Kees Koolen
Founding Partner
Works at EQT Ventures
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About
Founding Partner at EQT Ventures in Hengelo, Kees Koolen invests as a generalist from Seed to Growth with check sizes ranging from €2M to €50M. His portfolio reveals a particular expertise in marketplaces and travel (GetYourGuide), the creator economy (Hotmart), as well as cleantech and energy, stemming from his ventures in lithium batteries (Lithium Werks, Super B). He notably sits on the board of GetYourGuide and Hotmart, and advises Uber as an Advisor. Former Chairman of Booking.com from 2011 to 2014, a position that marked his expertise in large-scale platforms.
Profile
- Role
- Founding Partner
- Fund
- EQT Ventures
- Nationality
- Dutch