Introduction
Driving entrepreneurial success
Peter’s most valued time is spent shaping company and commercial strategies and making deals. With over 15 years of experience in investments, Peter has developed unique knowledge, expertise and an extensive network in (investing in) healthcare technology. He is deeply committed to adding value to the companies Nextgen Ventures invests in.
Professional background
Investing as a career
Before joining Nextgen Ventures, Peter worked for Arcona Capital. At Noaber Foundation, he collaborated with Matthijs and Edward to establish the Nextgen Ventures Funds 1 and 2, with Noaber Foundation and Stichting Triade as cornerstone investors. At Nextgen Ventures, Peter is responsible for investments and exits and serves on the boards of several portfolio companies.
Peter brings a diverse skill set, which comes natural from working years in venture capital, encompassing fundraising, legal, financial and deal-making expertise. He has a keen eye for selecting top ventures and entrepreneurs to work with. Peter believes in continuous improvement and strives for excellence, recognizing that “good enough” rarely leads to success in this field.
Recommendation
“Raising the bar.”
Pieter Smakman of Manometric on Peter: “Over the years, Peter has been instrumental in guiding our next steps. We regularly review our company’s strategy and Peter pushes us to tell our story more clearly and concisely. He doesn’t hesitate to leverage his network early on, ensuring we are set up for success.”