#79 Matthijs Welle - 'Money isn't free: once you take VC money, you can't get off the train.'

#79 Matthijs Welle - 'Money isn't free: once you take VC money, you can't get off the train.'

From At The Money by Maud Vermeulen & Thomas Mensink

May 27, 2026 · 45 min · Season 4 · Episode 3

About this episode

Matthijs Welle discusses the complexities of venture capital and the realities of fundraising for startups.

In this episode I’m joined by Matthijs Welle, CEO and co-founder of Mews. Mews recently raised $300 million from international investors. In this episode, we discuss the reality behind venture capital: how Mews initially raised money simply to survive, how they learned to pitch, and owning yourfundraising process. Matthijs is honest, sharp, and opinionated. We talk about Dutch VCs, ambition, hockey stick charts, term sheets, and why a great investor should bring much more than just capital. This episode is powered by the NVP.

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Hosts: Maud Vermeulen, Thomas Mensink

Guest: Matthijs Welle

Topics covered

  • venture capital
  • fundraising
  • investors
  • business strategy
  • startups

Keywords

  • venture capital
  • fundraising
  • Mews
  • investors
  • term sheets
  • Dutch VCs
  • business strategy

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Organizations: Mews

Places: Dutch

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