henQ
◆ Fund Size
$72.1M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
Netherlands
◆ Portfolio
24 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Choosing the roads less travelled and investing in the 'odd ones out'.
◆ About henQ
henQ is an Amsterdam-based venture capital firm founded in 2004, focusing on early-stage B2B software startups across Europe, particularly those in overlooked or 'boring' markets with atypical business models.[1][2][3] They provide initial investments from €1M to €10M and emphasize concentrated support for a select few companies annually, typically three, to drive efficient growth to 10M ARR with less dilution.[1][2] The firm backs exceptional European founders pursuing unproven problems, offering strategic assistance in hiring, fundraising, and operations.[3][4]
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coen van Duiven | Founder / Partner | — | |
| Herman Hintzen | Partner and Co-Founder | — | |
| Jan Andriessen | Partner | — | |
| Jelmer De Jong | Partner | — | |
| Rob Rousseau | Principal & Head of Investor Relations | — |
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◆ FAQ
What does henQ invest in?
henQ invests in Enterprise Software at the pre-seed, seed and series-a stages.
Which geographies does henQ focus on?
henQ focuses on Europe, and is headquartered in Netherlands.
What is henQ's typical check size?
henQ typically writes checks of $1M to $10M.