ASIF Ventures Overview
ASIF Ventures is an Amsterdam-based venture capital fund founded in 2017, dedicated to supporting startups founded by students and recent graduates from the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit. The fund specializes in pre-seed investments, providing early-stage funding and support to help young entrepreneurs transform their innovative ideas into impactful companies. ASIF Ventures aims to bridge the gap between student entrepreneurs and Amsterdam's VC and startup ecosystem, fostering entrepreneurship within the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area across diverse industries.
Is ASIF Ventures the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with ASIF Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
ASIF Ventures
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 1 / 14
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed
First ticket size
€40,000 - €40,000
Contact information
Student
Arseny Abelev
Early-Stage Investor @ Asif Ventures | MSc Finance
Filippo Caporlingua
Fellow
Federico Lavatori
Early stage investor & President
Julian Ospino
Sales Analyst
Alex Rende
How to approach funds like ASIF Ventures
When reaching out to ASIF Ventures, founders should highlight their direct connection to Amsterdam’s student or recent graduate community and demonstrate a clear understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by first-time entrepreneurs. Emphasize how your team’s academic background and network within the local university ecosystem give you an edge in accessing talent, research, or early adopters. Show a readiness to leverage ASIF’s hands-on support and local network to accelerate your startup’s growth from idea to traction.
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