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Episode 21 - Fundraising Founder: Emily Firth - TruthWorksIn this episode, Laurie Lancee speaks with Emily Firth, co-founder of TruthWorks.TruthWorks is doing for HR consulting what Booking.com did for travel. A digital talent marketplace where organisations can find, compare and book trusted People and Culture experts on demand. No six-month procurement cycles, no opaque agency fees. Just the right expert, ready to go.HR consulting is a €50B market growing 7% year on year. But it still runs on legacy models that serve neither buyers nor experts well. TruthWorks is changing that. In just 2.5 months since launch, they have 50+ clients, 120+ experts and over €350K in GMV.We discuss the problem with legacy HR consulting, how TruthWorks verifies and scales quality, what their 70% repeat booking rate says about product-market fit, and why AI makes this model stronger, not weaker.Key Metrics: Sector: HR Tech / Marketplace Country: Netherlands Business model: Two-sided marketplaceMarket: €50B global HR consulting market (SHRM) Traction: 50+ clients, 120+ experts, €350K+ GMV in 2.5 monthsRaising: €450,000 seed roundListen to the full episode on AtVenture DealFlow. More: www.atventureplatform.com See you at the next great deal!

Episode 20 - Fundraising Founder: Catharina Savelkoul - legml.aiIn this episode, Laurie Lancee speaks with Catharina Savelkoul, co-founder and CEO of legml.ai.legml.ai is building the platform that brings sovereign, customised AI to every organisation. Not a chatbot. The actual infrastructure to deploy private, fine-tuned AI models inside a company's own systems, in hours rather than months.95% of enterprise AI pilots fail. The reason is structural: regulated companies cannot send confidential data to public APIs, generic models don't understand internal workflows, and traditional implementation takes six to twelve months. legml.ai solves all three by automating data curation, fine-tuning, and deployment inside the client's own infrastructure. Data never leaves.We discuss how Catharina found her co-founder Mo on LinkedIn, why their sector-specific models outperform much larger frontier models, and why she believes the biggest barrier to AI adoption is not the technology but trust.Key Metrics:Sector: Deeptech / AICountry: Netherlands / FranceBusiness model: B2B, deployment fee + monthly subscriptionMarket: €12 trillion enterprise AI opportunityValue proposition: Private, fine-tuned AI deployed inside your own infrastructure, in hours not monthsListen to the full episode on AtVenture DealFlow. More: www.atventureplatform.com See you at the next great deal!

Episode 19 - Fundraising Founder: Mahmoud el Wakil - HomemadeIn this episode, Laurie Lancee speaks with Mahmoud el Wakil, fundraising founder of Homemade.Homemade is building the Airbnb of food delivery. A platform that connects people who love to cook from home with customers looking for affordable, authentic, high-quality meals. Chefs start their restaurant from home with zero upfront cost and personally deliver to neighbours within a few kilometres.With 2,000+ chef sign-ups, 10K+ app users, €10K+ MRR and 7 cities live across the Netherlands, Homemade is proving that real food, real connection and a sustainable business model can beat the giants.We discuss the idea behind Homemade, the business model, how they tackle logistics without a delivery fleet, and why Mahmoud believes distribution is the most important skill right now.Key Metrics:Sector: Marketplaces / FoodTechCountry: The NetherlandsBusiness model: Commission-based marketplace (10-14%)Market: Dutch food delivery (€10B TAM) / Global ($460B TAM)Traction: 10K+ app sign-ups, €10K+ MRR, 7 cities live, 2,000+ chef sign-upsValue proposition: Home-cooked food, chef-delivered, 35-40% cheaper than mainstream appsListen to the full episode on AtVenture DealFlow.More: www.atventureplatform.comSee you at the next great deal!

Episode 18 - Fundraising Founder: Anna Brueva- ChemReclam.In this episode, Laurie Lancee speaks with Anna Brueva, fundraising founder of ChemReclaim.ChemReclaim develops nanomaterials from precious and rare earth metals, enabling industries like semiconductors and advanced ceramics to reduce material usage while improving performance.With increasing pressure on supply chains and pricing, driven by Europe’s dependence on imported rare earth metals, ChemReclaim offers a solution that can reduce metal usage by up to 5 to 10 times, translating into significant cost savings for customers.We discuss the technology behind their materials, the market opportunity in nanomaterials, and how ChemReclaim is positioning itself within critical supply chains.Key Metrics:Sector: DeepTech / Advanced MaterialsCountry: the NetherlandsBusiness model: B2B materials technologyMarket: Nanomaterials for semiconductors, energy and ceramicsMarket size: €9-9.5bn global market, €200–300m target segmentValue proposition: Reduce metal usage while improving performanceListen to the full episode on AtVenture DealFlow.More: www.atventureplatform.comSee you at the next great deal!

Episode 17 - Fundraising Founder: Lili Vogelsang- fredieIn this episode, Laurie Lancee speaks with Lili Vogelsang, founder of fredie. fredie is building what they describe as a Duolingo for social skills. The platform helps Gen-Z practice real life social interactions, build confidence, and eventually form meaningful friendships offline. Loneliness among young people is increasingly described as a global issue. Despite being the most connected generation online, Gen-Z is also one of the loneliest. Some studies suggest that more than half of Gen-Z experiences loneliness. fredie focuses on improving what founder Lili Vogelsang calls Social Quotient (SQ). Just like IQ measures intelligence and EQ emotional intelligence, SQ relates to our ability to connect with others. In this conversation we discuss the loneliness epidemic, how social skills can be trained, and why even a few minutes of daily practice may improve confidence in social situations. Key insight from the episode: “Two to three minutes of practice per day can already improve your social skills.” Key Metrics:Sector: Social tech / consumer wellbeing Country: GermanyBusiness model: Freemium app B2CTarget users: Gen ZProduct: Social skills training platform Listen to the full episode on AtVenture DealFlow. More: www.atventureplatform.com See you at the next great deal!

Episode 16 - Fundraising Founders: Tijn Baart, Levi Baart and Stefan Wijdenes- GoodooIn this episode of AtVenture Dealflow, host Laurie Lancee speaks with Tijn Baart, Levi Baart and Stefan Wijdenes, co-founders of Goodoo,a Dutch plant-based ice cream brand redefining indulgence through sustainability.Founded in Amsterdam, Goodoo creates creamy ice cream made from plant based ingredients, including upcycled cashews via Johnny Cashew and rescued fruit streams.What started with a food truck selling ice pops at festivals has grown into a national brand.Goodoo is one of the few emerging ice cream brands in the Netherlands successfully building both retail and horeca distribution, a combination usually dominated by large FMCG brands.Goodoo products are now available at various supermarkets: Albert Heijn, PLUS, Dekamarkt, Boon’s Market and more than 650 horeca locations.In 2025 the company generated nearly 2m EUR revenue and sold more than 2.5 million units.Goodoo is currently raising 1m EUR to reach profitability and continue scaling.Their Broccoli crowdfunding campaign has already surpassed 500k EUR.In this episode we discussbuilding a B2B2C consumer brandscaling retail and horeca distributionmanaging seasonality in ice creamworking capital and production partnershipsgrowing a sustainable food brandKey MetricsSector: Consumer Goods, Food and sustainabilityCountry: NetherlandsRevenue: 1.9m EUR in 2025Units sold: 2.5M annuallyDistribution: 2100+ retail stores and 650 horeca locationsStage: Seed🎧 Listen to the full episode on AtVenture DealFlow.More: www.atventureplatform.comSee you at the next great deal!

Episode 15 | Investor spotlight: Warnyta MinnaardIn this episode of AtVenture DealFlow, host Laurie Lancee speaks with Warnyta Minnaard, active angel investor and member of the Health Investment Committee at AtVenture Platform.Warnyta previously worked as an investment manager at Noaber and Donor Impact Invest Fund. Today, she combines impact driven angel investing with her work as co founder of Missie Tumor Onbekend and project manager at the Netherlands Cancer Agenda, where she focuses on improving oncology care and access to innovation.Her perspective on investing is shaped by personal experience, deep sector knowledge, and a strong belief that impact, credibility, and long term system integration matter more than fast hype.🎯 Why listenWhat Warnyta looks for when evaluating very early stage health startupsWhy founder motivation and credibility matter more than polished decksHow health innovations should integrate into existing care and reimbursement systemsWhat traction looks like when revenue is not there yetHonest advice for both founders and first time angel investors💡 Key focus areasInvestment focus: Health and impact driven innovationPreferred stage: Pre seed and seedGeography: NetherlandsValue add: oncology network, health system insight, strategic sparringInvestor lens: impact first, scalable through systems, equitable access👉 Listen now on Spotify or YouTube and join us at the next great deal.🔗 More: www.atventureplatform.com

Episode 14 - Fundraising Founder: Femke Delissen- PAVAIn this episode of AtVenture Dealflow, host Laurie Lancee speaks with Femke Delissen, co-founder of PAVA, an Amsterdam-based HealthTech startup using privacy friendly WiFi based motion sensing to support elderly care.Healthcare systems face a structural crisis driven by an ageing population and severe staff shortages. While motion monitoring can significantly improve care quality and efficiency, existing solutions are often invasive, expensive or poorly integrated into daily workflows.PAVA introduces a non invasive WiFi based sensing layer that translates movement into real time insights on activity, safety and lifestyle patterns without cameras or wearables. The solution helps care teams reduce unnecessary checks, prevent incidents such as wandering or falls and deliver more dignified care.Founded by three AI graduates, PAVA bridges proven WiFi sensing technology with the realities of elderly care workflows. The company focuses on being a universal sensing layer that integrates seamlessly via APIs into existing healthcare systems.Key metrics Sector: HealthTech Elderly Care Country: Netherlands Business model: B2B SaaS paid per bed per month Stage: Pre-seed Traction: Paid 6-month pilot with ViVa zorggroep, selected for YES Delft Accelerator and InnovationQuarter HealthTech Accelerator Funding Round: Non dilutive funding €411K EFRO Kansen voor West III grant and €150K Rabobank Innovation Loan + fundraising €200K via SAFE to match awarded subsidy🎧 Listen to the full episode on AtVenture DealFlow.More: www.atventureplatform.comSee you at the next great deal!

Episode 13 - Fundraising Founders: Ania Ullmann & Yair Kira - YedaIn this episode of AtVenture Dealflow, host Laurie Lancee speaks with Anna Maria Ullmann and Yair Kira, founders of Yeda, a Berlin-based women’s health startup.Yeda is building the first bra for the pelvic floor: a wearable device designed for daily use, combining immediate support with long-term muscle strengthening.The company started from personal experience. Co-founder Yair saw first-hand how pelvic floor problems affected his mother and how limited existing solutions were.As the founders say:“Our life begins in our mother’s pelvic floor – let’s take care of it.”Pelvic floor weakness affects 50% of women, particularly post-partum and during menopause, yet remains a largely underserved area within a €130B+ global women’s health market.Key MetricsSector: Health / Wellbeing (FemTech)Country: GermanyBusiness model: B2C + B2BStage: Pre-seedMarket: €130B+ global women’s health marketTraction:137 pre-sold units via crowdfunding, achieved with only €500 total marketing spendFunding round: €450k target | €200k committed🎧 Listen to the full episode on AtVenture DealFlow.More: www.atventureplatform.comSee you at the next great deal!

Episode 12 - Fundraising Founder: Julia Minici – AfterwindIn this episode of AtVenture DealFlow, host Laurie Lancee speaks with Julia Minici, co-founder and CEO of Afterwind.Afterwind is a Swedish deep tech company focused on true recycling of wind turbine blades and other hard-to-recycle glass fibre composite materials.As wind energy scales across Europe, a massive waste problem is emerging. Wind turbine blades have a lifespan of 15–20 years, after which most end up in landfill or incineration, destroying valuable material and creating long-term environmental harm.Afterwind addresses this challenge by transforming end-of-life composite materials into high-quality raw materials that can be reused in industrial value chains. Using a combination of mechanical and chemical recycling, the company aims to recover over 95% of material value while avoiding downcycling.In this episode, Julia shares how her transition from a senior career at JP Morgan to deep tech entrepreneurship led her to build capital-intensive climate infrastructure, why composite waste is one of the biggest blind spots of the energy transition, and what it takes to scale circular materials across borders.Key Metrics: AfterwindSector: Deep Tech / Circular Materials / Climate InfrastructureBusiness Model: B2B wholesale recycling (input fees + off-taker sales)Founded: 2023 (Sweden-based, European focus)Team: Four co-founders with 40+ years of combined recycling and industrial experienceTraction: Active pilots with large industrial and energy players; strong market pull driven by EU landfill bansRound: SeedUse of funds: CAPEX for end-to-end recycling lines, capacity build-out and continued R&DMarket: ~45 million tons of composite waste expected by 2050, with limited scalable recycling capacity todayImpact: Recovering material value, reducing landfill and incineration, and cutting composite material emissions by up to 40%🎧 Listen to the full episode of AtVenture DealFlow to learn why composite waste is becoming a critical climate issue, how Afterwind is building scalable recycling infrastructure, and what investors should understand about capital-intensive deep tech in Europe.More: www.atventureplatform.comSee you at the next great deal.

Episode 11 - Fundraising Founder: Nina van Schaick- PeripearIn this episode of AtVenture Dealflow, host Laurie Lancee speaks with Nina van Schaick - co-Founder and COO of PeripearPeriPear is a femtech medtech startup focused on preventing perineal trauma during vaginal birth.Despite strong clinical evidence showing that birth injuries can be reduced by up to 50%, prevention has failed to scale in daily clinical practice.PeriPear addresses this gap with a non-invasive medical device designed to fit existing clinical workflows, without requiring behaviour change from women or clinicians.In this episode, Nina shares how her background as a midwife led her to build a scalable, evidence-based solution for one of the most under-addressed issues in women’s health, and what it takes to build a capital-efficient femtech company in a regulated healthcare market.Key Metrics: PeriPearSector: FemTech / MedTech / Women’s HealthBusiness Model: B2B medical device (hospitals & birth centres)Founded: 2020 (UK-based, global focus)Team: Clinically led founding team with deep midwifery and healthcare expertiseTraction: Strong clinical validation; growing adoption in birth care settingsRound: Pre-seedUse of funds: Clinical validation, manufacturing, regulatory progress and market entryMarket: ~90% of vaginal births involve perineal trauma, yet prevention remains inconsistentImpact: Reducing birth injuries, long-term pelvic floor damage and associated healthcare and workforce costs🎧 Listen to the full episode of AtVenture DealFlow to learn why prevention in birth care has lagged behind for decades, how PeriPear is building real clinical traction across continents, and what investors should understand about femtech and regulated health innovation.More: www.atventureplatform.comSee you at the next great deal.

Episode 10 - Fundraising Founder: Caroline Lakshmanan, Cloud ClosetIn this episode of AtVenture Dealflow, host Laurie Lancee speaks with Caroline Lakshmanan - co-Founder and CEO of Cloud ClosetCloud Closet is a fashion tech startup building a dedicated social platform for getting dressed. Instead of search or purchase history, Cloud Closet starts from outfit history and real community input to help people discover, plan and shop fashion in a more human and sustainable way. In this episode, Caroline explains why fashion is one of the biggest conversation topics on social media, yet still lacks a platform designed specifically for the act of getting dressed. Key Metrics: Cloud Closet Sector: Fashion Tech / Consumer Tech / Social CommerceBusiness Model: B2C platform with affiliate commerce, resale and rental integrationsFounded: 2023 (HQ US, Global company)Team: Founder-led team with background in fashion, tech and community buildingTraction: 5,000+ outfit uploads within months of MVP launch, strong daily power users, high qualitative community engagementRound: Raising $700k pre-seedUse of funds: Product development, hiring a CTO, scaling community growth and go-to-market Market: Fashion is the second most talked-about topic on social media globally, yet lacks a dedicated platform for getting dressed Impact: Enabling more conscious fashion consumption by starting from outfit reuse, community insight and human taste over algorithms 🎧 Listen to the full episode of AtVenture DealFlow to learn how Cloud Closet is building the social platform fashion has been missing and why community-driven consumer platforms still represent a major opportunity. More: www.atventureplatform.com See you at the next great deal.

Episode 9 - Fundraising Founder: Anke Kuik, FLTRDIn this episode of AtVenture Dealflow, host Laurie Lancee speaks with Anke Kuik, co-founder & CEO of FLTRD. FLTRD is a consumer health app that helps people make healthier food choices by instantly showing how ultra-processed supermarket products really are, and suggesting better alternatives.With ultra-processed food increasingly linked to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and mental health issues, FLTRD brings clarity where traditional labels fall short. Their independent PureScore focuses on food processing, not marketing claims.🔹 Key Metrics - FLTRDSector: Consumer Health / Preventive HealthTechBusiness Model: B2C freemium → premium subscriptionFounded: 2023 (HQ NL, scope NL & EU)Team: Founding team led by serial entrepreneur Anke KuikTraction: 85% active user retention, 10% conversion to premium, Users scan products 3x more often after Lancet UPF publicationsRound: Raising €250kUse of funds: Android launch, full NL & BE supermarket coverage, scaling to 100,000 users in NLMarket: Ultra-processed food dominates >70% of supermarket products globallyImpact: Empowering consumers to prevent lifestyle-related diseases through food transparency👉 Listen to the full episode of AtVenture Dealflow and see if this could be your next great deal.🔗 More: www.atventureplatform.comSee you at the next great deal!

Episode 8 - Investor spotlight: Maud Vermeulen (Golden Egg Check & AtVenture Platform)In this episode of AtVenture Dealflow, host Laurie Lancee speaks with Maud Vermeulen, investor at Golden Egg Check, board member at Women in VC NL, and part of the AtVenture Platform Investment Committee.Maud is deeply involved in connecting founders and investors across Europe. She believes that trust, transparency, and team complementarity are the real foundation for any great deal.🎯 Why ListenHow Golden Egg Check invests at pre-seed & seed stageMaud’s 3 top tips for fundraising foundersWhy “trust” and “team” outweigh everything else in early-stage investing💡 Key Metrics – Golden Egg CheckFocus: B2B SoftwareSector: AgnosticStage: Pre-seed & SeedGeography: NL, Benelux, UK, Nordics, GermanyTicket size: €50K–250KAdded value: access to capital, founder network, access to growthFund I: €5M, 35 portfolio companiesFund II (2026): €15M target, 40–45 new investmentsPortfolio exits: 2Diversity Impact: 14 of 35 portfolio companies (40%) have diverse founding teams (women or non-western background)👉 Listen now on Spotify or YouTube and see you at the next great deal.🔗 More: www.atventureplatform.com

Episode 7 - Fundraising Founder: Marianne de Feijter, Awesome Compliance Tech.In this episode of AtVenture Dealflow, host Laurie Lancee speaks with Marianne de Feijter, co-founder & CEO of Awesome Compliance Tech (ACT).ACT is a legal & compliance platform that helps companies of any size manage their legal and compliance needs 10× faster and at 20% of the cost of traditional lawyers.🔹 Key Metrics - Awesome Compliance Tech (ACT):Sector: LegalTech / Compliance SaaSBusiness Model: B2B SaaS + subscription & one-off B2CFounded: 2022 (HQ NL, scope EU/global)Team: 3 founders + early hiresTraction: €10k MRR, 12 customers (incl. enterprise client), 90% retentionRound: Raising €1M (already overbooked, but room for fast movers)Revenue ambition: €800k ARR end of 2026 (50 clients)Market Size: $45B+ legal tech market in 2030Impact: Making compliance affordable, scalable & inclusive👉 Listen to the full episode on AtVenture Dealflow and see if this could be your next great deal!🔗 More: www.atventureplatform.comSee you at the next great deal!

🎙️ AtVenture Dealflow- Episode 6: Angel Investor Spotlight with Danielle Beijerbergen van HenegouwenIn this episode, Laurie Lancee speaks with Danielle Beijerbergen, angel investor at AtVenture Platform and experienced commercial leader in B2B startups & scaleups.Danielle shares her journey into angel investing: from thinking it was “only for the rich” to building a portfolio of 6 startups. Her focus: B2B, strong teams, and early traction.🔑 Key InsightsFounders: Keep your pitch clear, show traction, and communicate consistently.Angels: Start small, invest in what you understand, and have fun by investing together.Danielle’s added value: commercial strategy & sales growth playbooks.💡 Danielle’s Investment FocusGeography: NetherlandsSectors: Impact-driven startupsBusiness model: B2B SaaS & scalable venturesPortfolio: 6+ early-stage startupsAdded value: Sales & GTM expertise📢 Full episode available on Spotify & YouTube.👉 Want to start angel investing? Join our Angel Accelerator: https://www.atventureplatform.com/angel-accelerator#angelinvesting #fundraising #dealflow #venturecapital #diversefounders #atventureplatform

Episode 5 – Fundraising Founders: Margot & Martien, Bundle.ItBundle.It is a mindful tech app helping people reclaim their time by auto-organizing saved content into distraction-free bundles. From hotels to schools, teams are already piloting the app. The goal? Less screen, more life.Bundle.It is now raising €450k SAFE to accelerate user growth.With the global productivity & mindful tech market projected to reach $10B+ by 2030, Bundle.It is tapping into one of the biggest challenges of our time: the attention economy.🔹 Key MetricsSector: Mindful Tech / SaaS/AIBusiness Model: Freemium B2C + B2B subscriptions (B2B2C)Founded: 2023Location: HQ = Netherlands, Scope = GlobalFounders: Margot van der Riet & Martien van LooTeam size: 4Round: €450k SAFETraction: Users in 50 countries, 3 pilots (hospitality & education), 2% conversion → paidMarket Size: $10B+ mindful tech market Revenue Projection: €2.3M annual revenue by 2026👉 Listen to the full episode on AtVenture Dealflow and see if this could be your next great deal!🔗 More: www.atventureplatform.comSee you at the next great deal!

In Episode 4 of AtVenture Dealflow, host Laurie Lancee speaks with Sacha Martina; serial entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and active angel investor at AtVenture Platform.Sacha proves that you don’t need millions or multiple exits to start angel investing. With six deals already made, she shares how she chooses founders, what angels really look for, and why diversity in the ecosystem matters.✨ Key Insights from Sacha Martina:Portfolio: 6 angel investments (goal = 10 before reflecting)Focus: founders with delusional obsession and clarity of visionBackground: HR, team building, diversity & inclusionLessons: “Angels bring more than money: they bring networks & expertise”🎯 For founders: how to prepare for tough investor questions, what angels expect, and why honesty matters.💡 For aspiring angels: how to start small, avoid common mistakes, and build your first portfolio.👉 Join the movement: https://www.atventureplatform.com

Episode with Aga Kopytko – Co-founder & CTO of SmabblerIn this episode of AtVenture Dealflow, we speak with Aga Kopytko, co-founder and CTO of Smabbler, an early-stage AI company based in Poland with global ambitions.Smabbler is developing AI-powered natural language processing tools that help machines understand human context, not just words. Their flagship platform, Galaxia, transforms structured and unstructured data into explainable, connected knowledge; tackling two of the biggest challenges in AI today:❌ Hallucinations caused by lack of structure⚡ Lack of explainable, transparent contextWith a team of 10 spanning Europe, Smabbler has already achieved impressive milestones:Won the Deep Tech Momentum Award by TechstarsSelected for the prestigious Endless Frontier Labs Accelerator (NYU)Secured over €1M in funding, including angel backing and EU innovation grantsValidated its technology with $1M in commercial contractsSmabbler is now raising €600k in a convertible round (over 50% already committed) to accelerate go-to-market and expand the team.With the explainable AI market projected to reach $20–25B by 2040, Smabbler is building the foundation for a new AI creator economy.🔹 Key MetricsSector: AI / Deep TechBusiness Model: SaaS + marketplaceFounded: 2020Location: HQ= Poland & Scope= GlobalFounders: Aga Kopytko, Luke Pytel, Przemek BierutTeam size: 10Round: Pre-seed convertible (€600k, >50% committed)Traction: $1M commercial contracts validated, users doubling MoMMarket Size: $20–25B Explainable AI (by 2030)Revenue projection: €150M+ annual revenue within 5 yearsSee you at the next great deal!

Episode with Tessa de Flines – Angel investor & co-founder of AtVenture PlatformIn this episode of AtVenture Dealflow, host & co-founder Laurie Lancee and co-founder Tessa de Flines discuss the fundamentals of angel investing, the key factors to consider when investing in startups, and the mission of their new initiative, AtVenture Platform. They emphasize the importance of building a diverse investment community and provide insights into the membership criteria and investment strategies. Tessa shares her personal experiences as an angel investor and offers valuable advice for both founders seeking funding and aspiring angel investors.Tessa's Investment Focus:Sector Focus: AgnosticBusiness Model Focus: AgnosticGeographical Focus: EuropeFounder Focus: diverse teamsCurrent Portfolio: 36 companiesTicket sizes: € 5-15kValue-add as an investor: Fractional COO (order to chaos), biggest supporter, network

Episode with Dieuwertje Drexhage – Co-founder of Layco Medical Devices. Layco designs reusable vacuum pumps that save people, planet and costs.In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dieuwertje Drexhage, co-founder of Layco Medical Devices, a MedTech company offering sustainable and reusable medical equipment to improve healthcare accessibility. Based in the Netherlands, Layco provides a B2B HealthTech solution that is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Dieuwertje and her company have earned several awards, including the Albert Schweitzer Award, and she was recognized as an FD Talent 2024. With their innovative solution, Layco can prevent 500,000 stillbirths, reduce CO2 emissions from vacuum deliveries by 40%, and cut waste from these deliveries by an impressive 98%.Key metrics:● Sector: MedTech● Business Model: B2B● Start Date: 2020● Location : NL● Founders: Dieuwertje Drexhage & Thom Weustink● Team size: 9● Round: Pre-seed● Round size: €2M● Traction: pre-revenue (revenue expected in 2026)● Market Size: TAM ~€ 10B Obstetric Devices● Current Funding: AtVenture Platform, Rabobank Innovation Loan, Donor Impact Invest Fund, Innovatiefonds NH, RVO subsidies