Sanne Manders

Overview

As an angel investor, Sanne Manders has made four investments, including Series C funding for Crisp in November 2023, Series A funding for Spinergie in June 2022, Seed funding for Packfleet in April 2022, and Seed funding for Envision in May 2021. His investment focus spans software services, e-commerce, food industry, and health services, with a geographical emphasis on the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Investment sizes typically range from $1 million to $15 million, covering stages from Seed to Series C. In his role as President at Flexport, Manders has been instrumental in expanding the company's global presence, including the establishment of European headquarters in Amsterdam in 2016. Under his leadership, Flexport has secured significant funding, such as a $935 million Series E round in February 2022, led by Andreessen Horowitz and MSD Partners, with participation from Shopify and other investors. This funding has been pivotal in advancing Flexport's mission to modernize global logistics through technology. Manders' strategic vision and operational expertise have been key drivers in Flexport's growth and its ability to attract substantial investments, positioning the company as a leader in the logistics and supply chain industry.