Dutch-based Graduate Entrepreneur, a firm that aims to stimulate the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Rotterdam and Delft, announced that it has invested €75,000 each in pre-seed rounds of two Dutch startups, Next Ocean and Hexwise.
Graduate Entrepreneur is an initiative of a group of influential and merited alumni of Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, and the Delft University of Technology. The initiative was announced on April 8, 2021. The fund is led by its MD Auke van den Hout and a professional investment team together with a student board from Delft and Rotterdam.
Next Ocean: Everything you need to know
Delft-based deeptech company Next Ocean was founded in 2016 by Peter Naaijen and Karel Roozen. The company aims to revolutionise the maritime sector with its advanced wave prediction technology.
Next Ocean’s technology provides accurate forecasts of sea waves and vessel motions, allowing businesses to manage wave-related risks and enhance offshore operations’ efficiency. The innovation also leads to cost savings and a notable reduction in CO2 emissions, highlighting its environmental benefits.