Serial entrepreneurs, not consultants
Why we built TVH
Breakthrough science often stalls between discovery and execution. Not because the ideas are weak, but because structure, evidence, and leadership are missing at the moments that matter most.
TVH Life Science Partners exists to close that gap. We bring hands-on operating experience to help turn promising research into ventures that can move forward with confidence.
Who typically works with us
Founders
Innovation centers
Investors
Meet the team
Ton van den Hoven
Ton van den Hoven is a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of leadership experience in medtech and biotech. He has built, scaled, and successfully exited multiple technology-driven healthcare ventures, developing deep expertise in early-stage company development, strategic execution, and commercialization.
As the CEO and co-founder of several startups, he has guided teams through fundraising, regulatory approvals, clinical validation, and market launches. His previous leadership positions at Philips Healthcare, Stentor, and Cemax-Icon further developed his skills in innovation management, regulatory navigation, and global business development.
At TVH Life Science Partners, he focuses on identifying breakthrough science and guiding founders from concept to commercialization. Ton brings strategic clarity and operational discipline to the table, which helps teams establish strong foundations, accelerate development, and prepare for investment and market entry.
Saskia van den Dool
Saskia van den Dool is a strategic marketing and operations leader with extensive experience in start-ups and corporations in the healthcare industry. She has three decades of leadership experience in business development, marketing strategy, and operational execution. She has supported founders, scientists, and investors in turning early concepts into viable ventures.
She has held senior roles at multiple companies, where she shaped product strategy, commercial foundations, and early growth. Her corporate leadership experience has further strengthened her capabilities in customer engagement, market development, and organizational alignment.
At TVH Life Science Partners, she leads marketing, commercialization, and operational strategy. She helps each venture build a clear identity and credible positioning while establishing a realistic go-to-market path and the necessary execution structure. Her pragmatic, hands-on approach bridges innovation and market reality, giving teams clarity, momentum, and disciplined execution from the earliest stages of venture development.
Partner with entrepreneurs who've been where you are
Clear product concept and validated market need
Early evidence that moves investors from interest to action
De-risked pathway addressing technical, regulatory, and commercial concerns
Milestone-driven roadmap tied to value inflection points
Direct access to our extensive life science investor network
