At the Villa, our investors are not just backers — they are the foundation of everything we build. From day one, they stand at the very core of our organization, helping identify talent, shape ideas, and guide the creation of ventures that will define tomorrow.
Each month, investors join us at the earliest stage — before the pitch decks, before the valuations — when ideas are raw and teams are just beginning to form. This unique position gives them a front-row seat to innovation in motion and the exclusive opportunity to back the most promising founders before anyone else.
As members of the Resident Network, investors become an active part of the ecosystem — mentoring, connecting, and handpicking the entrepreneurs they believe in. They are the first to see potential, the first to invest, and the first to help shape the future.
At the Villa, investors don’t just support growth — they create it. Together, we turn ambition into companies, and ideas into impact.
At the Villa, our investors are not just backers — they are the foundation of everything we build. From day one, they stand at the very core of our organization, helping identify talent, shape ideas, and guide the creation of ventures that will define tomorrow.
Each month, investors join us at the earliest stage — before the pitch decks, before the valuations — when ideas are raw and teams are just beginning to form. This unique position gives them a front-row seat to innovation in motion and the exclusive opportunity to back the most promising founders before anyone else.
As members of the Resident Network, investors become an active part of the ecosystem — mentoring, connecting, and handpicking the entrepreneurs they believe in. They are the first to see potential, the first to invest, and the first to help shape the future.
At the Villa, investors don’t just support growth — they create it. Together, we turn ambition into companies, and ideas into impact.
Our Team
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Jen Harris
Partner
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Jeroen Leeuw
Partner
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Sheryl Bates
Partner
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Who can become an investor?
At the Villa, our investors come from different worlds — but share one belief: that the future belongs to the brave. You can join as a private investor or as a representative of an equity firm, but what truly matters is your mindset. We partner with investors who believe in young talent, who see potential before profit, and who are ready to shape what’s next.
The Villa isn’t about waiting for the market to decide what works — it’s about creating it. Our investors stand beside the next generation of founders from day one, helping them turn ambition into action. Together, we explore bold ideas, build companies that matter, and invest in the people who will define tomorrow’s economy.
To become an investor at the Villa is to be part of something greater — a movement that challenges tradition, redefines opportunity, and proves that innovation begins with belief.
What is required?
Being an investor at the Villa means more than providing capital — it means believing early, acting fast, and building alongside the next generation of founders. We look for investors who are ready to engage, mentor, and support bold ideas from their very first day.
As part of the Villa, you should be willing to invest in pre-seed ventures — companies that are being formed, tested, and validated within our seven-day camps. Our investors understand that early-stage investment carries risk, but also offers unmatched opportunity.
We welcome those who believe in young founders and emerging talent, who are open to taking equity early and helping shape the companies that will define tomorrow. The Villa is not about waiting for proof; it’s about recognizing potential before the world does. If you’re ready to back ambition before certainty — and be part of building what’s next — you have what it takes to become an investor at the Villa.