He combines deep experience across finance, technology and venture investing, with a particular focus on helping businesses become more future-proof, data-driven and operationally strong.
At DFF Ventures, Hidde has helped build a portfolio of more than 45 companies across 15 territories, with the UK as a key market and more than 10 start-ups backed there. A major area of focus is re-commerce, turning existing goods into new value through resale, reuse and circular business models. He is closely involved with Vintage Cash Cow, one of the world’s largest online platforms for antique and vintage items.
Before and alongside his work at DFF, Hidde has built and supported ventures that sit at the intersection of innovation and practical impact. He co-founded the Spacebuzz Foundation, which brings the wonder of space to children around the world, and SchoolKassa, a fintech business that saves significant time in education through smarter systems.
At heart, Hidde is a finance person, but his real interest lies in solving complex problems where creativity, technology and data come together. Through DFF Ventures, he works with founders building ambitious businesses in marketplaces, SaaS and re-commerce, with a focus on scalable models, strong teams and long-term value creation.
Highlights
I didn’t know what a fund was when we started.
From day one, I thought this is it. That was based on really nothing but gut.
The beginning is tough. You have to overcome a lot of hurdles.
There is enough. We don’t have to create so much stuff.
No, you cannot learn, but you can encourage it. You can strengthen it.