Klaas Kooistra

I have been working at NOM since 2014, why NOM? That year was a moment of reflection for me: what do I find important in my work? I was working at a bank, providing corporate finance. Before that I had worked as a grant advisor for innovative projects and in the evenings I was working on an innovative startup. The moment of reflection led to two key points for my new job: providing funding and being engaged in innovation and growth. Two things that NOM offers like no other.

For the past 10 years I have focused on investing in startups. What particularly appeals to me here is the drive of the entrepreneurs: despite it being a difficult road, these people try like no other to make an impact and make the world a little nicer! To be able to contribute from NOM in an early stage to the realization of the goals of these companies, I see as a rewarding role. For me, as Investment Manager, mutual trust and the will to work together are essential in this. I expect (hope) that in this way I can contribute to creating the great companies for the future!