GEC

Bridging Startups and Capital with Expertise That Matters

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Helping startups & scale-ups

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Our Mission & Vision

At GEC, we are revolutionizing fundraising and investment matchmaking through AI-driven automation. Our mission is to empower startups and scale-ups by connecting them with the right investors, streamlining fundraising, and accelerating deal flow with data-driven insights.

Our Vision

To create a seamless investment ecosystem where startups, scale-ups, and investors collaborate efficiently using AI-powered technology.

We believe in removing barriers to funding and ensuring that capital finds the right opportunities faster than ever before.

WHY WE ARE THE BEST

Our Team

We’re a house of industry experts, functional specialists, innovators, and AI technologists. Our leadership team brings decades of experience in startup incubation, business growth, capital markets, and deep tech—offering founders and investors access to unmatched expertise. Beyond introductions, we deliver the strategies, tools, and AI-powered insights that drive successful fundraising outcomes.

Jeanine Alsma

Digital Marketing & Communications Expert

Jeanine makes sure your story gets heard. From brand to message to visibility, she helps startups and scale-ups communicate clearly — and connect when it counts.“I turn complex into clear — and make it stick.”

Loek Berendsen

Omnichannel Strategy Expert

Loek helps retail and commerce scale-ups make smarter moves — online and offline. With deep experience in digital transformation, he connects the dots between tech, customers, and growth. “Retail doesn’t need more channels. It needs smarter ones.”

Gilles Holl

Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer

Gilles knows how to get deals done. As GEC’s commercial lead, he helps startups and scale-ups sharpen their offer, open doors, and close the right investors and partners — fast. “Growth starts with clarity — and ends with traction.”

Dirk Buursma

Founder & CEO

Dirk built GEC to do one thing: help ambitious founders raise smart capital and grow on their terms. As CEO, he drives the strategy, the standards, and the urgency that startups need when stakes are high. “We don’t do theory. We build what gets funded — and gets moving.”

We don’t just connect startups with investors – we provide the tools, strategies, and AI-driven insights that lead to successful funding outcomes.

Articles by our Experts

GEC has been featured in leading venture capital, fintech, and AI publications, including:

"How AI is Transforming Startup Fundraising"

"The Future of AI-Powered Investment Matchmaking"

"GEC’s Role in the Next Wave of Fintech Disruption"

Why GEC?

Led by Experts, Not Algorithms: Our team of seasoned operators, investors, and sector specialists works hands-on with founders and investors to shape standout propositions.
Support That Moves the Needle: From pitch refinement to strategic positioning, we guide startups and investors through every step of the funding journey — no fluff, just results.
Vetted, Not Volume: Every opportunity is screened for market fit, growth potential, and readiness — ensuring quality over quantity in every connection.
Matching with Purpose: We don’t just connect — we align. Founders meet investors who truly fit their stage, sector, and ambition, backed by smart insights and expert judgment.

At GEC, we combine technology, expertise, and data to reshape the future of startup funding.

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