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Private investor in early-stage climate tech startups, aka business angel. Over the last 5 years, I’ve invested in 27 startups, often university spin-outs with a technical innovation which has the potential to limit global warming, for example with improved batteries, CO2 capture, or renewable energy.
Before investing, I was an entrepreneur for 19 years, starting two companies which are still running successfully. The profits of one of those companies I now use to invest.
What differentiates me from many other investors is that I can step in at a really early stage, much earlier than most VCs. Another differentiator is my technical background: I studied physics, and this helps me to understand the technical innovations of the startups.
Apart from money, I offer my experience to founders of startups, for example reviewing their go-to-market strategy, investor pitch, or team composition. And I can introduce them to VC investors in the next round.
Before investing, I was an entrepreneur for 19 years, starting two companies which are still running successfully. The profits of one of those companies I now use to invest.
What differentiates me from many other investors is that I can step in at a really early stage, much earlier than most VCs. Another differentiator is my technical background: I studied physics, and this helps me to understand the technical innovations of the startups.
Apart from money, I offer my experience to founders of startups, for example reviewing their go-to-market strategy, investor pitch, or team composition. And I can introduce them to VC investors in the next round.
Pjotr van Schothorst is an advisor and board member based in Netherlands, specialising in Energy. They speak Dutch and English. They are open to advisory board and board director opportunities and are available for introductions through Boardio.
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