Support in raising smart capital for startups and scaleups

After a career in performance management and strategic roles within financial services firms, I set up Transamerica Ventures (TAV) for Aegon in 2013. TAV was a €150 million strategic venture fund. From 2014 we started investing, and as an executive I was responsible for the European portfolio of TAV.

Strong track record and extensive venture capital experience:

Reviewed many pitch decks
Spoke with numerous founders about potential investments in their startups and scaleups
Conducted due diligence on potential portfolio companies
Led dozens of investment rounds
Invested in two startups that have since become unicorns
Realized multiple successful exits
Held various board positions

FundingMatters knows the investor side of the table

With over ten years of venture capital experience, I understand how investors make decisions and what a venture needs to successfully raise funding. I have experience across the full fundraising spectrum: from pre-seed to Series A, B, C, and D.

Broad network

My international network spans the US, UK, Germany, NL, France and other European countries, it includes:

Venture capital investors
Founders
Industry organizations
Government-driven venture initiatives like ROMs, Invest-NL, and impact funds

Thanks to this broad network, I create valuable connections between entrepreneurs and investment partners that match their growth stage and sector.

Sector agnostic

FundingMatters supports startups and scaleups across all sectors and verticals.

“Egbert has an exceptional ability to evaluate business models and craft compelling investment cases. He supported our portfolio both strategically and in-depth, while also serving as a valuable board member during critical funding phases. Founders consistently valued his clear and impactful input.”

Georg Schwegler, MD Highscale Ventures, former CEO Transamerica Ventures

“Working with Egbert on iLost’s strategy and funding has been both valuable and enjoyable. He brings clarity and structure to every step. From refining our growth story to preparing for investor conversations. His sharp insights into cap table dynamics and consistent dependability keep everything running smoothly. Egbert’s straightforward, pragmatic approach and extensive network ensure the right opportunities always come our way. He has both the connections and the mindset to get things done.”

Hanneke Stegweg, Founder and CEO of iLost

"Egbert supported Next Capital through multiple funding rounds, not just as an advisor, but as a true partner. As Board member, he was always clear, calm, and direct. He asked the right questions at the right time and had a radar for where the market and our company were heading. Our weekly conversations shaped both our fundraising strategy and key growth decisions.”

John Patterson, Founder and CEO of NextCapital

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FAQ

What kind of companies does FundingMatters support?

FundingMatters works with ambitious founders and management teams in early-stage or growth-phase ventures and is sector agnostic.

FundingMatters has experience across the full fundraising spectrum: from pre-seed to Series A, B, C, and D.

Can FundingMatters help with company valuation?

Company valuation is a core part of the support process.
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Depending on the maturity of the company and the available data, methods such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), comparable market multiples, or benchmarking against recent deals are used.

The valuation is an outcome of the business case, growth potential, and market.

Are investor introductions included in the service?

Investor introductions are part of the offering when the pitch deck and investment narrative are ready and of high quality.
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FundingMatters maintains an active network of venture capital firms, family offices, and angel investors across the US, UK, Germany, NL, France, Belgium and other European countries.

Introductions are always made selectively and only when there’s a clear alignment between the investor’s focus and the ventures stage, sector, and funding ask.
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The goal is to facilitate meaningful connections that can lead to real engagement, strategic interest, and investment.

What’s the first step to get started?

It starts with a personal meetings with founders, management, and other stakeholders to get to know the team and the company.

From there, a tailored roadmap is created, outlining what’s needed: strategy sessions, business case refinement, pitch deck creation, investor outreach and the funding process itself.

Support in raising smart capital for startups and scaleups

Start now and we will make you stand out

Start now and we will make
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