Bas Rieter

Bas Rieter is an experienced venture capital investor with a strong focus on B2B marketplaces, vertical SaaS, and AI ventures. He is currently an investor at DFF Ventures (Dutch Founders Fund) and a Venture Lead at Samen Slimmer, an AI ventures alliance. He has a keen interest in supporting founders who are disrupting traditional industries through technology, particularly emphasizing speed and distribution for early-stage startups. dff+4

With a background as an entrepreneur, Bas Rieter has firsthand experience in founding and operating businesses, including Cheap Bikes Utrecht and Wout (an indoor plants business). This entrepreneurial perspective informs his investment approach, as he understands the challenges and needs of founders. unicorn-nest

Before his roles at DFF Ventures, Bas Rieter was instrumental in the student venture capital scene, serving as a Director at ASIF Ventures. In this role, he was responsible for running a €1 million fund dedicated to investing in startups founded by students or recent graduates, gaining significant experience in scouting and deal analysis at a young age. unicorn-nest+1

Bas Rieter also has a technical background, notably as the developer behind Retrospect (formerly XBMC Online TV), a Kodi add-on. This project demonstrates his past involvement in software development and open-source contributions. rieter+1