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About No Five Trees

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About No Five Trees

Our team

Boele Braaksma

Boele founded No Five Trees in 2020. His consultancy experience has honed his ability to tackle complex cases swiftly and decisively.

Boele founded No Five Trees in 2020. Prior to this, he gained consultancy experience at Deloitte where he has honed his ability to tackle complex cases swiftly and decisively. He leverages his consultancy background to deliver successful outcomes for clients and organizations. He sees it as his responsibility to guide and advise entrepreneurs, together with the team, in a way that helps them grow and be successful.

Mattijs van der Laan

Mattijs joined No Five Trees in 2024, dedicating his time and energy to discovering new opportunities, expanding his knowledge of SMEs, and guiding entrepreneurs to success.

After his study Sustainable Business and Innovation, Mattijs joined No Five Trees in 2024. He is fully committed to identifying new opportunities, deepening his knowledge in SMEs and guiding entrepreneurs to a successful future.

Matthijs van Eck

After his study, Matthijs joined at the start of No Five Trees in 2020. Some of Matthijs’ strong qualities are his analytical skills, drive and a solution oriented approach.

After his study Energy Science, Matthijs joined at the start of No Five Trees in 2020. Some of Matthijs’ strong qualities are his analytical skills, drive and a solution oriented approach. With his enthusiasm, dedication and insight into the needs of our clients, Matthijs is a valuable asset to No Five Trees.

Sebastiaan van de Putte

Sebastiaan is in his final year of Environmental Science at HVHL in Leeuwarden, specializing in Energy Management & Climate. Currently, he is interning with us.

Sebastiaan is in his final year of Environmental Science at HVHL in Leeuwarden, specializing in Energy Management & Climate. Additionally, he completed a minor in Biobased Sciences at Wageningen University. Currently, he is interning with us, contributing to the development of a business plan for an initiative aimed at supporting the construction sector in sustainability efforts.

Vacancy - (Junior) Analyst

Are you going to be our next colleague?

We're Hiring: Junior Analyst at No Five Trees
Join a dynamic team that pushes beyond existing concepts to build a career in early-stage investments as part of our financial advisory services.

About the Role
As a Junior Analyst, you'll be hands-on with No Five Trees' fee-earning projects and investments in startups.

Who We Are
No Five Trees advises (SME) companies on finance, strategy, and investments. Our advisory services range widely, from guiding startups through investment rounds to assisting SMEs in securing bank financing or managing M&A processes.
We also actively invest in startups, focusing on eHealth and sustainable technologies, aiming for financial returns while creating societal impact. We support entrepreneurs with advice and play an active role in achieving their goals.

Scope of the Role

Your responsibilities include:
Developing and managing financial models and cash flow valuations.
Crafting actionable strategies.
Preparing business cases, pitches, or information memorandums.
Organizing and reviewing due diligence.
Conducting market research, including detailed sector analysis.
Producing and presenting research to support investment recommendations.
Engaging in business development and expanding scope through new initiatives.
Working in a dynamic, young environment to deliver real value in projects.
Our small, innovative team offers a unique learning experience, supported by a flat structure that encourages initiative and leverages the extensive knowledge of colleagues.

Qualifications & Skills

Master's or engineering degree (or equivalent).
Strong analytical skills and quick learning ability.
Basic knowledge and interest in financial concepts and products.
Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
Proactivity, organizational skills, and resilience under pressure.
Ability to take initiative and responsibility for tasks.

Package

Initial 12-month contract with the potential for a permanent role.
Opportunities to visit clients and participate in team-building activities.
Work from our unique office on Nieuwegracht.

Ready to make an impact? Join us!

Our strong points

Why No Five Trees

Investment & Advise

We can offer a combination of investment and advisory services to your organization, ensuring that our interests are aligned.

Large network

We bring a network of investors and experts to the table for a short or longer period of time to support your company.

Tailor made solutions

We provide solutions that fit the needs and goals of each client, leveraging our network of partners and advisors across sectors and regions.

End-to-end support

We provide end-to-end support, from ideation and validation, to fundraising and deal-making, to execution and monitoring, to scaling and exit.

Relationship is key

Of course, we are focused on the deal, but we also create longstanding relationships between all parties. We believe that enduring partnerships lead to sustained success and mutual growth.

Honest & Realistic

We are honest to our clients and participants, highlighting areas for improvement constructively while appreciating the positives.

Collaboration & Innovation

We work together with entrepreneurs and investors, who share our common vision of creating positive change through collaboration and innovation.

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