Don Ritzen Overview
- Firm
- Rockstart
- Primary Position
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Co-Founder & Adv...
- Primary Industry
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Information Technology
- Med. Deal Size
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Don Ritzen General Information
Biography
Mr. Don Ritzen is a Co-Founder and serves as Advisor at Rockstart. He is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer at Shift. He previously served as Chief Commercial Officer at the company. He is former lecturer in high tech entrepreneurship and program director at Harbor Space University.
Contact Information
Address
- Overhoeksplein 1
- 1031 KS Amsterdam
- Netherlands
Don Ritzen Positions (2)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockstart | Investor | Co-Founder & Advisor | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Accelerator/Incubator | |
| Shift (Environmental Services) | Company | Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Environmental Services (B2B) |
Don Ritzen Lead Partner on Deals (6)
Don Ritzen has been the lead partner on 6 deals. Their latest deal was with Soolutions, a energy infrastructure company. The deal was made for on 23-Nov-2021.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soolutions | 23-Nov-2021 | Seed Round | Completed | Energy Infrastructure | Utrecht, Netherlands | |
| PastBook | 01-Jan-2016 | Completed | Other Media | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Hubs (New York) | 01-Apr-2013 | Completed | Specialty Retail | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Cupenya | 27-Feb-2013 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Owlin | 15-Jun-2012 | Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Postcron | Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Application Software | Cordoba, Argentina |
Don Ritzen Network (49)
Portfolio Executives (45)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joury Reuver | Soolutions | Founder & Chief Executive Officer | 23-Nov-2021 | Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Frederic Ridou | Soolutions | Chief Sales & Support Officer | 23-Nov-2021 | Utrecht, Netherlands |
| PastBook | Advisor | 01-Jan-2016 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| PastBook | Advisor | 01-Jan-2016 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| PastBook | Chief Executive Officer | 01-Jan-2016 | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Fund Team Members (4)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hartnack | Rockstart | Rockstart Energy Fund | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Max Horst | Rockstart | Rockstart Energy Fund | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Rockstart | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Don Ritzen Affiliated Funds (1)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockstart Energy Fund | Rockstart | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2022 |
Don Ritzen FAQs
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Who is Don Ritzen?
Mr. Don Ritzen is a Co-Founder and serves as Advisor at Rockstart.
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How much does Don Ritzen typically invest?
Don Ritzen's median deal size is .
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What is Don Ritzen’s main position?
Don Ritzen’s primary position is Co-Founder & Advisor.
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