Portfolio Construction VC x FoF — When it comes to portfolio construction, venture capital funds and fund of funds are distinct investment vehicles with different strategies and objectives. >> Understanding the main differences between these two types of funds is crucial for investors seeking to allocate their capital effectively. << Here, we (Jeroen and myself) will…

Introducing our new Chief of Staff — We reviewed over 150 great applications from outstanding talents over the past six months to hire a Chief of Staff at āltitude. We were seeking for an highly entrepreneurial, motivated and hands-on individual to work in a culture of trust, autonomy and ownership that will enable us to shape this…

Through Automation and Sustainability Technologies — // We are Thesis-Driven with Thematic Elements. >> At āltitude, we focus on early-stage B2B software technologies targeting SMEs, as we recognize the pressing need to bridge the growing Tech Gap. << We envision a remarkable opportunity to invest in scalable solutions that address the automation and sustainability requirements of SMEs. To guide our investment decisions, we…

// It Takes a Village to Raise a Startup. — At āltitude, we aim to create better access, earlier. As we think and operate in ecosystem layers, we started productising our dealflow to access all the incredible people that are under the radar or outside the typical hunting grounds of venture capitalists. // Productising Dealflow Our journey started with a focus on experienced…

// One fund’s rejection is another fund’s triumph. — // The story of the Trojan Horse The story of the Trojan Horse is well-known. First mentioned in the Odyssey, it describes how Greek soldiers were able to take the city of Troy after a fruitless ten-year siege by hiding in a giant wooden horse supposedly left as an offering to the goddess Athena. Often the term…

// The Mighty Angel Long Tail — // The Angel Landscape — A Brief Introduction The Informal VC Market is a major part of the early stage funding curve, which comes way before most VCs even consider to invest. It mainly refers to the investments made by angel investors. So how many angel investors do we actually have in Europe? There are around 340.000 …