Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
I run venture-facing partnerships and investor ecosystems . I specialize in matching investors, donors, foundations and funders with projects, ensuring strategic alignment, financial fit and long-term value. As founder of Chuva Consulting, I work across sectors to design and structure initiatives that appeal to both financial and mission-driven capital providers. My work sits at the intersection of venture capital, philanthropy, and strategic partnerships. I recently deepened my expertise in Venture Capital and Design Thinking, co-founded a global alumni VC network (IE Business School), working with team and business school scaled it to over 450% since 2023 and lead quarterly international events on venture finance and capital innovation, managing diverse, distributed teams. Selected Engagements: -National Development Center of the Philippines: Facilitated a knowledge partnership with German Entrepreneurship in Singapore to establish an AI-focused Innovation & Startup Center. • Municipality of Amsterdam / Start Foundation: Matched public and private partners for an outcome-based model to extend mentoring for people with disabilities • PLAN Netherlands: Identified and engaged partners for innovative fundraising and funding models, including a proposal for a self-sustaining student fund informed by global DIBs. Collaborated with experts from UBS Optimus and CIFF for input • UNICEF Netherlands: Advised on strategies to attract major donors and private investors to Africa- and Asia-based projects through new partnership structures Speaking & Thought Leadership: • Guest lecturer and speaker at Free University Amsterdam and Over the Bridge Conference on partnership development and innovative finance Past clients include: National Development Center of the Philippines, Amsterdam Municipality, VU Medical Centre, UNICEF, PLAN Expertise: Strategic Capital Matching, Investor Relations, Blended Finance, Partnerships, Venture Networks, Outcome-Based Structures Alongside my advisory work, I have been invited to serve as a juror for the iF Design Awards (Social Impact Prize, 2024–2025), contributing to external evaluation of 300 projects across selected editions Open to: Board or director roles at capital funds, venture philanthropy initiatives, or hybrid finance platforms (Randstad or remote Europe)
On the venture capital side, Chuva makes fundraising for startups easier, going for longterm relationships to benefit all stakeholders, matching projects with investors, partners, using a local and international network. Need an investor relations manager, a grant manager or venture philanthropy manager? Interested or want to know more? Send me a DM. Chuva also helps NGO's raise funds more efficient and effectively. Want to raise the number of gifts and your total fundraising? Want to connect your projects to impact investors? Chuva develops a tailor-made concept and makes it work. Making more impact for all.
• Helping students organizing their workload • Tutoring
• Prospect research top-segment alumni of University of Amsterdam • Plan Legacy fundraising partnership with bank • Hands-on support University-day festival and other alumni-projects such as: Life-long-alumni, involving alumni with fundraising for scholarships
Responsible for: • Credit monitoring private clients and other (business) clients • Client Relations • Advice about banking services • Problem solving, contact with national and international parties/mid-office • Contact with external parties (notary, administrators, asset managers,etc.)
• Analyzing credit applications • Writing proposals, • Client Relations Small and Medium-sized companies/Entrepreneurs