Bastiaan Beerens
Founder of Dutch Founders Fund
Amsterdam, North Holland
Overview
Work Experience
Partner at Maison la Matrone
2020 - Current
Nestled in Reims, France, our maison is the creative heart of both our fine champagnes and collectables. The roots of Matrone champagnes trace back to the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in the Côte des Blancs, where artistry and tradition converge to craft exceptional creations. Founded on the principles of exclusivity and meticulous detail, Matrone champagnes are offered exclusively at the world’s finest gastronomic venues and through allocation. Equally, our Matrone Collectables, crafted with the same dedication to artistry, bring elegance and refinement into the everyday, offering timeless moments to all who cherish sophistication. Through La Société, members have the opportunity to savour Matrone’s limited allocations and enjoy priority access to our collectables, embracing the full Maison la Matrone experience. Launching in 2026, Maison La Matrone is more than a house of fine champagne—it is an invitation to a world of extraordinary experiences, promising moments of unmatched delight and sophistication.
Co-founder & Venture Partner
2018
The Dutch Founders Fund is an early-stage VC that primarily invests in B2B marketplaces and digital platforms across Europe. Our fund is founded by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. We look beyond spreadsheets and resolve early-stage growth pains with lightning speed. Ready to scale together?
Founder at WeTransfer
2017 - 2024
Founder at Wetransfer | CEO
2009 - 2017
Founder
2012 - 2019
Get up in the morning with the entire world at your fingertips. WeMarket brings buyers and suppliers together for personal and transparent global trading. Open to all industries, our business-only marketplace enables easy trading with trusted companies around the world. No hassle. No charge. Making online B2B trade accessible and simple, without losing the personal touch. In our future, business will come to you. WeMarket. Where buyers meet suppliers.
Founder
1998 - 2009
concepting, design, print, photography and digital media
Print Production Manager
1994 - 1998
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
Raised $239,000,000.00 from Pershing Square Capital Management.