scaling beyond borders
Build where innovation meets opportunity
At Polaris Enterprises, we help tech companies and ventures expand internationally. We offer strategic support, trusted networks, and proven results across North America and Northern Europe. Our expansion strategists will help you prepare, initiate, and execute on your international expansion.
Europe as a launch or landing pad
Whether you are a startup founder preparing for market entry or an SME ready to cross the Atlantic, we specialize in helping you grow internationally. We can act as your landing pad in Europe or help you catapult from Europe across the Atlantic.
Strategic expansion for advanced technology companies
We combine deep industry insight with executional firepower to connect you with partners, customers, governments, knowledge institutions, and capital. Polaris Enterprises is your bridge between the world’s most advanced ecosystems, including Canada, UK , USA, Benelux, DACH region, the Nordics and the Baltics.
Our team has hands-on experience in growing companies internationally
As seasoned entrepreneurs, we leverage our experience and networks to quickly and successfully scale companies across borders and different markets. We bring a mix of strategic insights and operational support to any company’s growth strategy.
Our focus sectors include
Deeptech & Hardtech
Agritech & Food Innovation
Quantum & Advanced Computing
AI & High-Performance Infrastructure
Green & Industrial Tech
Our services include
Market Entry Strategy
Business Development
Localization & Compliance
Sales Enablement & Channel Building
Policy & Government Engagement
Why work with us?
Entrepreneurs First
We’ve built, led,scaled & down-sized, and exited businesses: we know what it takes.
Insider Ecosystem Perspective
Embedded relationships with leading tech clusters, innovation hubs, and VCs.
Hands-On Execution
We don’t just advise: we work alongside entrepreneurs with results that speak for themselves, ask us about our success stories.
Strategic Connectors
Access to senior-level stakeholders in both business and government
Diverse Market Knowledge
Sector fluency across deeptech, quantum, agritech, and next-gen computing
Ready to Navigate What’s Next?
Let’s explore how we can guide your business to new horizons. Please provide your name, email address, and/or phone number, and we will reach out to you promptly. Alternatively, feel free to call us at the number listed below, or e-mail us.
Provide Your Contact Information
Get in touch with Polaris Enterprises
Contact us at: +31 30 207 2788
Email us at: getintouch(at)polaris.enterprises
Visit us at: WTC Utrecht
Meet the team – partners
Dennis Huizing
Strategy & Team performance
Dennis specializes in turning complex strategic challenges into clear, actionable roadmaps. With over 15 years in international business development, he works with scaleups and SMEs to accelerate growth and expand into new markets. Dennis excels at bridging the gap between vision and execution, ensuring strategy leads to tangible results.
Marcel de Boer
Bizdev & Business Architect
Marcel is a seasoned entrepreneur, mediator, and board advisor with more than 25 years of experience. He has accelerated, scaled, and successfully catapulted multiple companies, and today focuses on helping businesses navigate business development, M&A, and governance challenges. Marcel’s pragmatic, results-driven approach makes him an invaluable ally for leadership teams preparing for growth or exit.
Maurice E. Bakker
Strategy & Growth Navigator
Maurice is self-proclaimed “scale-up addict”. With 3 decades of experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and strategic advisor, Maurice has helped numerous founders scale their businesses, attract investment, and expand internationally. Known for his sharp strategic insight and hands-on support, Maurice specializes in navigating high-growth companies through complex challenges—whether it’s fundraising, restructuring, or international expansion. His track record spans startups, scaleups, and family businesses across Europe, making him a trusted partner for leaders aiming to take their business to the next level.
Meet the team – advisors
Alexander Suma PhD
Deep Tech & Sustainable Innovation
Alexander is a seasoned deep tech entrepreneur and sustainability expert with over 20 years of experience in launching and scaling technology ventures. As the founder of multiple high-impact startups, Alexander brings a unique blend of technical expertise, visionary thinking, and practical execution. His career spans cutting-edge innovations in renewable energy, cleantech, and sustainable solutions—turning breakthrough technologies into scalable businesses. Alexander is known for his ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, secure investment, and drive ventures from ideation to market leadership. He’s a trusted advisor for deep tech founders and businesses focused on sustainability and impact. Alexander lives and works in Miami, and is one of Polaris’ scalability partners to the US and LATAM markets.
Khaldoun Shehadeh
Investments & Strategic Growth
Khaldoun is an accomplished investor, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor with over 20 years of experience in scaling businesses across multiple sectors, including technology, real estate, and finance. As a seasoned investor, Khaldoun brings a deep understanding of capital deployment, deal structuring, and value creation. His global perspective and hands-on leadership style make him a trusted partner for businesses navigating growth, investment rounds, and international expansion. Khaldoun’s strength lies in bridging strategic vision with operational execution—ensuring that businesses are not only investment-ready but also positioned for sustainable success. Khaldoun lives and works in Bangkok, and is one of Polaris’ deep domain knowledge partners for finance, investment, and expansion to West-Africa and Southeast Asia.
Cengiz Korkmaz
Strategy & International Expansion
Cengiz is an experienced entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and operations expert with over 20 years of leadership in scaling businesses across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. With a strong background in international business development and cross-border expansion, Cengiz specializes in helping companies enter new markets, optimize operations, and build scalable business models. His pragmatic, hands-on approach and deep understanding of diverse markets make him an invaluable partner for organizations aiming to grow internationally and navigate complex operational challenges. Cengiz lives and works in Istanbul, and is one of Polaris’ knowledge partners for the Web3 domain and for international expansion.
Floris Drupsteen
Visual Strategist
Floris is a renowned visual strategist and creative force, with over 25 years of experience in creating, building, and scaling brands for companies ranging from €5M to €500M in annual revenue.
Floris’s expertise extends to the psychological impact of visuals and storytelling, knowing that a well-crafted brand does more than attract attention – it fosters emotional connection and brand advocacy. By aligning visual identity with core company values and audience aspirations, he enables companies to command premium positioning, enhance customer acquisition, and strengthen lifetime value.
With a keen eye for market trends and consumer behavior, Floris bridges creativity with commercial impact, making him an indispensable partner for businesses aiming to scale, differentiate, and lead in competitive markets.