#ACH22: 3-day program

9:30 - 10:00

#ACH22
Welcome to the House: Opening words & special reveal

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It's that time of year again! We're getting ready to kickstart our 7th (!) edition of Amsterdam Capital House.

Join us from home, as we start the day together & set our intentions for #ACH22.

What's even more special? Our friends at Impactview will give you the first peek as they reveal the *new* impact landscape. A carefully-crafted collection of the top (Dutch) impact startups!

See you in the Living Room...

CO-CREATED BY

Amsterdam Capital House

Impactview

Meditation

Sustainability

Mindfulness

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11:00 - 12:00

How to get to Series A with (impact) investors

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You don’t want to miss this one!

Join tech4good fund 4impact, together with CEO Charlotte Melkert (Equalture) & impact specialist Maarten Holtslag (4impact), and start your journey to the Series A round.

CO-CREATED BY

4impact VC

Meditation

Sustainability

Mindfulness

11:00 - 12:00

How to test your startup & get funding

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Workshop time! Validating & testing could save your startup.

Get to know how prototyping could be your go-to-market key, explore data collection and experimentation, and test your assumptions — because assumptions are the mother of all f*ck-ups.

CO-CREATED BY

Innofest

Meditation

Sustainability

Mindfulness

12:30 - 13:30

How to finance sustainability & digitalization

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PIM Noord-Holland celebrates it's 5th anniversary! During an online talk show they will be launching their partnership with the Municipality of Amsterdam that is fully embracing the program of the Province of North Holland. Together they will support even more entrepreneurs to become successful.

Enjoy conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and financiers from the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area and Amsterdam administrators with ambitions.

Please note that this session will be in Dutch!

CO-CREATED BY

PIM Noord-Holland

& Innovate Today

Meditation

Sustainability

Mindfulness

13:00 - 15:00

The wheel of Deal Terms

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Give the spinning wheel a swirl & land on deal-related topics to be discussed LIVE with the experts.

We’ll cover all there is to know about deal terms.

Raising capital yourself? Be prepared and know what to think of once setting up a deal with potential investors.

CO-CREATED BY

Symbid

Meditation

Sustainability

Mindfulness

14:00 - 15:00

Legal guide to startup fundraising

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We couldn’t resist bringing you some legal support for your startup journey - no strings attached.

Our partners at legal firm Wintertaling will share everything you need to keep in mind as you build your business. Write down your questions to make sure you get the most out of the session!

This session will be both online & offline. Offering room for up to 15 startups to join the session live at the studio!

CO-CREATED BY

Wintertaling

Meditation

Sustainability

Mindfulness

14:00 - 15:00

How to raise Venture Capital?
An investor's perspective

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Want to learn about how to raise capital from investors? We’ll share practical tips for the fundraising process, from the VC’s perspective.

Aimed at SaaS, Marketplace and tech platform founders who are considering raising capital from external investors. Whether it is your first, second or third round of funding. Hosted in the Metaverse!

CO-CREATED BY

Peak

Meditation

Sustainability

Mindfulness

14:00 - 17:30

Tech talent: Discover your next hire

IN PERSON

One especially crucial aspect in tech startups is the ability to acquire the "right" talent.

When the fight for tech talent is fierce, you need to secure your (software) engineers early on.

During this event, 15 selected companies will meet 60 aspiring developers from Codam and Winc Academy.

CO-CREATED BY

Codam Coding College

Winc Academy

Meditation

Sustainability

Mindfulness

15:00 - 16:30

Fundraising for IMPACT

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Impact founders, what does it take to get an investor on board?

Join this panel of seasoned founders and investors as they dive into purpose & profit. With plenty of room for questions, after this session you’ll be ready to grow your company with smart capital.

Perfect for early stage founders!

CO-CREATED BY

Impact View

Meditation

Sustainability

Mindfulness

15:30 - 16:30

Academia & Capital:
from research to venture

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Shining light on the importance of knowledge valorisation of academic research. Let’s learn from science-driven entrepreneurs who have successfully gone to market. Let’s dive into the impact of science, with guest speakers & an open discussion.

Are you an early-stage founder, scientist, VC or angel investor curious to broaden your horizon with new perspectives on the impact of science?

Join us for this academia-friendly session.

CO-CREATED BY

ACE Incubator

ASIF Ventures

Meditation

Sustainability

Mindfulness

16:30 - 18:00

#ACH22 Networking: Let's talk Capital

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Business is all about meaningful connections, right?

Let’s make sure we meet fellow House members joining from across Europe’s startup ecosystem. From founders to angel investors, VC funds, supporting organizations & more.

They will all be waiting to meet you there. Be sure to join us on time, so you can also participate in *virtual* interactive discussions about sustainability, venture capital, diversity and talent.

Open your Google Chrome browser, get camera-ready, & follow the link to meet us there.

CO-CREATED BY

Amsterdam Capital House

Meditation

Sustainability

Mindfulness

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10:00 - 11:00

Building teams for impact
(early-stage startups)

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To build a great startup, you need to build a great team first.

An interactive session exploring the difference between tech- vs. impact-driven teams, walking you through the pitfalls to be aware of in your founding team. Join to hear what it takes to build an exceptional team.

CO-CREATED BY

Startupbootcamp

SPEAKERS

Mercedes de Miranda (Startupbootcamp)

Ruperto Calatrava (Startupbootcamp)

10:30 - 11:15

Growth capital:
when & how to raise your next round

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What’s the best way to take your company overseas? Is your next funding round your ticket to scaling across borders?

Our (investor) friends at No Such Ventures & guest founders will share their stories to help you find the right strategy.

CO-CREATED BY

No Such Ventures

11:00 - 12:00

Deep Dive Workshop: Visibility for your startup and activities

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Workshop time! Visibility is key for startups of all stages.

Dealroom will help make sure your startup can get discovered by potential investors. We underestimate the importance of building our online profiles & updating our data along the way - and they will show you how to use it to your benefit instead.

CO-CREATED BY

Dealroom

12:00 - 12:50

Expanding to France & Germany

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Strategic expansion: the do's and don't's for startups & scaleups in the EU's largest markets

Two experts in expansion to French & German markets will discuss successful strategies for each, sharing their experience. Plus, a look at cultural differences and their affect on the work. To top it off, we will have a Q&A where you can ask any questions you may have when it comes to expansion.

CO-CREATED BY

WeGrow

13:00 - 13:45

Intellectual Property in the digital era (social media & NFTs)

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Our legal corner returns, with even more advice from our favorite lawyers - free of charge!

This time, we had to cover NFTs and modern dilemmas that every founder needs to consider when it comes to IP in today’s digital age. Join Shelowitz Law Group & expert guests to get a better understanding.

CO-CREATED BY

Shelowitz Legal Group

14:15 - 15:15

Roadmap to Exit

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For many startups, exiting is one of the most important yet difficult (& ambiguous) goals to achieve. Only a few will make it to go public, the majority of startups will exit through some form of merger or acquisition.

We’ll dive deeper into the Roadmap to Exit, and the different phases you go through: getting ready, finding and doing the deal, and post-deal planning.

Bring any exit-related questions with you, for this Workshop-meets-Q&A!

CO-CREATED BY

Volta Ventures

14:00 - 15:00

Internationalisation for impact startups

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Shifting our focus to sustainable, growing startups.

Growing your business across borders can be tough, risky and expensive. Join this training to hear from the experts, who will share their experiences & lessons learned.

We’ll cover strategy, timing, selecting the right market & more. Let’s turn your startup into a global business. Questions are welcome!

CO-CREATED BY

EU - India INNOCENTER
uGlobally
Dutchbasecamp

15:00 - 16:00

StartupRoulette: Impact edition

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Want to get in touch with the investors most active in your industry?

StartupRoulette is curated online speeddating event for startups, scale-ups, angel investors and VCs. Connecting entrepreneurs & investors, with an emphasis on matchmaking — ensuring you meet the most relevant (potential) investors.

In this edition, we invite purpose-driven founders to sign up and grow their capital network with us.

CO-CREATED BY

Golden Egg Check

17:00 - 18:00

Food Chain Pitch Competition

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‍What if we use this position to make real impact across the food chain and accelerate the transition to a more sustainable food system?

Impact the Food Chain is Impact Hub Amsterdam's umbrella program that supports innovative food entrepreneurs through various acceleration programs. In the 5-month Accelerator program, we support startups and SMEs (Dutch: MKB’s) who aim to make the food chain more sustainable. During the course of 13 training days, we help them get their business ready for investment, growth and impact. Read more about the Impact the Food Chain Accelerator.

‍Join this virtual Food Chain Accelerator Demo Day and see innovative food entrepreneurs pitch their solutions for a sustainable food system!

Interested to meet the founders & see the pitches? Send an email to: margot.kemps[at]impacthub.net

CO-CREATED BY

Impact Hub Amsterdam

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18:30 - 21:30

Future of Food Dinner

IN PERSON

A special evening dedicated to founders & investors working on the future of food - a blooming industry that will greatly affect our world in the coming years.
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This event is invitation only.

CO-CREATED BY

Amsterdam Capital House
Impact Hub Amsterdam
Amsterdam Trade & Innovate
The Table

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10:00 - 15:00

Rocket Landing Pad

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Starting a startup is risky, with 90% failing — but there’s an upside!

There are great benefits to starting a company, which don't have to end in fiery failure.

This series of sessions will help you learn more about how to fail successfully through personal growth, legal and financial advice, and how to communicate your experience successfully to investors, your team, and the world.

Co-created by

Women in AI

11:00 - 12:00

Pitch to win!

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Win business and investment with a pitch that moves your audience.

In this practical, active workshop, David will share the steps and tools to prepare for your winning pitch. You'll get guidance on how to build a storyline that lands with investors, how to focus in limited time, how to make decisions about what to leave in and out, and how to build your own certainty in your story.

Afterwards, you'll receive a selection of reference materials and access to an App that will help you deliver your best pitch.

Co-created by

Best3Minutes

11:00 - 12:30

Successful fundraising strategies
(simulation workshop)

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This workshop combines the knowledge of 160+ successful funding rounds. Helping startups gain insights into which choices they may face during their own funding rounds & what the outcomes may be.

Ready to play? Time to choose your own (founder) adventure. Grow your avatar-startup, see which critical points come up & make your decisions wisely... We’re bringing you real-life dilemmas from the experience of our hosts, where each choice you make could impact the growth & success of the company.

Co-created by

Leapfunder

Amazon Web Services

12:00 - 13:00

The Perfect Match: Finding the Right Co-Founder

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The largest factor in a startup’s potential is the quality of the founding team (along with perhaps a measure of timing and luck). For investors, it is the single biggest deciding factor for selecting a company. If investors don’t believe in the founding team, they will not invest.

Where to find a co-founder? What to look for in a co-founder? And what to think of when making a co-founder agreement?

During this session two co-founding teams will share their experiences and lessons learned. At the end of the session there will be room for Q&A!

Co-created by:

Antler

SPEAKERS:

Saskia van den Ende (Scouting Director Europe, Antler)

Daniel Graaf (CTO & Founder, Stealth Startup)

Alex Sowter (CEO & Founder, Stealth Startup)

Nara Moripen (Founder, Stealth Startup)

Azi Doost (Founder, Stealth Startup)

13:00 - 15:00

YOU are your business

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This workshop is all about you.

Your personal development determines every success in your life, your business and beyond. The stronger your connection is with yourself - your self dialogue - the more authentically you’ll be able to live your life as an entrepreneur and achieve your upmost potential.

Take this time to focus on yourself, and get to know the self behind the entrepreneur.

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Listen. Think. Speak.

13:00 - 14:30

Anatomy of an Angel -
Panel & Meetup

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An opportunity to hear how Business Angels decide on the investments they make - meet, learn & ask questions.

Join this interactive gathering of angels & founders. Get to know 5 seasoned Business Angels, as they share their stories and reveal the ins and outs of Angel Investing.

Looking for early-stage funding? See you there!

Co-created by

Startupbootcamp

Speakers

Pjotr van Schothorst (Business Angel)

Christina Caljé (Autheos)

Annegien Blokpoel (PerspeXo)

Gianluca Valentini (Great Stuff Ventures)

Herman Kienhuis (Curiosity VC)

Elizabeth Kleinveld (Startupbootcamp)

15:00 - 17:00

Founder-Investor Walk’n'Talk

IN PERSON

Calling all NL-based impact startups and investors! Pitch, connect and get your daily steps in Take part in Founder Investor Walk ‘n’ Talk - a networking event, hosted by StartupAmsterdam during #ACH22.

Each participant can book two 25-min coffee walks with a founder or an investor. March 25th, 3pm (doors open 2:30) at Impact Hub Amsterdam with Oosterpark as the pitching ground.

This event will be kicked off by an insightful fireside chat with Arosha Brouwer, founder of Quan, and Ali Najafbagy of 4impact. They will set the stage by speaking about the do’s and dont’s of pitching without a pitch deck and managing investor relations. Then the walks will commence.

Drinks, bites and music afterwards will offer more opportunities to expand your network and will mark the official closing of Amsterdam Capital House!

Co-created by

StartupAmsterdam

17:00 - 17:30

Wrapping up #ACH22

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Co-created by

Amsterdam Capital House

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