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Patrick Kerssemakers

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Smart Money Rating: 94 out of 100

Founding Partner, DFF (Dutch Founders Fund)

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DFF (Dutch Founders Fund)
Title
Founding Partner
Role
General partner
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Record updated 21 September 2026

About

Patrick is one of the co-founders and managing partner of the Dutch Founders Fund. Being a pioneer in online retailing as one of the early founders of Fonq, Patrick brings in over 20 years of operational- and practical experience in e-commerce, online marketplaces and strategic partnerships. Patrick has a strong customer-focus and knows a great deal of growing both teams and businesses. He likes founders with creative business models and those who dare to step out of their comfort zone - much like himself. He is the chairman of the LOEY foundation, an organization that stimulates online entrepreneurship in the Netherlands.

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