-based hiring methods. The company creates high-performing ads through extensive A/B testing of content, visuals, and channels, ensuring that recruitment campaigns resonate with the intended audience. By strategically placing job advertisements where potential candidates are most likely to be engaged, Wonderkind aims to streamline the hiring process and reduce the time it takes to fill positions.
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