Rotterdamse Havendraken

Rotterdamse Havendraken is a Rotterdam-based angel syndicate founded in 2023 that invests in startups and scaleups operating in the port, maritime, logistics, and energy sectors. Backed by a coalition of 10–15 entrepreneurial investors with deep operational experience in the port industry, the group targets sustainable, technology-driven ventures and aims to build a portfolio of 10 companies within three years. Individual check sizes and total fund size are not publicly disclosed, though the syndicate has participated in rounds ranging from undisclosed seed investments (Qlayers, GBM Works) to co-leading a €10M Series A (Smart Robotics). Deal flow is sourced through continuous scouting, with ventures invited to pitch at approximately three exclusive investor evenings per year; interested founders can express interest through the group's website for an introductory call. The syndicate is led by co-founders Philip Roos, Carolien Vat-Sandee, and Robin Slakhorst.