Investeringsfocus

No, we do not need a license because we make use of an exemption from the AFM. Due to the ticket size of more than € 100,000, we are targeting more experienced investors who have a better understanding of investing. In addition, for the current fund, we have chosen a more private approach. This also keeps the overhead costs low.

No, not at this moment. However, possibilities for lower amounts are continuously being explored. 

We do this by first conducting a quick scan of a number of potential candidates as management. If the quick scan shows that the interest is substantial enough, the Innovation Committee and subsequently the Investment Committee will give an assessment that is decisive for the investment decision. Criteria and sectors The criteria for investments, which Dutch Sport Tech Fund uses in its decision-making regarding potential participations, must be clear and consistent. The central questions when choosing an investment include:

Entrepreneur
Is the entrepreneur fully committed to their company? Does the entrepreneur have ‘skin in the game’?

Scalability
Does the company offer a scalable product? Is it a cloud-based product available in multiple languages? Does it generate multiple revenue streams?

Innovation
Does the company offer an innovative product (or service)?

IP
Does the company fully own the intellectual property rights for its product(s) and/or service(s)?

Revenue
Is the company already generating revenue? Or is there a clear outlook for revenue?

Market
Does the company have a significant market share?

Profit
Is an annual ROI of 15% possible?

Exit strategy
Does the company have an exit strategy (within now and 5 years)?

Sectors
Is the company active in one of the following sectors: Player performance, fan engagement, data analytics, OTT, Esports, Fantasy Sports & Games?

Dividend will be distributed when DSTF receives a dividend payment from one of its participations or when a participation is sold. Dividend will only be distributed once there are liquidity surpluses and the portfolio is already fully invested. Therefore, this is expected to occur from year 3-4 onwards. As soon as this happens, we will inform our certificate holders.

In principle, the aim is to sell a participation 5 years after purchase. If there is reason to do so, this period can be extended. The invested amount + return + dividends will then be transferred back to the certificate holders.

The founders of Dutch Sport Tech Fund have established an investment company for the sports sector to generate attractive returns for certificate holders.

The company offers A share certificates at a value of at least € 100,000. The B share certificates are founders' certificates.

All A share certificates represent the capital with equal values and rights. The B certificates entitle holders to 30% of the profits. The profit on the B share certificates is only distributed if the profit attributable to the A share certificates amounts to at least 6% of the investment.

The share certificates are part of the certificate holder's assets and, upon his/her death, will form part of his/her inheritance. The heirs are also entitled to the dividend payment. In the event of death, the certificates can be transferred, provided a ‘buyer’ is found for the certificates. The beneficiary can also be changed. The heirs will need to contact DSTF with a certificate of inheritance.

The legal documents have been prepared by Finway Advocaten, a firm specialized in providing legal advice to fintech companies.

You can register by filling out a registration form or via the investor portal, which can be found on our website.

The exact date of the Initial Closing will be finalised as part of the fund's organisational setup and final Fund Documents.

Primarily Series A and later-stage scale-ups that have already demonstrated product-market fit, a scalable business model, a strong management team and clear revenue growth.

DSTF2 focuses on five core areas within sports technology:

• Data & Predictive Analytics: Data-driven insights for performance and strategy.

• Human Performance & Athlete Wellness: Health, recovery and performance optimisation.

• OTT / Digital Media & Immersive Technologies: New ways of streaming and experiencing sports (e.g. VR/AR).

• Esports & Fantasy Sports: Digital competitions and interactive platforms.

• Fan Engagement & Digital Communities: Direct interaction and value creation between clubs, athletes and fans.

The fund primarily focuses on scalable software, digital platforms, data and technology-driven business models. Pure hardware investments are generally not preferred unless they are supported by a strong, recurring software or data-driven revenue model.

The fund aims to build a balanced portfolio of at least 10 companies to ensure sufficient diversification of investment risk.

To limit concentration risk, no more than 20% of the total fund capital (Capital Commitments) may be invested in a single company.

No fixed amount is specified in the fund terms. The exact size of the initial investment ticket depends on the final fund size and the specific composition of the portfolio.

The fund provides for follow-on investments in well-performing portfolio companies. There is no fixed reserve percentage formally established; allocations are managed flexibly based on opportunities within the portfolio.

Yes. DSTF2 invests internationally, particularly in regions and markets with high adoption rates of sports technology.

No. All investments must comply with the fund's investment policy and fall within the definition of sports technology as outlined in the fund documentation.

Through an active, multi-channel sourcing strategy combining its international sports network, proprietary data tools, specialised deal databases, thematic market analyses, relationships with VC funds, incubators and accelerators, and direct connections with founders.

Thanks to its strong presence within the sports and technology industries, DSTF2 is often among the first to identify promising companies. This gives the fund access to investment opportunities (proprietary deal flow) before funding rounds are widely announced to the market.

Yes. Due to its specialised focus on sporttech, founders often approach DSTF2 directly for its industry expertise and network, rather than relying solely on traditional Venture Capital channels.

The current status of investments and the active deal pipeline will be explained during the fundraising phase. The Investment Memorandum primarily outlines the investment strategy and the criteria that new portfolio companies must meet. For the latest updates, please visit our DSTF2 portfolio page.