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Friso Schmid

Friso Schmid

Founder, investor, and mentor supporting startups and innovation

friso-schmid
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Joined July 2025
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Friso Schmid is a seasoned entrepreneur with a strong background in technology startups, notably co-founding Keezel, a portable VPN device that raised $1 million on Indiegogo and sold globally. His experience with Keezel provided valuable lessons in hardware development, fundraising, and managing a startup through significant challenges, culminating in its bankruptcy. startupfountain+2
Leveraging his past entrepreneurial experiences, Friso founded Startup Fountain as a no-code platform designed to bridge the gap between startups and investors. The platform provides free introductions and aims to simplify the fundraising process for early-stage companies, demonstrating his commitment to fostering the startup ecosystem. startupfountain
Beyond his startup ventures, Friso actively contributes to the investment and entrepreneurial community as an Investment Manager at Horizon Flevoland and a Board Member of the Dutch Startup Association. He also shares his knowledge as a guest lecturer in entrepreneurship at academic institutions, highlighting his dedication to mentoring and developing future business leaders. horizonflevoland

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