Investing in startups and scale-ups can be done very opportunistically, money driven and short term. We like to invest differently, in a meaningful way. Long term. Holistic. Together. Supporting the mental journey of founders and investors. Creating together an inheritance that will not perish, spoil or fade.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade.”
1 Peter 1 : 3,4
Let’s define the return we are trying to achieve.
15% Target Net IRR on total invested amount. We invest in the most promising Tech startups and scale-ups in Europe in seed and growth equity.
A spiritual return, means a return where founders and their companies reflect the christian values of faith, hope, love, compassion, joy, truth, grace and justice and bring them into action in a meaningful and reasonable way.
We would like to contribute to social cohesion, by focusing on businesses with restorative capacity, run by entrepreneurs with a passion to build bridges and bring people together.
We focus on the long term. We believe in patient capital, in long lasting relationships, in a creation we should care for, in a society where it is vital to seek common ground and create mutual understanding.
A 360° fund combines investing with a broader perspective on the world and on what is needed. You know what they say: it takes a village to raise a child. In the same way, we believe it takes a community – and a lot of different perspectives – to build a meaningful company.
That’s why, we are building on a European network of investors, advisors and ambassadors with a wide range of different backgrounds. Philosophers, economists, artists, theologians, social entrepreneurs, industry leaders, all are welcome to join our movement to create a fourfold return and to rethink investing.
Leen started his first business when he was 23 years old. Ten years later, it was sold to private equity.
After that, he began investing in several startups as an angel investor. He also started a consulting boutique to help startups.
In the meantime, he was actively involved in supporting several charities with strategy and organizational development.
In 2022, he founded Living Hope VC, a new concept with an integrated vision on investing, stewardship, community, and philanthropy.
Think things through. Make it happen. Get things done. That is his motivation.
In 2024, his first book, Building a Startup Without Going Crazy, was published—a deeply personal book aimed at supporting the mental health of founders.
Jordan brings eight years of private equity experience focused on technology and tech-enabled services across four continents. He has executed 15 transactions – three successful exits among them – and stewarded more than $500 million of growth capital into founder-led companies.
As a graduate of the University of Oxford (MBA), Jordan pairs rigorous analytical discipline with experience and a well-developed intuition for finding and investing in the most promising businesses.
At Living Hope VC, Jordan sources and leads the full deal cycle, from valuation & negotiation, term sheet, due-diligence sprints and actually executing the transaction.
Christian is, besides his work at Living Hope, pursuing a triple bachelor’s degree in Economics, Law, and Philosophy. An interesting combination which he brings in practice at Living Hope. Last year during his internship at PwC in the Assurance and Control division, Christian sharpened his skills in analyzing and improving business processes, gaining an appreciation for precision and structure in professional settings.
In the last years, he has realized that his faith underlies every aspect of his life. Christian thrives when using his talents, to serve God’s kingdom. At Living Hope he can bring his academic pursuits in practice and follow his faith-driven values. He is looking forward to connect with others and to create a lasting impact for His Kingdom.
Reuben Coulter is living – as an Irishman -in Oxford, UK. He is the guy that knows literally everyone in the business. He is a community builder, an entrepreneur himself, very known into the field of impact investing. He was the founder of Tear fund Ireland, he worked and lived in Africa for many years. Currently he is advising family business to be a good steward of their capital. He is the European Strategy Director for the Faith Driven movement and he is part of the Living Hope team, as an advisor and community lead. His focus areas are: impact investments, deal sourcing, investors relations, and community building across Europe. Reuben has done an MBA, studied at Wharton and Insead and is strongly motivated by faith to build great businesses with high spiritual and social impact.
Rens studied Economics and Business and worked part-time in the MACF division of an accountancy firm. Last year, he completed an internship at a portfolio company, gaining valuable insights into the world of finance. With a strong ambition to become a CFA-charter holder, Rens is taking the first steps into finance and aims to pursue a degree in Econometrics afterwards. In addition to academics and career pursuits, he has been involved in volunteering, conducting research on risk perception and investing for young adolescents at the AFM. He is looking forward to working with and meeting ambitious individuals and Tech companies.
Our team, including our actively involved advisors, has a wealth of experience in building and exiting companies, VC investing, due diligence, value creation, community building and founder support. With different nationalities and backgrounds, we aim to give our founders, companies and partners the best we can!
Here are our investment criteria:
The experienced advisory board of Living Hope VC reflects our values and secures our vision and the right execution of our investment strategy.
Dirk Meuleman is the CEO of Phenix Capital Group and the chairman of our advisory board. With a background in private equity, venture capital, and infrastructure at MN and Shell, he now advises institutional investors globally on impact investing.
Experienced Tech Entrepreneur and (startup) investor from Norway. Scaled multiple businesses. Strong leadership skills. Bridge builder between business, church and society.
Entrepreneur and impact maker. CEO of several high impact charities, like World Servants. Worked as leader of the Evangelical Collaboration in the Protestant Church of the Netherlands
Entrepreneur and CEO of XSARUS, a leading Digital Commerce agency in The Netherlands. Economist and theologian. Great domain expertise in the field of E-commerce and SaaS.
Living Hope VC is building a network of faith- and value-aligned entrepreneurs, founders, and (angel) investors across Europe. Together, we share deals, come together, invest, and help our local venture networks succeed throughout the continent. Our shared vision, values, and passion make this a truly unique and powerful network — one that seeks to be a blessing for the Tech Venture space in Europe.
After dedicating 14 years as a missionary in the Philippines, Andrius Markevičius returned to Lithuania. As the founder of Digio Apps, a mobile app development company, he is currently leading an exciting project called SafeKid. His passion lies in cultivating an ecosystem of faith-driven investors and founders in Lithuania.
Morten Mellergaard is the founder and former CEO of Plandisc. As a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, he represents Denmark in our network. Morten brings strategic insight, relational depth, and a strong commitment to values-based leadership across European venture ecosystems.
Simon leads Fyrish Ventures, an advisory and investment company. As a product guy and entrepreneur, he represents Sweden. He brings product clarity, broad sector insight, and hands-on experience building software and tech products across Europe.
Alan Yeboah is the founder of Living Stones, based in Geneva. As an experienced entrepreneur and values-driven consultant, he represents parts of Switzerland and France in our network, supporting faith driven founders and promoting principled leadership across the European venture ecosystem.
Tom Bujok is the founder and CEO of No Fluff Jobs, Europe’s largest IT job board. As a seasoned software engineer and entrepreneur, he represents Poland in our network, bringing extensive experience in technology, business development, and values-driven leadership to support and empower European tech founders.
Daan de Groot is our ambassador in Romania, where he has lived since 2008. As co-founder of Engage, Bam connect and Rustic Art,, he builds social enterprises and connects entrepreneurs across Eastern Europe around faith-driven business and redemptive impact.
In May 2025, we successfully closed the first capital round with EUR 3.4 million. We are preparing for the second capital round of the Living Hope Europe Fund Coöperatie U.A., expected to open in November/December 2025.
The minimum ticket size is EUR 150,000.
To express your interest or learn more, please reach out via invest@livinghope.vc.
See here the EID of the fund (The Essential Information Document – in Dutch)
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