An empowering community focused on growth, collaboration, and shared success.

Our Story

iSprout

WE ARE
BOLD

About iSprout

An empowering community driving growth and shared success

We hire top-tier talent from the best universities in South Africa and enable exceptional candidates to fulfil their dream careers internationally.

Our Story

Our Story

Who We Are

At iSprout, we’re committed to empowering South African professionals by creating a supportive community focused on growth, collaboration, and shared success. Our mission goes beyond job opportunities; we aim to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our candidates, partners, and communities. We’re all about nurturing talent, fostering connections, and driving positive change, both locally and globally.

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Our Story

What We Do

We empower South African professionals by connecting them with impactful career opportunities in the Netherlands and remotely, focusing on finance, energy, and technology sectors. Our community-driven approach nurtures top talent, helping them thrive globally while building sustainable talent solutions for our Dutch partners.

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Francois Eijgelshoven

Founder & CEO

" Launching the iSprout Foundation to give back and empower our Collective has been a proud milestone. At iSprout, we’re driven by passion, community, and care—true TLC."

Petria Winter

People & Culture

“Our community is built on the values of collaboration, support, and shared success.”

Demi Versfeld

Director of iSprout Energy

"iSprout thrives on purpose: empowering Dutch clients with skilled professionals and uplifting South Africans with exciting global careers. "

Marnix van Kruijsdijk

Director of iSprout Finance

" It's rewarding to provide opportunities that advance South Africans personally and professionally—at the heart of all we do."

David Loots

Business Development Manager

"iSprout creates a sense of belonging where you can be yourself and thrive. As a South African, I value the work-life balance in the Netherlands!"

Lara Beukes

Talent Manager

"The best part of working at iSprout is collaborating in a supportive and uplifting environment that fosters a positive mindset."

Michaelene Wells

Marketing & Events Coordinator

"The sense of community is unmatched, and I’m proud to be part of a team making a meaningful impact in our iSprouters' lives."

We believe in creating more than just job opportunities—we’re building a vibrant community where growth, collaboration, and shared success are at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values

Beyond

Boundaries.

Beyond

Boundaries.

Brand Pillars

Pivotal pillars that propel our people forward.

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People

People are at the centre of our purpose. It is our mission to guide their growth, curate life-changing experiences and give back to the communities that make our work possible!

Growth

Our objective is to cultivate extraordinary growth within a community of like-minded people to create a thriving ecosystem where both individuals and companies flourish!

Momentum

The dynamic momentum within our community serves as a driving force, propelling each iSprouter forward in their journey, enabling us to create a circular success story.

Big on people, not numbers

We believe making a difference takes hard work, so that means inspiring extraordinary growth for a focused group of people. We’re dedicated to identifying, nurturing and inspiring top-tier talent to unlock their potential and go Beyond Boundaries

Community

We sow, you sprout

We are dedicated to cultivating excellence for every individual we work with.We’re here to help South African professionals grow by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Growth

Let’s grow together

Our approach is rooted in inclusive collaboration. We bring together diverse talent, bridging cultural gaps, and creating an environment where everyone contributes to a shared success story. We aim to create long-lasting and strategic relationships with our people, our partners and our clients.

Momentum

What goes around,
‍comes around

Our philosophy is community-centric. We believe in giving back and contributing to the growth of both individuals and the communities that make our work possible. Our mission is to create a positive impact that extends beyond professional success.

Circularity

Team iSprout

Meet the cool people that support our growth

Our mission is to facilitate iSprouters to cross personal and physical boundaries, but moreover we aim to develop a circular, sustainable & scalable working concept.

Our Team

iSprout

François Eijgelshoven

Founder & CEO

iSprout Finance

Marnix van Kruijsdijk

Co-Founder & Director

iSprout Energy

Demi Versfeld

Co-Founder & Director

Energy & Infrastructure

Lucca van Diessen

Business Unit Manager

iSprout

Petria Winter

People & Culture Manager

iSprout

Darren Venter

Finance Manager

iSprout

Jenneke Heyligers

Head of Operations

iSprout

Michaelene Wells

Marketing & Events Coordinator

iSprout

Lara Beukes

Talent Manager

iSprout Finance

Tom Kelly

Business Development Manager

iSprout Finance

Stefan Stofberg

Business Development Manager

iSprout Finance

Jhandi Louw

Finance Recruiter

iSprout Energy

Daan Briene

Customer Success Manager

iSprout Energy

Tameaka Futcher

Energy Recruiter

iSprout Energy

Janelle Thirsk

Energy Recruiter

iSprout Technology

David Loots

Business. Development Manager

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Juhné Rall

Technology Recruiter

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Marelie Barnard

Relocation Support

Advisory Board

Meet iSprout's
biggest supporters

Monique Noomen-Greve

EIFFEL

Supervisory Board

Roy Daemen

Techsharks, Orcatech, Special Ops

Investor & Co-Founder

Jan Albers

Former Philips, KNVB, PSV

Chairman Royal Ten Cate

Rob Geene

Former M&A ABN Amro

Advisory Board

Pillars of Purpose

Together, we’re not just
crossing boundaries-
we’re redefining them.

We are
people centric.

Pillars of Purpose

We are
adventurous.

Pillars of Purpose

We care about
our community.

Pillars of Purpose

We are
innovative.

Pillars of Purpose

We are
open-minded.

Pillars of Purpose

We always
give back.

Pillars of Purpose

When you join iSprout, you’re not just advancing your career- you’re becoming part of a community.

Our community is built on the values of collaboration, support, and shared success. People are the center of our purpose, ensuring that every member of our community is valued, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential. We’re committed to your personal and professional growth, all while giving back to the communities that make our work possible.

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