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Sophie Heijenberg

Sophie Heijenberg

VC investor in Dutch early-stage tech; Women in VC NL founder

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Amsterdam, Netherlands
Joined August 2025
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Summary

Early-stage investor with operator and advisory experience across finance, private equity, and digital strategy. Sophie combines analytical investment skills (private equity and thesis-level finance training) with hands-on product and go‑to‑market perspective from consulting. eur+2
Advocate and community-builder for greater inclusion in VC: founder/organiser of Women in VC NL and creator of the Newleaf leadership programme aimed at accelerating women's progression to partner-level roles. mtsprout+1
Public-facing investor who writes and speaks about rethinking traditional VC checklists and networks — an emphasis on funding talent, grit and founder potential rather than pedigree alone; active in deal commentary and portfolio support (public quotes on portfolio deals). techcabal+2
Active mentor and connector in the Dutch/EU startup ecosystem — participates in mentorship programmes and public panels, and leverages prior consulting and finance experience to support founder growth and fundraising. wbn-eur+1

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Writing

Episode 92: Taking Venture Capital Beyond Bias (interview / transcript)

March 1, 2025

Long-form interview (podcast + transcript) in which Sophie outlines her approach to inclusive VC, the role of networks in funding, and her perspective on rethinking checklists and qualifications.

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Governmental Venture Capital in Europe: does it meet its main objectives? (Master's thesis)

January 1, 2017

Master's thesis on governmental venture capital in Europe, produced at Rotterdam School of Management (Finance & Investments).

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Hobbies

Rowing / student rowing club involvement (A.S.R. Nereus committee/board year noted in public profiles). linkedin