Simon Rikmenspoel

Simon Rikmenspoel is a General Partner at North Node Capital with a background primarily in private equity and venture capital.14 He has been investing in private equity through his single-family office since 2007 and has led over 15 private M&A transactions.1

Rikmenspoel is an experienced entrepreneur, having founded multiple successful companies in various industries including staffing, health services, blockchain, and broader technology.1 In 2017, he founded Hiway, a blockchain-based smart employment agency.13

In addition to his role at North Node Capital, Rikmenspoel serves as:

1. General Partner & Entrepreneur in Residence at Urban Impact Ventures1
2. Director at a Dutch single-family office1

His professional career began at Bovemij as a sales advisor before moving to ABN Amro as a financial advisor.2 Rikmenspoel is also an active real estate investor, involved in both residential and commercial properties globally.1

North Node Capital, where Rikmenspoel is a Venture Partner, is described as a macro-focused, digital asset investment firm.3 The company is based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and focuses on backing founders of blockchain and web 3.0 companies in their early stages of growth.56