Kees Koolen Overview
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- Koolen Industrie...
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Founder, Chief...
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B2C
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3
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Kees Koolen General Information
Biography
Mr. Kees Koolen is the Founder & serves as Chief Executive Officer & Chairman at Koolen Industries. He was also a Co-Founding Partner and served as Senior Advisor and Executive in Residence at EQT Ventures. Prior to starting EQT Ventures, he spent a number of years building Booking.com into a successful global company. He served as Chief Operating Officer and advisor at Uber. He was an early investor in Booking.com and then joined the company as COO in 2001. This was a position he held for seven years, during which time it was acquired by Priceline (Nasdaq: PCLN). He later became CEO of Booking.com and then its Chairman. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Fontys Hogescholen in the Netherlands. He serves as an Advisor at BrightBlu. He served as Chairman and chief Executive Officer at Super B Lithium Power.
Contact Information
Address
- Europalaan 202
- 7559 SC Hengelo
- Netherlands
Kees Koolen Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koolen Industries | Investor | Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman | Hengelo, Netherlands | Holding Company |
Kees Koolen Board Seats (3)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| Hotmart | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Koolen Industries | Hengelo, Netherlands | ||||
| Wolt | Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure | Acquired/Merged (Operating Subsidiary) | Formerly VC-backed | Helsinki, Finland |
Kees Koolen Lead Partner on Deals (38)
Kees Koolen has been the lead partner on 38 deals. Their latest deal was with Florbs, a business/productivity software company. The deal was made for on 02-Apr-2025.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florbs | 02-Apr-2025 | Angel (individual) | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Utrecht, Netherlands | |
| ParkBee | 22-Mar-2022 | Completed | Other Services (B2C Non-Financial) | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Greeniuz | 23-Feb-2022 | Completed | Other Commercial Products | Eindhoven, Netherlands | ||
| Wundermart | 29-Jul-2021 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| NieuweWeme Technische Montages | 01-Jul-2021 | Completed | Other Commercial Products | Oldenzaal, Netherlands | ||
| Holidu | 12-May-2021 | Completed | Information Services (B2C) | Munich, Germany | ||
| Hotmart | 30-Mar-2021 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Sympower | 24-Mar-2021 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| BeSolar | 27-Oct-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed | Other Commercial Services | Schiedam, Netherlands | |
| Holidu | 18-Sep-2020 | Later Stage VC (Series C) | Completed | Information Services (B2C) | Munich, Germany |
Kees Koolen Network (345)
Board Members (25)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcello Goncalves | Hotmart | DOMO.VC | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Samuel Brooks | GetYourGuide | Highland Europe | Berlin, Germany | |
| Reliance Lithium Werks | Self | Enschede, Netherlands | ||
| GetYourGuide | Spark Capital | Berlin, Germany | ||
| GetYourGuide | Kohlberg Kravis Roberts | Berlin, Germany |
Portfolio Executives (307)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
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| Niek Waarbroek | Florbs | Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer & Board Member | 02-Apr-2025 | Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Tycho Klessens | Florbs | Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | 02-Apr-2025 | Utrecht, Netherlands |
| ParkBee | Chief Financial Officer | 22-Mar-2022 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| ParkBee | Chief Investment Officer | 22-Mar-2022 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| ParkBee | Managing Director, Advisor & Board Member | 22-Mar-2022 | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Fund Team Members (13)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Persson | EQT Ventures | EQT Ventures I | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Alastair Mitchell | EQT Ventures | EQT Ventures I | Stockholm, Sweden |
| EQT Ventures | Stockholm, Sweden | ||
| EQT Ventures | Stockholm, Sweden | ||
| EQT Ventures | Stockholm, Sweden |
Kees Koolen Affiliated Funds (1)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQT Ventures I | EQT Ventures | Venture - General | Fully Invested | 2015 |
Kees Koolen Advisory Roles (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrightBlu | Company | Advisor | Mumbai, India | Electric Utilities |
Kees Koolen FAQs
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Who is Kees Koolen?
Mr. Kees Koolen is the Founder & serves as Chief Executive Officer & Chairman at Koolen Industries.
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How much does Kees Koolen typically invest?
Kees Koolen's median deal size is .
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What is Kees Koolen’s main position?
Kees Koolen’s primary position is Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman.
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How many active board seats does Kees Koolen hold?
Kees Koolen holds 3 board seats including Hotmart, Koolen Industries, and Wolt.
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