Investing Profile
Herman Kienhuis(173)
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Former strategist and digital product executive turned tech investor. Supporting entrepreneurs to build AI software companies to serve the world, not eat it.
curiosityvc.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
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cbCurrent Investing Position
Curiosity VC Managing Partner
Investment Range
$500K - $2.0M
Sweet Spot
$1M
Investments On Record
61
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Herman Kienhuis's Investments On Record (48)
| Company | StageDateRound Size | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|
Freesi | SeedJun 2022$1.8M | $1.8M |
AlphaAR | SeedMar 2022$800K | $800K |
Deeploy | SeedJan 2022$1.1M  | $1.1M |
Contentoo | Venture RoundOct 2021$1.2M | $1.2M |
Anyways | Pre Seed RoundSep 2021€700K | €700K |
Clubee | Seed RoundJun 2021€510K | €510K |
MeetingPackage | Seed RoundMay 2021 | |
CopyMonkey.AI | Angel RoundMay 2021$60K | $60K |
most interested in
Curiosity is an Amsterdam-based VC-firm, founded in 2021. We focus on early-stage (seed/series A) investments in AI-driven B2B software companies in Netherlands/Belgium, Nordics and Baltics. We want to work with high integrity, low ego founders and their diverse teams supporting them in building digital business that have a real impact on businesses and people's lives.not interested in
We don't in invest in pre-product companies. We don't invest in companies based outside our geographic scope. We don't invest in hardware.Herman Kienhuis's Experience
Managing Partner Curiosity2021 - Present
Managing Partner River Venture Partners2015 - Present
Venture Partner Newion Partners2020 - 2021
Managing Director KPN Ventures2016 - 2019
Managing Director SanomaVentures2012 - 2015
Director Business Development Sanoma Digital2007 - 2012
Director Strategy & Corporate Development Sanoma2004 - 2007
Strategy consultant McKinsey & Company1998 - 2004
Herman Kienhuis's Education
INSEAD MBA Management
RijksUniversiteit Groningen MSc Chemical Engineering
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