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Marcel Van Der Heijden

Early stage B2B investor

Netherlands

Overview 

Marcel van der Heijden is an experienced early-stage B2B investor based in the Netherlands, with a strong background in go-to-market strategy and business development. He has successfully invested in companies like D2X Group and Vaultspeed, focusing on sectors such as logistics, IoT, and SMB software, among others. Highlights of his career include serving as a Partner at Fortino Capital and Speedinvest, as well as holding various strategic roles at Microsoft, demonstrating a track record of driving growth and innovation in the tech industry.

Work Experience 

  • Partner

    2021 - 2024

  • Partner

    2013 - 2021

  • Market Development Manager - Vodafone

    2009 - 2012

    Responsible for Microsoft Online Services (Office 365) go-to-market activities with Vodafone

  • Solution Sales Manager

    2006 - 2009

    Implement and execute the Communication Sector strategy of ’partnering with our customers’ by developing a plan to drive revenue for service provider services across worldwide. Drive and increase Microsoft service provider revenue through execution of co-marketing programmes. Develop an annual strategic marketing plan and budget for demand, and channel programmes for relevant solutions.

Microsoft Advertising provides digital advertising solutions.

  • Product/Program Manager

    2001 - 2006

    Responsible for mobile products and solutions/business development for telecom/hosting service providers

  • Founder/GM Benelux

    2001 - 2001

    Business and Corporate development for Benelux Region. Set up distribution channels and Benelux hosting and access infrastructure.

  • Product Manager Mobile Internet

    2000 - 2000

    Responsible for Libertel´s mobile internet product/content specification and marketing plan. Contributed to Libertel´s strategy with respect to online services and Internet.

  • Business Development

    1998 - 1999

    Business development, project management and customer liaison for mobile software development projects;

  • Managing Director and Founder

    1996 - 1998

    Launched Airmail – first wireless email service in the Netherlands. Developed internet real-estate broker platform.

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