Thomas Vles
Founder of GoDutch banking
Amsterdam, North Holland
Overview
Work Experience
Founder
2024 - Current
We believe that your account should do more than just holding your money, it should actively serve you, your community, and the planet. That’s why we’re committed to offering the best experience through a combination of exceptional service, full transparency, and a positive impact for our users, society and the environment. Our vision is to become a fully transparent financial institution that creates a positive impact on the environment and communities, setting a new global standard for fair, sustainable banking that inspires others to follow.
Investor & advisor
2017
Following my exit from Poopy Cat, I redirected my focus and resources towards nurturing promising pre-seed and seed startups. Investment examples: • Swan: embedded banking, processing over €1B monthly across ten markets in Europe since 2019. • Whering: digital wardrobe app and marketplace, 4M+ users, 20M+ uploads and 500M+ outfits created. • Labfresh: life proof tech-enabled menswear, 100K+ customers in 98 countries.
Chief Revenue Officer
2023 - 2024
Ageras, along with its subsidiaries, is an international provider of banking, accounting, and tax services, helping freelancers and microbusinesses across Europe and the USA with financial solutions. With over 300,000 active small business clients monthly, Ageras offers a comprehensive financial hub for small entrepreneurs and freelancers. The key markets are the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, and France, while the software serves around 50 markets globally. Ageras is backed by institutional investors such as Investcorp, Rabobank, CIBC, and Luxor Capital, and operates with a team of 250 professionals from offices in Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Berlin, Helsinki, Gdańsk, and Philadelphia.
Chief Executive Officer
2021 - 2024
Tellow is revolutionizing the banking and accounting landscape for 100.000 small businesses in The Netherlands. Our intuitive mobile applications provide a comprehensive suite of services encompassing accounting, taxes, loans, and banking solutions, all designed to simplify the financial management process. Leveraging cutting-edge machine learning technology, Tellow automates the booking of receipts and invoices, offering seamless integration with the Dutch Tax Authority for automated tax returns. Tellow was acquired by Ageras.
Chief Revenue Officer
2023 - 2024
B2B neobank in Germany, added integrated finance to the product. Responsible for marketing, sales and operations, led the integration into Ageras.
Chief Revenue Officer
2023 - 2024
Invoicing software in 50+ countries, largest in France and Germany. Responsible for marketing, sales and operations, led the integration into Ageras.
Chief Revenue Officer
2023 - 2024
Accounting software for Danish market, focusing on freelancers and SME. Responsible for marketing, sales and operations, led the integration into Ageras.
Chief Revenue Officer
2023 - 2024
Platform for accountants to provide services in Europe and the USA. Responsible for marketing, sales and operations, led the integration into Ageras.
Chief Revenue Officer
2023 - 2024
Innovative and efficient pay roll software. Responsible for marketing, sales and operations, led the integration into Ageras.
Founder & CEO
2020 - 2021
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, I spearheaded the development of a guest registration app tailored for hospitality venues, ensuring adherence to health measures. The app saw rapid adoption, with over 650 locations integrating it and more than 40,000 users registering, testament to its effectiveness and user-friendly approach. Our efforts were recognized with a nomination for the Dutch Chamber of Commerce 'Impact Award 2020'. Mycapa.city was acquired by Orderli.
Education
MSc (2x)
2009 - 2010