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DCIF Angels Interest Form

DCIF is building a network of local and diaspora angels backing founders from the six islands. This form is the official application to join the first Angel cohort (2027).

Full name

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Email

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Where are you based?

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What's your connection to the Dutch Caribbean?

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A

Born and/or raised on the islands, living there now

B

Diaspora — roots on the islands, living abroad

C

Strong professional or personal ties to the region

D

New to the region, interested in what's being built

Have you invested in start-ups or private ventures before?

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A

Yes — including in Dutch Caribbean founders

B

Yes — but not yet in the region

C

Not yet — actively considering it

D

Just exploring for now

How many start-up or private investments have you made so far?

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A

None yet

B

1 – 2

C

3 – 5

D

6 or more

How do you invest (or plan to)?

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As an individual angel

Through a group, syndicate or angel collective

Through a company, holding or family vehicle

Mostly in real estate or other private assets so far

Haven't invested yet

What ticket size feels comfortable per investment?

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A

Under XCG 10,000

B

XCG 10,000 – 25,000

C

XCG 25,000 – 50,000

D

XCG 50,000 – 150,000

E

XCG 150,000+

F

Prefer not to say yet

Which sectors interest you most?

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Fintech & financial services

Agri-food

Blue economy & climate

Creative industries

Software & AI

Proptech & construction

Open to anything with strong founders

Beyond capital, what could you bring to founders?

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Mentorship & coaching

Industry or technical expertise

Network & market access

Board & governance experience

Follow-on capital for later rounds

Capital is my focus for now

What matters most in your investing? (pick up to 2)

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Financial returns

Regional economic impact & local ownership

Regenerative & sustainability outcomes

Giving back to where I'm from

Being early in an emerging ecosystem

What do you want to do as a DCIF Angel?

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A

Invest only

B

Invest and mentor or advise founders

C

Mentor or advise only, for now

How would you like to be involved?

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Joining the DCIF Angel Collective

Co-investing alongside DCIF on a deal-by-deal basis

Attending Demo Day / Final Pitch Day

Keep me informed for now

DCIF Angels meets four times a year. How many of the quarterly events do you expect to attend?

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A

All four

B

Two or three

C

One

D

Not sure yet

Are you a paying member of a Dutch Caribbean business community?

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A

OCBN

B

Beter Business

C

No, not a member

D

Other

Annual membership

DCIF Angels membership is XCG 2,500 for 2027. It covers the events and preparation costs.

Are you willing to pay the 2027 annual membership fee?

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A

Yes, I confirm

B

Not yet — I'd like to talk first