Impulse people

Feddo Tamminga

Feddo is your man when you’re looking for growth finance for high-tech innovations. Particularly sustainable propositions in special or challenging situations. Feddo has over 15 years of corporate finance experience, educating himself within investment firms, including Egeria (private equity) and Navitas Capital (family investment). He has a serious addiction to entrepreneurship, with four companies where he is either co-founder, co-owner or co-creator. And of course, all companies with a big green heart. 

Lars van der Veen

What about Lars? Well, put simply, he loves complex projects. Turning them into sound business cases for the long-term. Beware of Lars, he will challenge you and ask the difficult questions. Is he qualified to ask? Absolutely. He has a double MSc, both in Financial Management as in Marketing. Also, 10 years of hands-on experience, he specialises in fundraising ventures across diverse domains, including ClimateTech, HealthTech, and DeepTech, particularly within the semiconductor sector. He often provides strategic financial guidance, akin to a trusted advisor, and has played this role for the family business for over a decade. A busy guy!

Joris van Rijn

If you’re checking these profiles, you’re really doing your homework. Good for you, we admire your drive and dedication. What would you like to know about Joris? Well probably good to read that he has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance. Including Venture Funds: Residex, the captive fund of Achmea and later, Capital-C Ventures, a dedicated €50m VC fund, established by Joris with three partners. During his career, he has been a Managing Partner, a CFO, a Member of the Advisory Board, an owner and a shareholder. In other words, he knows what it’s like to be in your shoes. Ideally Joris likes to be one step ahead (in the shoes of the person in front of you).

Roeland de Wolf

Roeland has an entrepreneurial spirit and really believes in business ideas that have a purpose beyond making money. Really! He likes to think out of the box, in the box, around the box and with no box at all. Complex financial and strategic issues are for Roeland a joy. He has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a Master’s in Finance & Investments from Erasmus University.

Gijs-Henk Klein

Gijs-Henk has a problem solving mindset and loves working with passionate and ambitious entrepreneurs. Connection is important for him and he wants to go the extra mile to support you in your strategic and financial projects.  Gijs-Henk earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Erasmus University College and his Master’s degree in Business Administration at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Lukas van de Schepop

This is Lukas, a passionate individual driven by a strong will to have a positive impact on our future. Whether he is diving into the latest trends, learning new skills, or exploring unique places in the world, he is always seeking new experiences and challenges. After Lukas earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen he decided to pursue a Master’s degree in Finance & Investments at Erasmus University in Rotterdam. During his studies, he found he thrived most from solving challenges where the worlds of finance and strategy crossed, especially those with a lasting impact.

Tamar Zondag

Meet Tamar – a finance professional passionate about meaningful technology. With a Master’s in Finance and Investments, Tamar combines strong analytical skills with a curiosity for new solutions. Before starting her journey at Impulse, Tamar gained experience through internships at a strategy consulting agency and a private equity fund, learning how to spot opportunities in complex situations.

But the real drive comes from blending finance with purpose. Interested in how emerging technologies can change the future, Tamar focuses on supporting projects that have a positive societal impact. Whether it’s developing a business case for sustainable solutions or health innovations, Tamar is always ready to help out!

Youp van der Linden

Youp recently completed his Master’s in Finance in Lisbon and is driven by a strong interest in how finance and strategy can create real-world impact. Through previous experience in finance, he has developed a sharp analytical mindset and enjoys tackling complex challenges from different angles. Having lived and studied in multiple countries, he brings an international perspective and adaptability, and is particularly interested in using financial insights to support meaningful, long-term value creation.

Mees Pen

Mees is an analytically strong student who enjoys the combination of finance and strategy to solve real-world challenges. He enjoys exploring new areas of interest, especially those where theoretical concepts meet practical application. Furthermore, Mees thrives in environments with clear visions, where he can contribute to translating ambitious ideas into actionable strategies.

Upon completion of his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Economics, he gained hands-on experience in financial projects at a multinational. This sparked his interest and led to him pursuing a Master’s degree in Finance. Within this master he noticed that finance can be a means in tackling real-world challenges, which directly aligns with his interests.

Sander Melis

Sander is fascinated by business models and, more specifically, by what makes some ventures succeed while others don’t. After completing his Bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, he joined Innovis, where he further developed his interest in evaluating business opportunities and understanding how companies create and capture value.

Always curious to explore new perspectives, Sander also spent a semester studying in South Korea. At Impulse, he enjoys combining that curiosity with his analytical mindset, working alongside entrepreneurs on strategic, financial and fundraising challenges. When he’s not diving into a new business case, there’s a good chance you’ll find him in a record store searching for hidden gems.