Finance Monthly CEO Awards 2019 Edition

FINANCE MONTHLY CEO AWARDS 2019 www.finance-monthly.com NETHERLANDS 57 FIRM PROFILE Founded in 2017, Rabo Frontier Ventures focuses on early-stage, startups, spin-offs, and scale-up investments in fintech and food and agritech. Recently the strategic investment fund more than doubled in size. From 70 million euro committed capital to 150 million euro in fund. Harrie Vollaard explains the rapid growth of the fund: “After two years with more than ten investments in a row, it is time to broaden our horizon further. We see many opportunities all across the globe to invest in companies who align with our strategy of sustainable growth. We are keen to work with entrepreneurs and investors in prime markets like FinTech and Agtech. With our knowledge, network and capital we help ambitious companies to reach the next level.” The extra funding enables Rabo Frontier Ventures to expand its investment strategy to global hubs such as San Francisco Singapore and Tel Aviv. The fund is investing in fintech companies such as Payconiq and JoinData. Besides investing in these companies, Rabo Frontier Ventures is more and more investing in new cross over companies between Food and Agri and technology. This is called Agtech. Examples of recent investments are India based company Agrostar and California based company ProducePay. Both companies provide technology to enable farmers to have easier access to markets. Rabo Frontier Ventures is the venture capital arm of Rabobank, a bank by and for customers, a cooperative bank, a socially-responsible bank. Our aim is to be market leader across all financial markets in the Netherlands. We are also committed to being a leading bank in the field of food and agri worldwide. It offers retail banking, wholesale banking, private banking, leasing and real estate services. As a cooperative bank, Rabobank puts customers’ interests first in its services. It serves approximately 8.3 million clients around the world. AREAS OF EXPERTISE/OUR OFFER Rabo Frontier Ventures wants to add value by committing capital, knowledge and networking opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs. Harrie and his dedicated team are always interested in the best and brightest entrepreneurs of the globe who are committed to make impact with their business ideas, which create opportunities, add value to society with a sustainable footprint. Rabo Frontier Ventures offers access to customers, knowledge and network and opportunities for growth. Access to customers We will help you leverage our footprint in the European Union and in the Food & Agri sector internationally. With over 7 million retail customers and 4 million globally in the Food & Agri sector, we will find ways to use our distribution power to get you the right access. Knowledge & Network With over 100 years of experience in the banking sector we live and breathe financial services. Not only will we give you access to our knowledge but provide you with world- class industry experts and access to our senior business sponsors. Opportunities for growth Over the last couple years we have been working closely with startups and building ventures internally , of which some are currently scaling their business as independent label in the market. Working with these ventures extensively has paved the way internally to embrace and commit to disruptive solutions. This makes us an ideal partner for you. HARRIE VOLLAARD Managing Partner of Rabo Frontier Ventures ABOUT HARRIE VOLLARD Harrie Vollaard is managing partner of Rabo Frontier Ventures with 150 million euro in capital for investments in Fintech and Agtech. Harrie has a longstanding background in innovation at Rabobank where he spurred innovation in his role as Innovation Manager and later as Head of Innovation. He co-founded WeHelpen which is a marketplace for informal care. In his current role as Head of Rabo Frontier Ventures Harrie established many partnerships with startups. He manages the Fintech and AgTech investments, is involved in Fintech accelerator programs around the globe and facilitated several spinoffs, such as investment app Peaks and bookkeeping app for SMEs, Tellow. CONTACT Rabo Frontier Ventures +31 30-2160000 info@rabofrontierventures.com www.rabofrontierventures.com