Riemer Smink

Riemer Smink is a Managing Partner at FORWARD.one, a venture capital firm dedicated to funding early-stage deep tech startups and hardware innovations. Before establishing FORWARD.one, he spent several years working within the European financial sector, most notably serving as a Director at Kempen & Co Corporate Finance. His academic background includes a Master of Science in Business and Management as well as a Bachelor of Science in Interaction Design, providing a unique foundation that combines commercial strategy with technical design principles. At his current venture firm, he actively supports engineers and scientists in developing complex new technologies by ensuring they pair their technical expertise with robust storytelling and direct sales capabilities. Smink’s primary focus remains on identifying and scaling high-potential deep tech enterprises that can successfully transition from laboratory research to commercial market leadership.