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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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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 goโ€‘toโ€‘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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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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Rowing / student rowing club involvement (A.S.R. Nereus committee/board year noted in public profiles). linkedin