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Arthur Kosten

Europe, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, Leiden

Description

Arthur Kosten is a Co Founder @ Booking.com.

Investor Profile

Arthur Kosten has backed more than 12 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series B, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, The Netherlands, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Education, E-Learning, EdTech.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Series B (17%)
  • Convertible Note (8%)
  • Series C (8%)
  • Pre Seed (8%)
  • Series A (8%)

Country Focus

  • United States (42%)
  • The Netherlands (42%)
  • Germany (17%)

Industry Focus

  • Education
  • E-learning
  • Edtech
  • Language Learning
  • Tutoring
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Coworking
  • E-commerce
  • Internet
  • Real Estate
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Arthur Kosten frequently co-invest with?

All Iron Ventures
Europe, Pais Vasco, Spain, Bilbao
Co-Investments: 2
Accomplice
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 1
RTA.vc
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
Diligent Capital Partners
Europe, Kyyiv, Ukraine, Kyiv
Co-Investments: 3
Hoxton Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Educapital
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
SMRK VC Fund
Europe, Kyyivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine, Kiev
Co-Investments: 2
Flybridge
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 1
Point Nine
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Arthur Kosten often collaborate with?

AG
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1
PG
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Shared Deals: 3
AG
North America, Florida, United States, Orlando
Shared Deals: 1
Andrew Loewen
North America, Manitoba, Canada, Winnipeg
Shared Deals: 1
MB
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 3
BL
North America, North Carolina, United States, Raleigh
Shared Deals: 1
MG
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Shared Deals: 3
GS
North America, California, United States, Atherton
Shared Deals: 2
AC
Oceania, New Zealand
Shared Deals: 1
DH
Europe, Gullbringusysla, Iceland, Reykjavík
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Arthur Kosten?

Knowunity

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Knowunity is an AI tool that helps students with school activities and homework.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)E-LearningEducationMachine Learning
Series BJun 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $31,099,004
Cruisebound

New York, New York, United States

Cruisebound is a travel agency on a mission to make the joy of cruising available to the masses by simplifying the booking experience.

LeisureTravelTravel Agency
Convertible NoteSep 3, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,710,000
Detail

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Capture every conversation. Detail combines the simplicity of a camera app with an AI-powered video editor to create better video faster.

Content CreatorsSoftwareVideoVideo EditingVideo Streaming
Pre SeedMar 9, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Preply

Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

Preply is an online tutoring platform, aiming to help students achieve their learning goals and prepare them to speak confidently.

E-LearningEdTechEducationLanguage LearningTutoring
Series BMar 9, 2021
Amount Raised: $34,996,306
Preply

Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

Preply is an online tutoring platform, aiming to help students achieve their learning goals and prepare them to speak confidently.

E-LearningEdTechEducationLanguage LearningTutoring
Series AMar 30, 2020
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Hubs

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Hubs is an online manufacturing platform that provides engineers with on-demand access to a global network of manufacturing partners.

3D PrintingFinanceIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSocial Network
Series CMar 26, 2019
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Preply

Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

Preply is an online tutoring platform, aiming to help students achieve their learning goals and prepare them to speak confidently.

E-LearningEdTechEducationLanguage LearningTutoring
SeedJul 24, 2018
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Deskbookers

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Deskbookers is the one stop shop for businesses to find flexible offices and meeting spaces.

Commercial Real EstateCoworkingE-CommerceEducationInternetReal EstateRetail
SeedAug 1, 2017
Amount Raised: $750,000
Deskbookers

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Deskbookers is the one stop shop for businesses to find flexible offices and meeting spaces.

Commercial Real EstateCoworkingE-CommerceEducationInternetReal EstateRetail
SeedSep 1, 2016
Amount Raised: $900,000
Preply

Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

Preply is an online tutoring platform, aiming to help students achieve their learning goals and prepare them to speak confidently.

E-LearningEdTechEducationLanguage LearningTutoring
SeedJun 7, 2016
Amount Raised: $1,300,000