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Martijn Frank Dirks is a Dutch entrepreneur, investor and venture capitalist. He is the founder of MFD Solutions, a technology-focused investment group based in The Netherlands. He has invested in a number of tech start-ups across Europe and has served as a mentor for many others.

MFD Solutions provides strategic advisory services, venture capital investments and company operations support to technology start-ups. Our team works closely with our clients to help them navigate their business models, launch new products in new markets and scale rapidly while minimizing risk.

MFD Solutions specializes in IT Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Wireless/5G, Cyber Security, Green Technologies and Blockchain Technology. We also have extensive experience with AI/ML algorithms and emerging technologies.

We typically invest between €50k to €1 million depending on the stage of the start-up or project. Investments are made in exchange for equity or future payments (convertible notes).

It usually takes around 4 - 6 weeks from first contact for us to complete our due diligence process and finalize terms if we decide to invest in the project. However, this timeline can vary depending on how well prepared the start-up is prior to contacting us.

Yes, we offer advisory services including strategy development, market entry support and operational expertise. Our team also provides access to a network of contacts which can be valuable when entering new markets or launching new products & services.

We look at both quantitative factors such as financials & traction as well as qualitative factors such as team dynamics & vision alignment when evaluating potential investments. At times we may also consider external factors such as current market conditions or regulatory changes that could impact the success of the investment.

Yes! Our portfolio includes investments in countries across Europe along with some selected international markets such as India & Israel where we have existing strategic relationships that enable us to deploy capital more efficiently without compromising on our selection criteria or due diligence processes.

Absolutely! We encourage entrepreneurs to contact us with their ideas so that we can discuss possible strategies even before they begin working on their pitch deck or formal business plan. This helps ensure that they're taking all important aspects into account early on which can save time (and money) down the road.