Bas Godska

General Partner & Founder Acrobator Ventures, Tech Investment Fund. Founder Acrobator.com, growth hack and marketing advisory firm. Digital Dutchman, entrepreneur-turned-investor. eCommerce expert, growth hacker and marketeer since 2000. Assisted 100+ companies worldwide as CMO, MD, board advisor, consultant. Personal angel investmentportfolio, overall company value nearing $3BN, follow-ons raised (>$150 MN) from Accel, Iconiq, Insight Ventures, EBRD, Techstars, Acrobator Ventures. Bas is a marketeer-entrepreneur-turned-investor who passionately supports fellow tech founders with smart money, network and practical growth advice. Sweet spot: backing entrepreneurs originally from Eastern Europe/CIS anywhere in the world. Bas’ C.A.S.H.C.O.W. B.O.M.B.E.R. formula helps startups become scaleups and market leaders. Bas co-founded the Netherlands for Ukraine Foundation (NL4UA.ORG). TechCrunch: “one of the most prolific Western investors in Eastern Europe”. Crunchbase: Top 50 EU Angel, #1 Dutch Angel 2021 Pitchbook: Bas’ Angel Fund #2 most successful by IRR (2021). Bas has invested (in)directly in over 350 companies so far. Among them decacorn miro.com, harver.com (exit to Rubicon PE), Chocofamily, Zakaz (sold to Glovo), Piano.io… Portfolio founders of his direct investments raised >$1 billion from VCs like Iconiq, Accel, Insight, Salesforce, Google, YC, Techstars… The companies’ market cap based on latest rounds: ~$20 billion. 7 exits.

Founding Partner at Acrobator Ventures | Prolific Tech Investor | Digital Marketing Executive

Summary

Recognized super angel investor, venture capitalist, and LP with a portfolio of 350+ investments. Ranked among the Top 50 most value-creating Angels worldwide by Arete Index and acclaimed by TechCrunch and Crunchbase as “one of the most prolific Western investors in Eastern Europe.” Specializes in supporting tech entrepreneurs from Eastern Europe, CIS, and the Baltics on a global scale. Marketeer-entrepreneur turned investor with a proven track record of empowering founders through capital, network, and actionable growth strategies.

Professional Experience

Founder | Netherlands for Ukraine Foundation

https://www.nl4ua.org/ 

March 2022 – Present

• Founded and lead humanitarian organization supporting Ukrainians affected by war
• Coordinated hundreds of Dutch and Ukrainian volunteers
• Successfully placed hundreds of refugees with local hosts
• Raised significant funds for humanitarian aid

Founding Partner | Acrobator Ventures

https://acrobator.vc/ 

April 2019 – Present

• Managing €25mn+ venture fund (vintage 2022)
• Focused on pre-seed to seed stage big impact tech founders
• Special focus on CIS-originating founders worldwide
• Operating from Amsterdam, Tbilisi, and Kyiv
• Fund ranked #2 most successful by IRR (Pitchbook 2021)

Bas Godska Investments 

1. D2X Group
   • Deal Date: February 6, 2024
   • Deal Type: Early Stage VC
   • Industry: Other Capital Markets/Institutions
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
2. Myos
   • Deal Date: November 4, 2022
   • Industry: Specialized Finance
   • Company Stage: Bankruptcy: Liquidation
3. Respond.io
   • Deal Date: September 20, 2022
   • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
4. Carv
   • Deal Date: February 21, 2022
   • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
5. SuperWorld
   • Deal Date: February 2, 2022
   • Industry: Financial Software
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
6. knopka
   • Deal Date: January 1, 2022
   • Industry: Other Healthcare Technology Systems
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
7. iFarm
   • Deal Date: July 15, 2021
   • Industry: Other Agriculture
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
8. Monite
   • Deal Date: February 24, 2021
   • Industry: Financial Software
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
9. memoryOS
   • Deal Date: August 5, 2020
   • Deal Type: Angel (individual)
   • Industry: Educational Software
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
10. Awesomic
    • Deal Date: August 3, 2020
    • Deal Type: Seed Round
    • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
    • Company Stage: Generating Revenue

Investment Summary

• Total Companies Listed: 10 out of 25
• Industry Focus:
  • Business/Productivity Software (3 companies)
  • Financial Software (2 companies)
  • Diverse sectors including Healthcare, Agriculture, and Education
• Stage Focus: Primarily companies generating revenue
• Investment Types: Mix of Early Stage VC, Angel, and Seed investments

Academic Contributions

• Guest Lecturer, Stanford GIC MBA (2021)
• MBA Guest Lecturer, MSM (2010-2013)

Education

• University of Amsterdam (1993-1999)
  • Propedeusis Dutch Law
  • Major in Slavic Languages
• University of Technology Sydney (2002)
  • Certificate in Internet Marketing & Electronic Commerce

Skills & Expertise

• Venture Capital & Angel Investing
• Digital Marketing & Strategy
• Business Development
• Startup Growth & Scaling
• Cross-Border Operations
• Charitable Organizations
• CIS/Eastern European Markets

Recognition

• Top 50 SuperAngel worldwide (Arete Index 2024)
• “#1 Dutch Angel” (TechCrunch/Crunchbase)
• “One of the most prolific Western investors in Eastern Europe”
• Top 50 EU Angel

Languages

• Dutch (Native)
• English (Fluent)
• Russian (Professional)

Contact Information

• Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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