Founding CPO

You’ve got a product idea.

You see a problem. You have an idea for a product that solves it. Maybe you’ve started sketching, wireframing, or talking to users.

But you’re wondering:

How do I validate demand properly?

How do I build a real MVP?

How do I find a technical co-founder?

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

That’s where we come in.

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

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:

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You bring a clear product idea that fits within one of our focus areas

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We support you with a salary, funding (up to €500K), and a dedicated team

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Together, we validate the problem, build the MVP, and take it to market

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If successful, we spin out the company with you in the lead, and with significant equity for you.

What you’ll do

As the CPO-founder, you’ll:

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Validate user needs and sharpen the problem statement with our researchers

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Shape the product roadmap and define the MVP scope

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Work closely with developers, designers, and data engineers to build and test the product

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Lead early user testing, feedback cycles, and feature prioritization

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Build and lead the product team as the venture grows

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Work alongside a technical co-founder (if matched during the process)

What we offer

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Funding : Up to €500K, provided in stages based on traction

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Salary : You’ll be paid from day one to focus full-time on the venture

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Dedicated build team : Product designers, data engineers, software engineers, marketers, and researchers

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Network access : Achmea can open doors, be your first customer, or connect you with partners

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Structured process : Clear milestones, commercial sparring, and founder coaching

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Founder equity : up to 70%

Examples of ventures built with us

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FemmeUp : Women’s health platform tackling absenteeism. Used our network to land B2B clients.

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alex.ai : Legal AI assistant trained on millions of historical claims.

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Stackwise : Fintech platform launched with McDonald’s pilot in 8 weeks.

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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:

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Problem Card : A short explanation of the problem, your solution, and how your idea fits one of our focus areas

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CV or short bio

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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.