by Anastasiia Piksaeva | Mar 23, 2026 | Niet gecategoriseerd
For some, a walk is relaxing. For others, it’s a matter of risk assessment – taking the long way home, holding your keys between your fingers, pretending to be on a call. That’s why Olena Lypko and her team created WomanAid, a women safety app designed to help...
by Anastasiia Piksaeva | Feb 17, 2026 | Niet gecategoriseerd
Last week, our latest BackTalk was hosted by our VentureNetwork member De Clercq Attorneys and Notary in Leiden. This edition focused on IT law for ventures developing platforms and apps aiming to operate in the Dutch and EU markets.Jeroen van Helden, attorney at...
by Anastasiia Piksaeva | Feb 11, 2026 | Niet gecategoriseerd
Guadaluna Chaer has been recognized as one of the FD Talents of 2026 – a special edition of Het Financieele Dagblad. It highlights fifty young people and exceptional talent who are transforming the world through their groundbreaking work. Guadaluna is one of our...
by Charlot | Jan 28, 2026 | Niet gecategoriseerd
Not long ago, our Back Bob Welschen took one of his ventures – Optibees – on a cultural outing to the Zaanse Schans. They spent the afternoon exploring the windmills, visiting the clog museum, and enjoying ‘stroopwafels’ – with plenty of time for...
by Anastasiia Piksaeva | Jan 13, 2026 | Niet gecategoriseerd
2025 — a year we’re proud of. A year full of learning, building, and meaningful collaboration. As we take a moment to recap the journey, we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make it happen. Before we fully close the chapter on 2025, here’s a short summary....
by Anastasiia Piksaeva | Nov 28, 2025 | Niet gecategoriseerd
Earlier this week, we paused the day-to-day work and gathered as a team for a strategy meeting. This inspiring session was led by Jeroen JT Bosman. We took this opportunity to align on: current developments, upcoming plans, and overall strategy. We wrapped up the...
by Charlot | Nov 12, 2025 | Niet gecategoriseerd
Moving to a new country can be both exciting and challenging. Many of our ventures face not only the practical difficulties of relocation, but also the challenge of understanding Dutch business culture. To help them navigate this journey, we invited two experts to...
by Charlot | Nov 12, 2025 | Niet gecategoriseerd
What an amazing day it was at ImpactFest 2025! It was truly inspiring to see so many impact makers in one place – all with one common goal: create meaningful change. 💪 That’s exactly why we were so excited to be there. Over the past five years, we’ve supported...
by Charlot | Sep 16, 2025 | Niet gecategoriseerd
Unexpected sunshine, a unique perspective and great company ☀️! Last week, the Frank & the Backs team had a surprise outing – a chance to step away from our desks and recharge together. The skipper and guide from De Ooievaart picked us up by boat right at the dock...
by Charlot | Aug 20, 2025 | Niet gecategoriseerd
This month, the first few ventures have signed up for Frank’s Coworking Space. We’re excited to welcome them to Titaan – the innovation hub where Frank & the Backs has been located since May this year. What do you get? Scale-ups don’t just rent a virtual...
