Founding CTO

You’ve got a product idea.

Maybe even a prototype.

But you're stuck on the next steps, or would like to go faster!

How do I validate the problem?

How do I find a co-founder?

How do I land a first customer?

How do I get funding—without giving away half the company?

That’s where we come in.

At our Achmea Impact Ventures, we act as a venture builder and back technical founders who bring strong ideas but need the right structure, support, and team to build a real startup around it.

You bring the product vision.

We’ll help you turn it into a company.

What we do

Achmea Impact Ventures is a corporate startup studio —we create startups from scratch.

We become your co-founder.

That means

• You bring a clear product idea that fits within one of our focus areas
• We support you with a salary, funding (up to €500K), and a dedicated team
• Together, we validate the problem, build the MVP, and take it to market
• If successful, we spin out the company with you in the lead, and with significant equity for you.

What you’ll do

As the CTO-founder , you’ll

• Validate your idea and user needs with support from our research team
• Shape the product roadmap and MVP strategy
• Build the MVP—hands-on or together with our in-house developers
• Test and iterate with early users
• Hire and lead your tech team as the venture grows
• Work alongside a commercial co-founder (if matched during the process)

What we offer

• Funding : Up to €500K, provided in stages based on traction
• Salary : You’ll be paid from day one to focus full-time on the venture
• Dedicated build team : Product designers, data engineers, software engineers, marketers, and researchers
• Network access : Achmea can open doors, be your first customer, or connect you with partners
• Structured process : Clear milestones, commercial sparring, and founder coaching
• Founder equity : up to 70%

Examples of ventures built with us

• FemmeUp : Women’s health platform tackling absenteeism. Used our network to land B2B clients.
• alex.ai : Legal AI assistant trained on millions of historical claims.
• Stackwise : Fintech platform launched with McDonald’s pilot in 8 weeks.
• Lekkerbezig : SaaS product supporting employee development for large employers.

How to Apply

Apply via the form or message our Talent Lead, Iselde van Beurden , directly: 📞 +31 6 38276027

Please include

• Problem Card : A short explanation of the problem, your solution, and how your idea fits one of our focus areas
• CV or short bio
• Optional Pitch Deck : Add extra info if you already have it

Not sure if your idea fits? Reach out — we’re happy to explore it with you.