Frank Appeldoorn
Managing Partner at Arches CapitalFrank is managing partner at Arches Capital and has the following vision when it comes to investors: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
He gets out of bed every day to support tech companies to grow fast and do good for the world. My focus is on companies that do things differently – innovate – and don’t create yet another additional feature. I believe the next big thing can come from Holland.
Q&A with Frank Appeldoorn
Q. So can you share a bit about yourself?
A. My name is Frank Appeldoorn. I’m the founder and managing partner of Arches Capital, which is a large angel syndicate. We have a hundred angels, and we invest in business-to-business software startups. Our goal is to help software startups grow as effectively as possible during their high-speed growth phases.
Q. What is your role on the advisory board of ASIF?
A. My role is as one of the experts in the venture capital and angel investment field. That’s where my expertise lies, and I support the board with it. This includes guidance on managing an angel community, navigating follow-on rounds, and sometimes reviewing deals to validate them. That’s how I help and support the board.
Q. How do you see your role on the advisory board contributing to the success of ASIF Ventures?
A. I try to help the board members as much as possible in achieving their individual goals and fulfilling their mandates for the portfolio. This support could involve deal flow, deal validation, or the closing process—like reviewing specific terms or determining what’s normal or not, especially on the CLA. It could also extend to later stages, such as identifying angels with specific expertise or finding VCs for follow-on rounds with capacity and willingness to invest.
Q. And finally, how do you believe ASIF Ventures supports and adds value to the Amsterdam startup and VC ecosystem?
A. I believe ASIF adds value not only through its investments but also through its activities, like PitchXL, Demo Day, and the support provided to startups. Beyond just managing its portfolio, ASIF contributes to the broader ecosystem by engaging with other startups and sharing knowledge through its activities. This helps elevate the entire Amsterdam startup and VC ecosystem.
Managing Partner at Arches CapitalFrank is managing partner at Arches Capital and has the following vision when it comes to investors: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
He gets out of bed every day to support tech companies to grow fast and do good for the world. My focus is on companies that do things differently – innovate – and don’t create yet another additional feature. I believe the next big thing can come from Holland.
Q&A with Frank Appeldoorn
Q. So can you share a bit about yourself?
A. My name is Frank Appeldoorn. I’m the founder and managing partner of Arches Capital, which is a large angel syndicate. We have a hundred angels, and we invest in business-to-business software startups. Our goal is to help software startups grow as effectively as possible during their high-speed growth phases.
Q. What is your role on the advisory board of ASIF?
A. My role is as one of the experts in the venture capital and angel investment field. That’s where my expertise lies, and I support the board with it. This includes guidance on managing an angel community, navigating follow-on rounds, and sometimes reviewing deals to validate them. That’s how I help and support the board.
Q. How do you see your role on the advisory board contributing to the success of ASIF Ventures?
A. I try to help the board members as much as possible in achieving their individual goals and fulfilling their mandates for the portfolio. This support could involve deal flow, deal validation, or the closing process—like reviewing specific terms or determining what’s normal or not, especially on the CLA. It could also extend to later stages, such as identifying angels with specific expertise or finding VCs for follow-on rounds with capacity and willingness to invest.
Q. And finally, how do you believe ASIF Ventures supports and adds value to the Amsterdam startup and VC ecosystem?
A. I believe ASIF adds value not only through its investments but also through its activities, like PitchXL, Demo Day, and the support provided to startups. Beyond just managing its portfolio, ASIF contributes to the broader ecosystem by engaging with other startups and sharing knowledge through its activities. This helps elevate the entire Amsterdam startup and VC ecosystem.
Managing Partner at Arches CapitalFrank is managing partner at Arches Capital and has the following vision when it comes to investors: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
He gets out of bed every day to support tech companies to grow fast and do good for the world. My focus is on companies that do things differently – innovate – and don’t create yet another additional feature. I believe the next big thing can come from Holland.
Q&A with Frank Appeldoorn
Q. So can you share a bit about yourself?
A. My name is Frank Appeldoorn. I’m the founder and managing partner of Arches Capital, which is a large angel syndicate. We have a hundred angels, and we invest in business-to-business software startups. Our goal is to help software startups grow as effectively as possible during their high-speed growth phases.
Q. What is your role on the advisory board of ASIF?
A. My role is as one of the experts in the venture capital and angel investment field. That’s where my expertise lies, and I support the board with it. This includes guidance on managing an angel community, navigating follow-on rounds, and sometimes reviewing deals to validate them. That’s how I help and support the board.
Q. How do you see your role on the advisory board contributing to the success of ASIF Ventures?
A. I try to help the board members as much as possible in achieving their individual goals and fulfilling their mandates for the portfolio. This support could involve deal flow, deal validation, or the closing process—like reviewing specific terms or determining what’s normal or not, especially on the CLA. It could also extend to later stages, such as identifying angels with specific expertise or finding VCs for follow-on rounds with capacity and willingness to invest.
Q. And finally, how do you believe ASIF Ventures supports and adds value to the Amsterdam startup and VC ecosystem?
A. I believe ASIF adds value not only through its investments but also through its activities, like PitchXL, Demo Day, and the support provided to startups. Beyond just managing its portfolio, ASIF contributes to the broader ecosystem by engaging with other startups and sharing knowledge through its activities. This helps elevate the entire Amsterdam startup and VC ecosystem.