BridgeFund

BridgeFund is a fintech company based in Amsterdam, founded in 2018.

It operates a two-sided online platform that connects Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in need of working capital with private and business investors seeking returns. The platform eliminates the need for traditional bank intermediation, providing faster and simpler access to capital for entrepreneurs. The company has issued over 13,000 loans totaling more than €800 million and processes around 100,000 loan applications annually. Its core offering includes a fully automated lending platform that provides business loans ranging from €5,000 to €250,000, with interest rates starting at 1.3% per month. Investors can access fixed annual interest rates between 4% and 5.75% through flexible investment options. BridgeFund also offers additional services like business credit solutions and educational resources for entrepreneurs. The company is led by CEO Julian Van De Steeg and co-founder Rutger Quispel, employing approximately 128–130 people.