Team

AMSTERDAM OFFICE

Herman Kienhuis, Investment Director

Herman brings to the team a lot of experience in strategy, corporate finance, M&A, venture financing, business development, product management, web/app development, online marketing and recruiting.

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Antoine Hendrikx, Investment Director

Antoine is the financial conscience of SanomaVentures. Antoine has extensive experience in all aspects of the financial discpline.

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Marije van Akkerveeken / John Vogel, Legal directors

John and Marije have the required legal expertise ranging from contractual agreements to intellectual property rights.

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Sjoerd Huitema, Investment Associate

Sjoerd is our young gun, bringing experience in business analysis, (mobile) product development and app marketing.

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HELSINKI OFFICE

 

Ville Varis, Director Digital Strategy and Ventures, Sanoma News

Ville brings in a wide range of experience in strategy, business development and various aspects of M&A from digital media and telecom industries. Ville is also board member of Etua.fi and Tivit.fi.

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In addition, SanomaVentures uses business mentors from Sanoma’s Business Units or externally, to bring specific in-depth knowledge with regard to the sector in which the venture operates.