ASIF Ventures

ASIF Ventures is an Amsterdam-based venture capital fund dedicated to supporting startups founded by students and recent graduates from the University of Amsterdam and Vrije University. The fund provides early-stage funding of up to €50,000 and offers access to a dynamic network of industry experts and investors within the Amsterdam startup ecosystem. Its mission is to bridge the gap between student entrepreneurs and Amsterdam's broader VC and startup ecosystem.

The fund specializes in pre-seed and seed investments, focusing on startups in the earliest stages of their development. It prioritizes startups founded and led by students or recent graduates from the University of Amsterdam or Vrije University. ASIF Ventures is dedicated to strengthening the startup ecosystem within the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area and across diverse industries, including technology, healthcare, consumer products, and sustainability.

ASIF Ventures has established itself as a vital stepping stone for Amsterdam's next generation of entrepreneurs, with several portfolio companies successfully securing follow-on funding from larger venture capital firms. The fund actively collaborates with other players in Amsterdam's startup ecosystem, including incubators, accelerators, and later-stage investors, to create seamless growth pathways for their portfolio companies. For student entrepreneurs seeking funding or established investors looking to connect with emerging talent from Amsterdam's universities, ASIF serves as the essential first point of contact in bridging academic innovation with commercial opportunity.