Deeptech Funding Decoded: Lessons from Protix Founder Kees Aarts

Amsterdam | November 28th, 2024
13:30 - 19:00

Are you a deeptech founder ready to master term sheets and capital rounds? Join us for an exclusive Q&A session with Protix founder Kees Aarts, who will share critical insights from navigating eight funding rounds since 2010, including deal-making strategies, term sheet complexities, and shareholder buyout negotiations.

As part of our End of Year Community Gathering, following the session you'll connect with over 100 members of the broader Techleap ecosystem, including founders, CEOs, and industry experts for an AMA with Monks founders Victor Knaap and Wesley ter Haar, moderated by Nicola Ebmeyer from Gain.pro, followed by a borrel, drinks, and networking.

What you'll gain from the session:

Navigating the complex deeptech funding landscape

Gain insights into the challenges and nuances of capital rounds, from early-stage to growth funding
Learn practical strategies for negotiating term sheets and closing successful rounds

Managing stakeholder dynamics

Understand how to align interests and balance investor relationships
Build sustainable partnerships throughout the capital-raising process
Navigate shareholder dynamics effectively

Firsthand insights from Kees Aarts

Learn from his journey through 8 funding rounds and buyout negotiations
Get actionable advice for your own venture during interactive Q&A
Bring your specific questions on term sheets, funding, and stakeholder management

This session is ideal for...

Deeptech founders and CEOs responsible for fundraising and investor relations
Or other C-level executives who manage capital raising and investor relationships

Agenda

13:30 - 14:00 Walk-In
14:00 - 14:30 Intros
14:30 - 15:30 Content
15:30 - 16:55 Q&A
16:55 - 17:00 Short Wrap-Up and Check-In
17:00-17:30: Borrel and drinks [with wider Techleap for Scaleups community]
17:30-18:15: AMA with Monks founders Victor Knaap and Wesley ter Haar, moderated by Nicola Ebmeyer from Gain.pro [with wider Techleap for Scaleups community]
18:15-19:00: Borrel and drinks [with wider Techleap for Scaleups community]

Learn More & Register

Meet your speaker: Kees Aarts

Kees Aarts is the founder and CEO of Protix, a leading company in sustainable food production through insect-based protein solutions.

Founded in 2009, Protix has raised over €100M under Aarts' leadership, including a €45M round in 2019. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to transforming sustainable food systems.

Kees was the winner of the Leading Entrepreneur in Tech (LET) Award 2024. The award, organised by Techleap, is an annual accolade for top-performing Dutch scaleup founders, highlighting their economic and social contributions.

Connect with 100+ other tech leaders

Following this deeptech session, you'll connect with the wider Techleap for Scaleups community for an exclusive AMA with Monks founders Victor Knaap and Wesley ter Haar, moderated by Nicola Ebmeyer from Gain.pro, followed by a borrel, drinks, and networking.

More than just sessions

These gatherings are more than just a group of separated sessions, they are invaluable opportunities to connect with our wider community of founders, C-Suites, and experts to exchange experiences, discover collaborations, and gain diverse perspectives.

So join us to strengthen existing connections and build new ones!

Key Information:

When?

Thursday 28 November | 13:30-19:00

Where?

B. Amsterdam, Johan Huizingalaan 763A, 1066 VH Amsterdam

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