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Gijs de Bruin
Co-Founder of 98 Sparks - Serial Entrepreneur - Impact Investor in Water Technology
Gijs de Bruin is a serial entrepreneur and impact investor based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.1 He is the Co-Founder of 98 Sparks and a Partner at PureTerra Ventures, focusing on water technology investments.1
De Bruin's entrepreneurial journey began in 1998 when he moved to China after working as an investment banker in the Netherlands for 6 years.3 Along with Nic Pannekeet, he founded CHC Group in China in 1998, which later evolved into 98 Sparks.24
With over 20 years of experience in the water industry, de Bruin has co-founded more than 5 leading businesses in China, spanning clean water technologies, exhibitions, trade shows, food and flower production, and manufacturing.1 His expertise in the water sector led him to co-found PureTerra Ventures, an impact investment fund aimed at providing clean water for all.1
De Bruin is multilingual, with professional proficiency in German and Chinese, and native or bilingual proficiency in Dutch and English.1 He holds a degree from Hogeschool van Amsterdam, which he attended from 1988 to 1992.5
As a thought leader, de Bruin contributes to discussions about doing business in the 21st century, creating progressive solutions for communities and the environment, and game-changing technology in various industries.1
