Slingshot Ventures
VC Fund
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Slingshot Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in fast growing companies, with a focus on B2C and B2B2C businesses.We back ambitious, talented and charismatic entrepreneurs and actively help them accelerate their businesses with our knowledge, experience and international network of people and companies. By providing smart capital we helpthese start- and scale-ups catapult their business to the next level.We currently manage a portfolio of multiple investments, all with a base in the Netherlands and all with a cross-border ambition. Our portfolio includes companies such as VanMoof, Wonderkind, Boldking, Wasteless, Temper, Swishfund & more.
- Total investments:
- 32
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 50%
Last updated:
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Industries Slingshot Ventures invests in
Stages Slingshot Ventures invests in
Countries Slingshot Ventures invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Round size
- Seed
- $1.2M–$6.8M
- Series A
- $3.5M–$14M
Investment Focus
Industry
- E-Commerce 7 (22%)
- Internet 4 (13%)
- Software 4 (13%)
- Online Portals 3 (9%)
- Retail 2 (6%)
Stage
- Series A 11 (34%)
- Seed 10 (31%)
- Funding Round 4 (13%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 2 (6%)
- Pre-Seed 1 (3%)
Country
- The Netherlands 11 (34%)
- United Kingdom 5 (16%)
- Germany 4 (13%)
- Israel 2 (6%)
- Belgium 1 (3%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marco Pieters
Managing Partner
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Managing Partner | Total investments: 2 | Find email | |
Constance Scholten
Director
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Director | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Ernst Rustenhoven
Sr. Investment Associate
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Sr. Investment Associate | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
Jimmy Dietz
Investment Analyst
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Investment Analyst | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
Marlot Meddens
Investment Associate
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Investment Associate | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 6 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Toothfairy
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Tooth Fairy is a platform that connects patients to dentists through its patent-pending technology. | $10M / Series A / Sep 17, 2025 | |
HEY HOLY
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HEY HOLY is redefining dog nutrition with the world’s first breed-specific dog food sold in a subscription. We believe every dog deserves food tailored to their unique health needs – because a German Shepherd isn’t a Chihuahua.Backed by science and crafted with only high-quality ingredients, HEY HOLY supports better digestion, fewer intolerances,and healthier, longer lives for dogs. Thousands of owners have already made the switch, choosing HEY HOLY to give their dogs personalized care and optimal health outcomes. | $6.6M / Series A / Jul 16, 2025 | |
Cruit
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Cruit is on a mission to revolutionize the way companies hire talent. We believe that referrals are the most powerful tool for companies to find the best candidates, and we’re dedicated to leveraging that power to help businesses around the world build amazing teams. Our goal is simple: to turn employees and communities into a “Cruiter”. | Seed / Apr 16, 2025 | |
XOXO Soda
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XOXO Soda is a plant-based drink with prebiotic fiber that is low in sugar and calories. | $5.2M / Venture - Series Unknown / Apr 11, 2025 | |
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XOXO Soda
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XOXO Soda is a plant-based drink with prebiotic fiber that is low in sugar and calories. | $5.2M / Venture - Series Unknown / Apr 11, 2025 | |
Unravel
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Unravel delivers immersive digital transformation and engagement with travellers through short-format, shoppable videos. | $7M / Series A / Apr 02, 2025 | |
Spacegoods
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Space Goods is a wellness company that uses only natural ingredients. It provides Rainbow Dust, a delectable chocolate powder concoction designed to become part of the new daily routine. The company is based in London, UK, and all of its products are proudly made in Surrey, England. It also has a warehouse in Northampton, where it keeps stock andships all orders. | Seed / Feb 14, 2024 | |
Yepoda
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Yepoda products are free from silicones, parabens, formaldehyde, artificial colorants, PEGs, mineral oils, microplastics, and sulfates. It is an online seller of skincare products. For inquiries, an online inquiry form and an email address are available on their website. | Series A / Nov 20, 2023 | |
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HEY HOLY
|
HEY HOLY is redefining dog nutrition with the world’s first breed-specific dog food sold in a subscription. We believe every dog deserves food tailored to their unique health needs – because a German Shepherd isn’t a Chihuahua.Backed by science and crafted with only high-quality ingredients, HEY HOLY supports better digestion, fewer intolerances,and healthier, longer lives for dogs. Thousands of owners have already made the switch, choosing HEY HOLY to give their dogs personalized care and optimal health outcomes. | $2.1M / Seed / Oct 19, 2023 | |
Valyuu.com
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At Valyuu, we’re shaping the future of commerce by empowering brands to embrace circularity and sustainability. From seamless trade-in programs to full-stack recommerce solutions, we’re helping businesses meet growing consumer demands for environmentally friendly practices. Join us on our mission to create a circular-first world where products aregiven new life and businesses unlock new revenue streams, all while reducing their environmental footprint. Together, we’re building a more sustainable future!Backed by Techstars, Slingshot Ventures, Rubio Impact Ventures and Golden Egg Check Capital. | $2.6M / Seed / Aug 29, 2023 | |
| See all 32 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does Slingshot Ventures invest in?
Slingshot Ventures invests primarily in E-Commerce, Internet and Software startups, most often at Series A and Seed stage. Most of the 32 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in The Netherlands. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Slingshot Ventures's check size?
Slingshot Ventures typically joins rounds of $1.2M–$6.8M at Seed and $3.5M–$14M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Slingshot Ventures participates in.
How do I contact Slingshot Ventures?
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Who are the partners at Slingshot Ventures?
The team at Slingshot Ventures includes Marco Pieters (Managing Partner), Constance Scholten (Director) and Ernst Rustenhoven (Sr. Investment Associate), among 6 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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