Prime Ventures

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.

Andre Baars

CFO and Partner

Sake Bosch

Founder

Thijs Emondts

Partner

Nick Kalliagkopoulos

Partner

Sandeep Kapadia

Venture Partner

Viktoria Oushatova

Associate

Margaret Perchik

Partner

Jelto Kromwijk Smits

Venture Partner

Monish Suri

Partner

Pieter Welten

Partner

Past deals in Benelux

Recharge

Series B in 2021
Recharge is a Netherlands-based company specializing in online prepaid credit and top-up services. Operating from Amsterdam, it aims to simplify the traditionally slow and cumbersome process of online recharge, allowing consumers to quickly and securely acquire phone credit, prepaid credit, and gift cards. Through strategic partnerships with major brands, Recharge offers digital vouchers and manages a global network that facilitates easy access to these services. The company's mission is to become a leader in the online recharge market, making the process accessible anytime and anywhere for users worldwide.

Orderchamp

Series A in 2021
Orderchamp is an online B2B marketplace founded in 2019 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The platform connects independent retailers with brands, facilitating wholesale services that support local communities. By offering a diverse range of product categories, including home goods, fashion accessories, beauty, health, luggage, stationery, and children's items, Orderchamp enables retailers to discover unique products and helps brands reach new sellers in different regions. The company's mission focuses on empowering creators and shop owners worldwide to identify the right sales channels and access quality products.

Leavy.co

Convertible Note in 2020
Leavy.co is a travel app based in London, with additional offices in Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, Rome, and Lisbon, designed for millennials seeking affordable travel options. The platform enables users to rent out their rooms while traveling, facilitating home-sharing and care for fellow travelers. By allowing members to earn cash and points, Leavy.co promotes mobility and unique experiences for a generation that values flexibility and affordability in travel. The app addresses the changing dynamics of work and travel, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing an accessible solution for those who wish to live and explore without financial constraints.

Leavy.co

Seed Round in 2019
Leavy.co is a travel app based in London, with additional offices in Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, Rome, and Lisbon, designed for millennials seeking affordable travel options. The platform enables users to rent out their rooms while traveling, facilitating home-sharing and care for fellow travelers. By allowing members to earn cash and points, Leavy.co promotes mobility and unique experiences for a generation that values flexibility and affordability in travel. The app addresses the changing dynamics of work and travel, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing an accessible solution for those who wish to live and explore without financial constraints.

Recharge

Venture Round in 2019
Recharge is a Netherlands-based company specializing in online prepaid credit and top-up services. Operating from Amsterdam, it aims to simplify the traditionally slow and cumbersome process of online recharge, allowing consumers to quickly and securely acquire phone credit, prepaid credit, and gift cards. Through strategic partnerships with major brands, Recharge offers digital vouchers and manages a global network that facilitates easy access to these services. The company's mission is to become a leader in the online recharge market, making the process accessible anytime and anywhere for users worldwide.

4C Insights

Series C in 2016
4C Insights, Inc. is a data science and media technology company specializing in multi-screen advertising solutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a suite of products that enable activation across multiple platforms, including social media and television. Its flagship platform, Scope by 4C, serves brands, agencies, and media owners by providing insights into consumer behavior and facilitating advertising across various channels and devices. The company leverages a global TV monitoring network and a social affinity database to deliver advertising and content analytics. With a focus on bridging the gap between linear television, streaming video, digital commerce, and social media, 4C Insights has established a significant presence in markets such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Singapore, and operates as a subsidiary of Mediaocean LLC.

SlimPay

Series A in 2015
SlimPay SA, established in 2009, specializes in international recurring payment solutions. Headquartered in Paris, France, with offices across Europe and the US, the company operates a smart payment platform that processes direct debit transactions for subscriptions in multiple currencies, including EUR and GBP. SlimPay offers a range of services, including an embeddable payment iframe for websites and the SOFORT online banking payment method. The company partners with merchants to streamline the payment journey, helping them onboard customers, enhance customer lifetime value, and maximize revenues.

Forcare

Venture Round in 2015
Forcare B.V. is a Dutch software company specializing in healthcare solutions that enhance interoperability among healthcare IT systems. By developing products and services that facilitate the sharing and exchange of patient data, Forcare enables healthcare institutions to connect their existing information systems comprehensively. This interconnectedness allows for a complete view of available patient information, fostering collaboration in the management of clinical data both within and beyond healthcare enterprises. Through its innovative approach, Forcare supports healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality care more efficiently, promoting effective cooperation across various healthcare settings.

4C Insights

Series B in 2014
4C Insights, Inc. is a data science and media technology company specializing in multi-screen advertising solutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a suite of products that enable activation across multiple platforms, including social media and television. Its flagship platform, Scope by 4C, serves brands, agencies, and media owners by providing insights into consumer behavior and facilitating advertising across various channels and devices. The company leverages a global TV monitoring network and a social affinity database to deliver advertising and content analytics. With a focus on bridging the gap between linear television, streaming video, digital commerce, and social media, 4C Insights has established a significant presence in markets such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Singapore, and operates as a subsidiary of Mediaocean LLC.

Intrinsic ID

Venture Round in 2012
Intrinsic ID B.V. is a digital authentication company specializing in security solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded applications. Founded in 2008 and based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, with operations in Korea, the company has developed the SRAM Physical Unclonable Function (SRAM PUF) technology that utilizes manufacturing variations in semiconductors to generate unique IDs and cryptographic keys. Its product offerings include Broadkey, Citadel, Quiddicard, and Quiddikey, which facilitate secure key management, key provisioning, and anti-counterfeiting measures. Intrinsic ID's solutions are employed to enhance the security of payment systems, ensure secure connectivity, authenticate sensors, and protect sensitive military and government data.

Liquavista

Series D in 2010
Liquavista B.V., a display manufacturing company, develops electro-wetting displays in the Netherlands and internationally. It offers LiquavistaBright that offers a combination of brightness in natural light and bold contrast to video; LiquavistaColor, which enables eReader devices to offer bright, full color, and low power video capable displays; and LiquavistaVivid, a transflective mode display, which represents the eReader application. Its products are used in portable and mobile applications, such as phones, watches, cameras, DVD players, and automotive applications. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands with additional offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.

Layar

Series A in 2010
Layar B.V. is a company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that specializes in designing and developing mobile applications. Founded in 2009, it is known for its mobile augmented browser, Layar, which overlays digital information on the camera view of smartphones. This innovative platform enhances user interaction with various categories, such as dining, entertainment, real estate, and tourism, by providing access to educational and useful content. By incorporating interactive digital elements like video messages and social network links, Layar aims to transform how people discover and engage with their environments, catering to a growing audience of tech-savvy consumers interested in augmented reality experiences.

Liquavista

Series C in 2009
Liquavista B.V., a display manufacturing company, develops electro-wetting displays in the Netherlands and internationally. It offers LiquavistaBright that offers a combination of brightness in natural light and bold contrast to video; LiquavistaColor, which enables eReader devices to offer bright, full color, and low power video capable displays; and LiquavistaVivid, a transflective mode display, which represents the eReader application. Its products are used in portable and mobile applications, such as phones, watches, cameras, DVD players, and automotive applications. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands with additional offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.

Greetz

Series B in 2009
Greetz is a Dutch e-commerce business specializing in personalized greeting cards and gifts. Customers can design and customize cards online, which are then locally printed and shipped. As the market leader in the Netherlands, Greetz has demonstrated success and is now expanding internationally.

eBuddy

Series B in 2008
eBuddy is a messaging solutions provider, founded in 2003, offering web and mobile services. It pioneered the first independent, web-based instant messaging service, rebranding to eBuddy in 2006. The company's primary products are eBuddy Chat, an online messenger aggregating MSN, Yahoo, Gtalk, Facebook, ICQ, and AIM accounts, available on web and various mobile platforms; and XMS, a real-time messaging app for smartphones launched in 2011. Privately-held, eBuddy is backed by Prime Technology Ventures and Lowland Capital Partners, and is headquartered in Amsterdam with offices in San Francisco and Singapore.

Greetz

Series A in 2007
Greetz is a Dutch e-commerce business specializing in personalized greeting cards and gifts. Customers can design and customize cards online, which are then locally printed and shipped. As the market leader in the Netherlands, Greetz has demonstrated success and is now expanding internationally.

Q-Go

Series B in 2000
Q-go is a global leader in next-generation online customer service, specializing in SaaS-based solutions for various industries, including financial services, airlines, and telecommunications. The company's innovative software is designed to enhance customer interactions across multiple platforms, such as websites, call centers, mobile devices, and virtual assistants. Utilizing advanced semantic technology and industry-specific domain dictionaries, Q-go's solution allows customers to ask questions in their own words, efficiently understanding and responding to inquiries with high accuracy. This approach not only improves the quality of customer experiences but also guarantees a return on investment within six months. With a strong client portfolio that includes major brands like Air France-KLM, ING, and Deutsche Telekom, Q-go is headquartered in Amsterdam and operates additional offices in several key cities worldwide. Founded in 1999, Q-go continues to drive significant improvements in self-service capabilities and customer insight for its clients.
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