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Entrepreneur Daan has been active in the financial sector for nearly twenty years. He is involved in corporate finance and investments in companies, particularly in real estate and shipping. Privately, he has recently started investing through Welt, the venture capital fund that is now part of Marktlink Capital. Daan: "I am very enthusiastic; the fund truly has a unique proposition."
In recent years, Daan has made significant business investments outside the stock market. Privately, he currently has two investments in the buyout segment and invests in real estate. Daan: "I found venture capital to be an interesting addition to this. In large or growing companies in foreign divisions with a good track record, I expect a lot of growth in the coming years."
Unicorns of tomorrow
Daan chose the venture capital fund of Marktlink Capital. "Through a partner who had good experiences with Marktlink Capital, I came into contact with them. The whole story immediately appealed to me, such as the investments in leading European technology companies and the unicorns of the future, the entrepreneurial culture, and the management that possesses the right knowledge and expertise. Thanks to my background, I am familiar with venture capital in the Netherlands and have some idea of what is available. I find the proposition of Marktlink Capital truly unique in the Netherlands."
Diversified portfolio
"Moreover, as an individual in the Netherlands, you don't easily gain access to a large, international venture capital fund," Daan continues. "Just as it's nearly impossible to achieve such diversification with a single fund on your own. At Marktlink Capital, however, you can. Here, as an individual investor, I have the opportunity to invest with a diversified portfolio within this asset class."
Great asset allocation
The main goal of Daan's investment is investing. "Venture capital generally has a high return. For me, this is a very nice addition to my current investments; this way, I diversify my activities even better. I see it as good asset allocation."
Although the venture capital fund of Marktlink Capital has not been around for very long, Daan has already had good experiences with the fund, he says. "The culture within Marktlink Capital is very entrepreneurial and the communication to investors is clear. I am very satisfied with how things are going."
