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Twee ondernemers met een innovatief product

Business Angels Oost NL

The Business Angels Oost NL network connects entrepreneurs with private investors who offer not only capital but also valuable knowledge and experience. This network provides the right financing to help your business grow.

Twee ondernemers met een innovatief product

Are you looking for funding and advice from experienced investors? The Business Angels Oost NL network consists of over 160 (former) entrepreneurs who invest their knowledge and capital to support businesses with a societal impact. This network primarily focuses on companies in food, health, energy, tech and the circular economy.

For entrepreneurs seeking financing

Business Angels investments range from €50,000 to €350,000, with occasional higher amounts. They provide not only capital but also access to their network and entrepreneurial experience, helping you accelerate your growth.

Through the Business Angels network of Oost NL, we found an expert in speech technology. He is actively contributing to our growth strategy.

Prim Sprenger, founder of Converz Analytics

How to access our Business Angels network?

Are you an innovative entrepreneur from Gelderland or Overijssel looking for financing? Oost NL can connect you to our Business Angels network. The process typically takes between 2 and 6 months, during which we guide you through the preparation. We assess your plan for financial feasibility, market validation and the coachability of your team. Once you’re ready, we introduce you to five relevant investors within our network.

Interested?

Send your pitch deck or business plan to Bart Heuts (for food & health) or Koen van den Berg (energy, tech and circular economy). A pitch deck is a concise presentation designed to convince investors, while a business plan provides a more detailed overview of your strategy and finances.

We first assess whether your request is a good fit for a Business Angel or if another financing option might be more suitable. If that’s not the case, we will, of course, let you know.

Prepare a compelling pitch in 7 steps

A strong pitch can be the difference between a missed opportunity and a successful partnership with investors. 

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Prepare a compelling pitch in 7 steps

A strong pitch can be the difference between a missed opportunity and a successful partnership with investors. 

foto van Bart Heuts bij Twente Medical Optics

Looking for a business mentor?

In addition to financing, our network can also connect you with a mentor. Some Business Angels offer mentorship to guide you in your entrepreneurial journey. This can help you bring structure, set priorities and grow your business.

Our business mentor helps us stay sharp during the toughest moments. He keeps us focused and supports us in making strategic decisions.

Saskia Eijkelhof - CEO Engin-X

For investors

Are you interested in investing in innovative companies? Business Angels Oost NL gives you access to entrepreneurs with well-prepared plans. We ensure that businesses are ‘investor ready’ before you connect with them, whether through a personal meeting or one of our pitching events.

Business Angels Oost NL allows me to connect with promising startups and scaleups in a professional and engaging way. The collaboration with the team is excellent.

Stan Aarntzen - business angel

Ready to get started?

Are you an entrepreneur looking for funding or an investor eager to collaborate with ambitious companies? Get in touch with Bart or Koen and discover how our Business Angels network can support you. 

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Bart Heuts

project manager Business Angels

06 22 49 08 26

bart.heuts@oostnl.nl

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