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“Dutch Sport Tech Fund
lets you benefit from growth opportunities
in sports technology
even without prior knowledge”

Gérard Schonewille works as an account manager at Visma ProActive in his daily life. At the beginning of 2022, he decided, as administrator of the family fund, to invest in Dutch Sport Tech Fund. “Thanks to Dutch Sport Tech Fund, you spread your investment across multiple startups. This way, even without knowledge of sports technology, you can benefit from the growth opportunities in this market.”

Gérard, how did you come up with the idea to invest in Dutch Sport Tech Fund?

“When my father sold his company, capital was released. I manage that on behalf of the family and look for opportunities to make that wealth grow. At first, we were focused on real estate, but we were looking for ways to diversify our investment portfolio. We asked around in our network to see how others approach this. One of them pointed us to the Dutch Sport Tech Fund. That’s how we got in touch with Mark Snijders, the CIO of the fund, with whom we had the initial conversations.”

What was your first impression?

“That was good. As time went on, I became increasingly convinced of the added value of the fund. I asked around in my network, and received positive feedback. The experts involved with the fund are familiar with technology, sports, and investing. That inspires confidence.”

Why does sports technology actually appeal to you?

“At Visma ProActive, we develop cloud solutions for healthcare and educational institutions. We design and create all the software ourselves, and half of the staff consists of IT professionals. As an account manager at this company, I therefore have a good understanding of technology. You might also know Visma from Team Jumbo-Visma, the well-known cycling team. Sport is my other great interest. That’s quite broad, ranging from cycling to padel. In that respect, my passion for sport and technology comes together nicely at Dutch Sport Tech Fund. Sports technology definitely appeals to me.”

What do you think about the investments of Dutch Sport Tech Fund?

“As it happens, I was already familiar with the startup Horizm before we decided to invest in the Dutch Sport Tech Fund. The fund had just taken a stake in this startup when we were exploring our options, which also inspired a lot of confidence. Horizm has a lot of growth potential and works for, among others, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Inter Milan.”

“I already knew the football platform 433, because I often saw it online. Jogo.ai, another investment of the Dutch Sport Tech Fund, has been sold and has become part of this international platform. I had been using the Scorito app for years and, thanks to the Dutch Sport Tech Fund, I was also able to invest in it. The fact that the fund manages to attract well-known and promising startups is truly inspiring.”

What is the value of investing in Dutch Sport Tech Fund?

“You invest because you want your money to work for you. For many people, that is an important motive: capital should yield returns. But we also find it important to contribute to a better world. It’s a comforting thought that more people benefit from technological progress and an improved sports climate. Investing in the Dutch Sport Tech Fund also offers social benefits, which makes it even more valuable.”

What would you recommend to others who want to diversify their investment portfolio?

“I would recommend considering Dutch Sport Tech Fund. The experts in the fund are closely involved in the market in which they operate: many people in the fund have years of experience in investing, sports, and/or technology. That is something that speaks in their favor. Moreover, it is a different form of investing than usual, since you are not investing in a single company, but thanks to the investment fund, you spread your risk across multiple startups. This means that even without knowledge of sports technology, you can benefit from the growth opportunities in this market.”

Investing in Dutch Sport Tech Fund is now possible from 100,000 euros. Interested? Request the Dutch Sport Tech Fund brochure.

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