Marcel van der Heijden

Marcel van der Heijden is a seasoned investment professional and Partner at Fortino Capital, a leading B2B software venture capital and growth equity firm with offices in Antwerp and Amsterdam.1 He joined Fortino Capital in May 2021, co-leading its Venture II fund and Dutch operations.2

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Fortino Capital, Marcel had an extensive career in the technology and investment sectors:

• Partner at Speedinvest: From January 2013 to April 2021, he worked at Speedinvest, a European venture capital fund for digital startups.1
• Microsoft: He held positions as Market Development Manager for Vodafone (2009-2012) and Solution Sales Manager (2006-2009).1
• Fenestrae: Served as Product/Program Manager from 2001 to 2006.1
• Vodafone: Worked as Product Manager for Mobile Internet in 2000.1

Investment Focus

At Fortino Capital, Marcel focuses on investing in early- and mid-cycle B2B SaaS businesses, typically investing between €1-5 million in promising startups.1 His areas of interest include:

• B2B software
• SaaS
• DLT/Crypto
• AI
• Data
• Digital Infrastructure
• Security3

Education

Marcel holds a degree from the Universiteit van Amsterdam, where he studied from 1987 to 1993.1

Language Skills

He is proficient in:

• Dutch (native or bilingual)
• English (native or bilingual)
• German (limited working proficiency)1

Marcel van der Heijden's extensive experience in technology and venture capital positions him as a valuable partner at Fortino Capital, where he continues to support and invest in innovative B2B software companies across Europe.