Firms

DFF Ventures

DFF Ventures

An Amsterdam-based venture firm, formerly Dutch Founders Fund, that invests at pre-seed and seed in vertical AI, marketplaces, recommerce and software for industries that still rely heavily on manual operations.

Founded
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Type
Venture capital

Funds1

  • DFF Ventures III€70M

    Third fund backing vertical AI, recommerce and digital marketplaces. Launched with a €50 million first close in September 2025; its €70 million final close was reported in April 2026.

Team

Bas Beerens

DFF Ventures, Venture Partner and Co-Founder

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Maarten Engelen

DFF Ventures, Venture Partner Product and Technology

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Remco van Zanten

DFF Ventures, Venture Partner and Co-Founder

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Sjoerd Nikkelen

DFF Ventures, Venture Partner Recommerce

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Co-investing

Founders Fund
AlbionVC
Barbod Namini
Day One Capital
ff Venture Capital

Investments