21/05/2026
On June 4 in The Hague, the first interactive event for founders, startups, and investors: Go Dutch Market - How to Sell in the Netherlands will be held.
🗓️ June 4, 2026
📍 The Hague
⏰ 13:00–18:30
This is a focused, high-signal environment where founders can test how they sell, position, and communicate - in real time.
What to expect:
🎤 Featured Investor Keynote
One of our featured speakers is Jan Verkooijen - Partner at newVOC with 25+ years of experience across IT, finance, M&A, and fundraising.
Jan has led €5M+ investment rounds and worked across the Dutch and European startup ecosystem with organizations such as WorldStartup and WSF Invest.
In his session, he will share practical insights on:
• what European investors actually expect
• how to become investor-ready
• how to structure deals and position your company for fundraising and scaling
👉 Color-coded wristbands for smarter networking
🔵 Blue - startups
🟡 Yellow - partners
🟢 Green - investors
…so you can instantly connect with the right people.
👉 5-minute speed networking rounds
Think of it as speed dating for business:
no small talk - just clear pitches, direct feedback, and fast decision-making.
👉 Live business audit on stage
A real company, real numbers, real pressure.
You’ll see how investors and experts analyze businesses in real time - and you’ll be part of the discussion.
This will be a carefully curated room where everyone takes an active role through voting, Q&A sessions, and open discussions.
Everyone attending is either building, investing, or actively supporting startups - which makes every interaction relevant and valuable.
🙌🏻 What you’ll leave with:
• clearer understanding of how to approach Dutch buyers
• stronger market positioning
• valuable connections and conversations that can turn into real opportunities and deals
The event is facilitated by Frank & the Backs.
🎟️ Details & tickets and special conditions for Tasha Events members: in the profile header or via Direct Message 🙌🏻