Venture Capital Recruiter
Looking for venture capital talent in the Netherlands to support long term growth? Selby Jennings connects you with candidates who fit your investment focus, sector priorities and team culture. The Dutch VC market continues to expand around deep tech, fintech, climate tech and university-driven innovation, which makes targeted hiring more important than ever. We help firms build investment teams, strengthen portfolio companies and support expansion into new European markets.
If you need talent, request a call back and speak with one of our specialist consultants.
Supporting every step of your VC recruitment journey
The Netherlands’ venture capital market offers real potential, but firms face clear hiring challenges. Talent needs span sector depth in deep tech, climate tech and fintech, international networks and experience within Dutch and EU innovation systems. Hiring remains competitive, partnership-driven and culture dependent, meaning investment and portfolio roles often take time to fill.
What makes the Dutch VC market special is its high-quality research base, well-connected startup ecosystem and strategic role in Europe. In 2024 Dutch startups raised over €2 billion in venture capital, with the country ranking among the top European ecosystems for investment. Fields like AI, semiconductors, biotech and urban tech lead funding activity. Despite broader European slowdowns, the Netherlands remains stable and resilient, backed by public innovation programmes and a strong pipeline of university spin-outs.
Selby Jennings helps you move faster in this market by aligning your firm with professionals who meet Dutch VC requirements.
Expertise in venture capital
We bring over 20 years of recruitment experience across seed, growth equity and late stage roles. We know what skills matter in the Netherlands: cross-border deal experience, sector specialism, EU regulatory awareness and the ability to engage with local tech ecosystems.
Global network of VC talent
We access local Dutch and international candidates with the right mix of commercial judgement, sector knowledge and regional experience. Whether you require early-stage or growth-stage hires, we deliver talent aligned with your investment focus and Dutch market context.
Hiring confidentiality
The Dutch VC sector is relationship-rich and discreet. We conduct searches with full confidentiality, safeguarding your firm’s strategic interests and candidate privacy.
Long-term partnerships
We partner with your firm to understand your investment thesis, culture and strategic goals in the Netherlands and Europe. That way we place people who not only perform and belong to the team and support sustainable growth.
Selby Jennings supports a broad range of firms across the venture capital ecosystem, including but not limited to:
- Early-stage venture capital firms (Seed to Series A)
- Growth equity firms (Series B+ and beyond)
- Corporate venture capital arms
- Impact and sustainability-focused VC funds
- Sector-specific firms (e.g. fintech, biotech, deep tech, climate tech)
- Family offices with direct VC investment mandates
- University endowments and innovation fund arms
- Global and regional multi-stage VC platforms
…and many more firms where innovation, scalability, and strategic investment are at the core of long-term success.
Looking to grow your team?
Request a call back and speak with one of our specialist consultants today.
Selby Jennings partners with venture capital firms globally to deliver high-impact talent across investment and capital functions. Roles we typically support include, but are not limited to:
- Investment Analyst
- Investment Associate
- Senior Associate
- Vice President – Investments
- Principal
- ESG / Impact Analyst
- Sector Specialist (e.g. Biotech, Fintech, AI)
- Fundraising Associate
- Investor Relations Associate
We connect visionary professionals with venture firms where strategic thinking, market insight, and founder alignment drive long-term success.
Looking to grow your team?
Request a call back and speak with one of our specialist consultants today.
Selby Jennings offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.
- Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained venture capital recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.
- Contract hires - Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short term goals.
- Multi-hire projects - We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the entire project.
Working with Selby Jennings felt like an extension of our team. They understood our thesis, spoke our language, and introduced talent that truly reflected our values and ambition.