On November 26, 2024, investors, entrepreneurs, and partners of our ECFG Investment Community gathered at a special location: the sustainable and brand-new Hotel Bent in Oisterwijk. The meeting was inspiring, and the large turnout was a confirmation of the strength of our growing network

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Highlights of the afternoon

Hans Bloemen kicked off the event with an engaging presentation on the vision behind building our ECFG Investment Community. Hans highlighted how we aim to create a platform where knowledge, connections, and opportunities converge – both online and offline – and how we regularly organize gatherings like this to bring members closer together.

Marcel van den Hudding presented a unique investment proposition through his organization Innovation Funding. With an innovative combination of grant advice and financing of awarded grants, he offers private investors an opportunity to directly contribute to promising projects with attractive returns.

Karin Bruers, known as a cabaret artist and social entrepreneur, shared her inspiring story about Hotel Bent, which came to fruition through creative entrepreneurship, her passion for sustainability and social impact, and a considerable amount of perseverance. The hotel was built with the goal of creating a sustainable building with a minimal ecological footprint, demonstrating that luxury and comfort can coexist with environmental responsibility. Furthermore, she introduced a special investment opportunity: participation in the ‘Bende van Bent’ (de ‘Bende van Bent’). This not only offers investors an interesting financial perspective but also the chance to contribute to a groundbreaking project that puts social entrepreneurship on the map.

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A unique location as the centerpiece

Hotel Bent, a brand-new, sustainably built hotel that embodies innovation and social entrepreneurship, provided a beautiful backdrop for the gathering. Located in the heart of the Oisterwijk Forests and Fens, it is possibly the most sustainable hotel in the Netherlands, and certainly in Brabant. Built largely from recycled components and waste streams, this romantic, pet-friendly hotel was constructed with zero emissions

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Stay Engaged and Discover New Opportunities
Are you interested in learning more about the presented investment propositions or curious about what our ECFG Investment Community can offer you? Feel free to get in touch with us!

More Information

Hotel Bent

For more details about Hotel Bent’s investment proposition and to receive the teaser, please contact Leo van Schijndel, Investment Director at ECFG:
📧 vanschijndel@ecfg.nl
📞 +31 6 1090 4342

Innovation Funding

Want to learn more about the investment opportunities offered by Innovation Funding? Contact Ruben Baijens, Investment Director at ECFG:
📧 baijens@ecfg.nl
📞 +31 6 2505 1541

ECFG Investment Community

Interested in joining our investment community or learning more about our events? Reach out to Hubert Bosch, Senior Advisor at ECFG:
📧 bosch@ecfg.nl
📞 +31 6 4660 6841Together, we are building a strong network of investors and entrepreneurs, where opportunities are discovered and realized. We look forward to the next gathering! 🌟