Friso Bensdorp, Ponooc

Friso Bensdorp is the Founder & Director of Ponooc, a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam that specializes. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Friso Bensdorp

Friso Bensdorp is the Founder & Director of Ponooc, a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam that specializes in sustainable energy and mobility, and he has served as Investment Director at the firm since 2016. His investment thesis targets European ventures in sectors including electric vehicles, logistics, transportation, energy, and sporting goods, with a focus on pre-seed and seed stages. Ponooc typically provides growth capital ranging from €1 to €10 million, and Bensdorp is known for leading Series A and Venture Round investments. Notable portfolio companies include the Dutch e-scooter platform Check, which received a €10 million investment from Ponooc and Slingshot Ventures, and UNIT 1, an intelligent bicycle accessories startup that closed a €3.5 million Series A round led by both firms. Bensdorp also has previous investments in organizations such as Eco-Movement and Ride Check. The firm distinguishes itself through deep sector expertise and a collaborative approach to drive the energy transition in Europe.

Friso Bensdorp at a glance

Role
Founder & Director
Organization
Ponooc
Location
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Energy, Logistics, Transportation, Venture Capital, Energy, Transportation, Logistics, Electric Vehicle

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Friso Bensdorp at Ponooc (Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands) — sector focus: Energy, Logistics, Transportation, Venture Capital, Energy, Transportation, Logistics, Electric Vehicle, Last mile Transprtation, Sustainability, Renewable Ene….
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Where is Friso Bensdorp based?
Friso Bensdorp is based in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands.

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