ENTREPRENEUR. GUEST SPEAKER. ANGEL INVESTOR.

THIJSVERHEUL

Founder of United Wardrobe, once known as the ‘Dutch Vinted’ with 4.5 million users. After the acquisition by Vinted in 2020, he became active as an author, investor in startups and scale-ups, and a DIY enthusiast with a passion for building.

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Read the inspiring story of United Wardrobe Discover how three students from Wageningen University turned a simple idea into one of Europe’s fastest-growing fashion marketplaces. United Wardrobe started with just a few thousand euros and grew into a thriving platform with millions of users, connecting sustainable fashion lovers across the continent. After years of rapid growth, the startup was successfully acquired by Vinted — marking one of the most remarkable Dutch startup success stories of the decade. Learn what it takes to build, scale, and sell a company from scratch, and get inspired by the entrepreneurial journey of Thijs Verheul and his co-founders.

About Thijs

Since 2013, I’ve been on my entrepreneurial journey. As co-founder of United Wardrobe, I experienced the company’s growth from an idea to an international acquisition by Vinted. Today, I share my lessons on stages across the country and invest as an angel investor in promising startups and bold entrepreneurs.

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Why choose me?

Exited founder

Realistic, honest no bullshit approach

Rollercoaster story

Angel investor and mentor

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