Marco ten Vaanholt

Overview

Marco ten Vaanholt is an angel investor and founder with extensive experience in early-stage startups and product development. He is the Global Head of Customer Community at Google Cloud and co-founder of Modern Wine Club. Previously, he served as the Founder and CEO of BootUP Ventures, a firm dedicated to assisting growth-stage companies from Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia in penetrating the U.S. market. BootUP Ventures offers a comprehensive range of services, including office space, legal, IT, accounting, taxes, HR, go-to-market strategy, business development, marketing, and product translation. Prior to founding BootUP Ventures, Marco was the Global Vice President of SAP's Premier Customer Network, responsible for the top executive loyalty program for SAP’s most strategic, innovative, and complex accounts, encompassing 95% of Fortune 500 companies. He holds a Master of Business Economics from Tilburg University. Marco's investment focus spans various industries, including technology, software, business services, energy and natural resources, products and inventions, medical and sciences, hospitality, restaurants and bars, entertainment and leisure, personal services, transportation, agriculture, media, manufacturing and engineering, retail, and sales and marketing. His investment stages range from seed to late-stage, including pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed situations. Geographically, he focuses on the United States and the Netherlands. His investment sizes typically range from $100,000 to $10,000,000. Marco's approach combines his extensive experience in product development and his commitment to supporting innovative startups, aiming to foster growth and success in the companies he invests in.

Investment Focus

• Innovative business models
• Scalable growth potential
• Strong management teams
• Clear market differentiation
• Sustainable competitive advantage

Portfolio Companies