Michiel Frackers – Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor
Michiel is a seasoned technology entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with a track record spanning over 30 years in internet, media, and blockchain innovation. As one of Europe’s first successful young tech entrepreneurs under 25 in the early nineties, he co-founded Planet Internet, which quickly became the largest internet service provider (ISP) and most popular website in the Netherlands, which was later acquired by Royal KPN Netherlands. Planet Internet was also a pioneer in digital content services and internet payments. His early success set the stage for a career in venture capital, sustainability investments, and blockchain applications.
Michiel was involved with several IPOs and expanded his influence into the investment sector, first as an angel investor and later managing two early-stage venture capital funds. He has built a diverse investment portfolio and held advisory roles at companies ranging from startups to industry leaders, including ID&T, creators of the world-famous event Sensation White, and TLS Card Systems, the issuer of the Dutch public transportation smart card.
Michiel is widely recognized for his extensive global network, having worked in Europe, the US and Asia, enhancing his capability to identify cross-border opportunities and collaborations. Additionally, he is known as the author of the influential weekly newsletter “Frackers on Tech” and as co-host of the NFA Podcast, a show covering technology, Web3, and market trends, with Dr. Nisheta Sachdev.
He has spoken at major global events such as TechCrunch Disrupt in New York, the Davos World Economic Forum, SXSW, and the Singapore ATX Summit. His investment and advisory work has emphasized sustainability since 2015 and blockchain technology since 2017.
Michiel also actively engages in non-profit initiatives. He has served as an advisor to the Dutch Secretary of Education and led Dutch startup missions to the United States with several initiatives, including “Dutch Fellows” and “High Tech Connections,” led by the Dutch Prime Minister, to promote innovative Dutch startups internationally.
Michiel Frackers – Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor
Michiel is a seasoned technology entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with a track record spanning over 30 years in internet, media, and blockchain innovation. As one of Europe’s first successful young tech entrepreneurs under 25 in the early nineties, he co-founded Planet Internet, which quickly became the largest internet service provider (ISP) and most popular website in the Netherlands, which was later acquired by Royal KPN Netherlands. Planet Internet was also a pioneer in digital content services and internet payments. His early success set the stage for a career in venture capital, sustainability investments, and blockchain applications.
Michiel was involved with several IPOs and expanded his influence into the investment sector, first as an angel investor and later managing two early-stage venture capital funds. He has built a diverse investment portfolio and held advisory roles at companies ranging from startups to industry leaders, including ID&T, creators of the world-famous event Sensation White, and TLS Card Systems, the issuer of the Dutch public transportation smart card.
Michiel is widely recognized for his extensive global network, having worked in Europe, the US and Asia, enhancing his capability to identify cross-border opportunities and collaborations. Additionally, he is known as the author of the influential weekly newsletter “Frackers on Tech” and as co-host of the NFA Podcast, a show covering technology, Web3, and market trends, with Dr. Nisheta Sachdev.
He has spoken at major global events such as TechCrunch Disrupt in New York, the Davos World Economic Forum, SXSW, and the Singapore ATX Summit. His investment and advisory work has emphasized sustainability since 2015 and blockchain technology since 2017.
Michiel also actively engages in non-profit initiatives. He has served as an advisor to the Dutch Secretary of Education and led Dutch startup missions to the United States with several initiatives, including “Dutch Fellows” and “High Tech Connections,” led by the Dutch Prime Minister, to promote innovative Dutch startups internationally.
