Prime Ventures, established in 1999, is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with additional offices in the UK. It specializes in growth capital and seed to pre-IPO investments, focusing on Series A and B rounds, with a typical initial investment of €5-15 million. The firm concentrates on technology and related industries, such as software, consumer internet, e-commerce, and digital media, primarily in Europe, particularly the Benelux countries, the UK, and the Nordic region. Prime Ventures aims to be the lead investor, taking a minority stake and board position, and can co-invest. It manages over €700 million in committed capital, leveraging its capital, experience, and network to actively guide portfolio companies towards global leadership.
Museumplein 5A (P.O. Box 51129, 1007 EC) 1071 DJ Amsterdam The Netherlands
Andre Baars
Finance Director
Sake Bosch
Managing Partner
Thijs Emondts
Partner
Nick Kalliagkopoulos
Partner
Viktoria Oushatova
Associate
Margaret Perchik
Partner
Jelto Kromwijk Smits
Partner
Monish Suri
Partner
Pieter Welten
Partner
Past deals in Amsterdam
Recharge
Series B in 2021
Recharge is a B2C prepaid payments platform operating multiple digital storefronts including Recharge.com and Startselect.com. With its mission to 'Make Prepaid Easy,' the company distributes over 16,000 different types of digital vouchers and prepaid products, for large prepaid categories such as e-gift, shopping, and gaming cards, prepaid money cards, and international mobile and cross-border top ups. Through providing consumers with simple access to these Prepaid Payment Products they are driving a new era of accessibility to financial empowerment, giving consumers greater spending control and flexibility on their terms. Founded in 2010, today they operate in over 180 markets whilst headquartered in Amsterdam. The company is backed by Prime Ventures, Smartfin, Committed Capital and BlackRock raising ~$75M in Series A & B rounds to date.
Orderchamp
Series A in 2021
Orderchamp is an online B2B marketplace that connects independent retailers with brands, facilitating wholesale transactions for local communities. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the platform enables creators and shop owners globally to identify suitable sales channels and access a diverse range of unique products. Orderchamp offers a wide selection of categories, including home, living, fashion accessories, beauty, health, luggage, stationery, and kids and baby products. This comprehensive approach allows retailers to discover quality products while providing brands with opportunities to reach new markets.
Recharge
Venture Round in 2019
Recharge is a B2C prepaid payments platform operating multiple digital storefronts including Recharge.com and Startselect.com. With its mission to 'Make Prepaid Easy,' the company distributes over 16,000 different types of digital vouchers and prepaid products, for large prepaid categories such as e-gift, shopping, and gaming cards, prepaid money cards, and international mobile and cross-border top ups. Through providing consumers with simple access to these Prepaid Payment Products they are driving a new era of accessibility to financial empowerment, giving consumers greater spending control and flexibility on their terms. Founded in 2010, today they operate in over 180 markets whilst headquartered in Amsterdam. The company is backed by Prime Ventures, Smartfin, Committed Capital and BlackRock raising ~$75M in Series A & B rounds to date.
Layar
Series A in 2010
Layar B.V., founded in 2009 and headquartered in Amsterdam, designs and develops a mobile augmented reality browser known as Layar. This application enhances the user experience by overlaying information on the camera display across various categories, such as entertainment, dining, healthcare, real estate, and tourism. Layar's platform allows for interactive digital content, including videos, music, and links to social networks, enabling brands to engage with a growing audience of technologically inclined consumers. By integrating digital experiences with the physical world, Layar aims to transform how people discover and interact with relevant information.
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