Prime Ventures

Prime Ventures is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1999, primarily focused on early-stage investments in technology and related sectors across Europe. The firm specializes in providing growth capital for companies at the seed stage to pre-IPO phase, with a particular emphasis on Series A and B funding rounds, as well as expansion stages. Its investment strategy targets the information and communication technology sector, including software, semiconductor, digital media, e-commerce, and clean technology. Based in Amsterdam, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and Noord-Brabant, Prime Ventures manages over €700 million in committed capital and prefers to invest €5 million to €15 million initially, with the potential for additional funding in subsequent rounds. The firm typically takes minority stakes and aims to hold board positions in its portfolio companies, leveraging its capital, experience, and network to guide them towards becoming global leaders. Prime Ventures focuses its investments primarily in the Benelux countries, the United Kingdom, France, Finland, Sweden, and other Nordic regions.

André Baars

CFO

Sake Bosch

Managing Partner

Saumitra Dubey

Associate

Thijs Emondts

Principal

Martijn Van Heeswijk

Associate

Joost Holleman

Managing Partner

Roel de Hoop

Partner

Nick Kalliagkopoulos

Partner

Margaret Perchik

Principal

Monish Suri

Partner

Pieter Welten

Partner

Past deals in Amsterdam

TerraPay

Series B in 2023
TerraPay, a mobile-first international payment network, has been founded with the vision to send money to any mobile. TerraPay interconnects financial services providers -- mobile wallet service providers, money transfer operators, banks and payment platforms – to create a “one network” for secure and seamless transnational movement of funds. The network facilitates a broad transaction set including interpersonal transfers, e-payments and government disbursements. TerraPay is platform agnostic and supports standard open APIs for integration with any mobile wallet provider. Through a single connection, partners gain access to a global payment network enabling rapid services up-scaling whilst minimizing Opex and Capex investments. As a fully regulated financial intermediary services network, TerraPay offers services beyond principal core transaction, routing and processing functions and assumes end-to-end responsibility for, regulatory compliance foreign exchange management and funds settlement.

Recharge

Series B in 2021
Recharge, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in simplifying the process of prepaid credit and top-up services. The company aims to disrupt the traditional, often slow market by providing a fast, safe, and convenient online recharge experience for customers worldwide. With a focus on accessibility, Recharge seeks to offer its services anytime and anywhere, catering to a diverse range of users. The company is dedicated to expanding its presence in the online recharge sector and is actively seeking talented professionals to support its growth and innovation in this rapidly evolving industry.

Orderchamp

Series A in 2021
Orderchamp Bv operates an online B2B marketplace that connects independent retailers with a diverse range of brands, facilitating a more efficient wholesale model. Founded in 2019 and based in Amsterdam, the company aims to empower local communities by helping retailers curate unique product offerings. The platform features various categories, including home, fashion accessories, beauty, health, luggage, stationery, and products for children, allowing retailers to discover quality items and enabling brands to reach new markets. By addressing the inefficiencies in the traditional wholesale system, Orderchamp seeks to foster collaboration between creators and shop owners, supporting their mutual success in a rapidly evolving retail landscape.

TerraPay

Venture Round in 2020
TerraPay, a mobile-first international payment network, has been founded with the vision to send money to any mobile. TerraPay interconnects financial services providers -- mobile wallet service providers, money transfer operators, banks and payment platforms – to create a “one network” for secure and seamless transnational movement of funds. The network facilitates a broad transaction set including interpersonal transfers, e-payments and government disbursements. TerraPay is platform agnostic and supports standard open APIs for integration with any mobile wallet provider. Through a single connection, partners gain access to a global payment network enabling rapid services up-scaling whilst minimizing Opex and Capex investments. As a fully regulated financial intermediary services network, TerraPay offers services beyond principal core transaction, routing and processing functions and assumes end-to-end responsibility for, regulatory compliance foreign exchange management and funds settlement.

Recharge

Venture Round in 2019
Recharge, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in simplifying the process of prepaid credit and top-up services. The company aims to disrupt the traditional, often slow market by providing a fast, safe, and convenient online recharge experience for customers worldwide. With a focus on accessibility, Recharge seeks to offer its services anytime and anywhere, catering to a diverse range of users. The company is dedicated to expanding its presence in the online recharge sector and is actively seeking talented professionals to support its growth and innovation in this rapidly evolving industry.

Tripaneer

Series A in 2017
Tripaneer B.V., founded in 2012 and headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands, operates a travel platform that enables users to discover, compare, and book educational-themed travel experiences worldwide. The platform focuses on enriching individuals' lives through unique journeys that promote personal growth and happiness. Tripaneer offers a diverse range of experiences, including mindful yoga retreats, safaris, and surf camps, all organized by local experts. By facilitating access to these theme-based experiences, the company aims to create lasting memories for travelers while encouraging them to explore their abilities and interests.

SlimPay

Series A in 2015
SlimPay SA is a leading European provider of a smart recurring payment platform that specializes in subscription payments through direct debit and credit card processing. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, with additional offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, London, and San Francisco, SlimPay offers solutions that help merchants onboard customers and enhance their revenue potential. Its key offerings include an embeddable payment iframe called Checkout, which integrates seamlessly into websites, and SOFORT, an online direct payment method that utilizes online banking without requiring registration. SlimPay's platform processes payments in both EURO and GBP, catering to various fixed and variable payment plans, and aims to maximize customer lifetime value for businesses across Europe.

Takeaway.com

Series B in 2014
Takeaway.com operates as an online food delivery marketplace primarily in Continental Europe and Israel. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company connects consumers with over 31,000 restaurants, offering a diverse range of food options. It collaborates mainly with restaurants that provide delivery services, while also offering its own delivery services in 23 European cities across five countries for establishments that do not deliver independently. Takeaway.com has established a significant presence in markets including the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, and Portugal, making it a prominent player in the food delivery industry.

Takeaway.com

Series A in 2012
Takeaway.com operates as an online food delivery marketplace primarily in Continental Europe and Israel. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company connects consumers with over 31,000 restaurants, offering a diverse range of food options. It collaborates mainly with restaurants that provide delivery services, while also offering its own delivery services in 23 European cities across five countries for establishments that do not deliver independently. Takeaway.com has established a significant presence in markets including the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, and Portugal, making it a prominent player in the food delivery industry.

Layar

Series A in 2010
Layar B.V. designs and develops mobile phone application. It offers Layar, a mobile augmented browser that provides information on top of the camera display view in various categories, including eating and drinking, entertainment and leisure, games, government, health care, local search and directory services, real estate, retail, schools and universities, social networks and communities, tourism, transportation, and weather. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Greetz

Series B in 2009
Greetz BV is an online platform based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in personalized greeting cards and gifts. Founded in 2004, the company offers a variety of products, including flowers, chocolates, greeting cards, drinks, balloons, cakes, and other unique surprises such as beauty products and personalized items. Greetz provides an innovative service called MyGreetz, which includes an address book and calendar to help customers manage and send their cards and gifts efficiently. The platform allows users to create and customize their selections through a user-friendly application accessible via desktop, tablet, or mobile devices. Serving both private and commercial customers, Greetz has established itself as a market leader in the Netherlands and is actively pursuing international expansion. As of 2018, Greetz operates as a subsidiary of PhotoBox Limited.

eBuddy

Series B in 2008
eBuddy is a messaging solutions provider that offers web and mobile applications for users to communicate across various platforms. Founded in 2003, the company initially launched e-Messenger, the first independent web browser-based instant messaging service, and rebranded to eBuddy in 2006. Its flagship products include eBuddy Chat, which allows users with accounts from popular messaging services like Facebook Chat, MSN, and Google Talk to chat for free in a single interface, and XMS, a real-time messaging app for smartphones that enables unlimited messaging through internet connectivity. XMS, launched in 2011, is compatible with multiple smartphone operating systems, including iOS and Android. Headquartered in Amsterdam, eBuddy has additional offices in San Francisco and Singapore and is supported by investors such as Prime Technology Ventures and Lowland Capital Partners. The company has garnered significant user engagement, facilitating millions of global conversations monthly.

Greetz

Series A in 2007
Greetz BV is an online platform based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in personalized greeting cards and gifts. Founded in 2004, the company offers a variety of products, including flowers, chocolates, greeting cards, drinks, balloons, cakes, and other unique surprises such as beauty products and personalized items. Greetz provides an innovative service called MyGreetz, which includes an address book and calendar to help customers manage and send their cards and gifts efficiently. The platform allows users to create and customize their selections through a user-friendly application accessible via desktop, tablet, or mobile devices. Serving both private and commercial customers, Greetz has established itself as a market leader in the Netherlands and is actively pursuing international expansion. As of 2018, Greetz operates as a subsidiary of PhotoBox Limited.

Q-go

Series B in 2000
Q-go is a global leader in next generation online customer service, and offers online and mobile customer service solutions for the financial services, airlines and telecommunications industries. Q-go's SaaS-based solution is available in many languages, and is powered by comprehensive, industry-specific domain dictionaries, millions of customer interactions, and the most advanced semantic technology available. The software is available for websites, call centers, intranets, mobile, ATM and virtual assistants, and Q-go offers a guaranteed return on investment (ROI) within six months. Unlike typical search and knowledge-base technology, Q-go's application understands what customers are asking on your website, mobile and other channels, and allows your online customers to ask questions in their own words. It understands what your customers are asking, rapidly deciphers their question grammatically and semantically, and delivers the right answer, the first time. The result is the highest quality customer experience and service, an immediate and guaranteed reduction in costs, a significant increase in self-service penetration, online conversion and real-time customer insight. Q-go customers include leading financial institutions and other globally recognized brands including Air France-KLM, ING, ABN AMRO, BBVA, VISA, Deutsche Telekom, T-Systems, and Movistar. Founded in 1999, Q-go is headquartered in Amsterdam and has additional offices in Barcelona, Madrid, Bonn, Munich, Zürich, New York and San Francisco. Learn more at http://www.q-go.com.