Twente Technology Fund

The Twente Technology Fund, established in 2010 and based in Enschede, Netherlands, is an independent venture capital fund dedicated to fostering high-tech entrepreneurial activities, particularly in the Twente region and at the University of Twente. The fund specializes in investing in seed and early-stage companies that are developing commercially viable products and technologies within sectors such as Clean Technology, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Biomedical Technology, and Life Sciences. Additionally, it supports pre-seed academic projects with commercial potential. By focusing on these innovative areas, the Twente Technology Fund aims to capitalize on emerging technological developments and contribute to the region's economic growth.

Nard Sintenie

General Partner

2 past transactions

PhoeniX Software

Venture Round in 2015
PhoeniX B.V. specializes in developing and supplying software solutions tailored for micro and nano technology (MNT) industries and research institutions. The company offers a range of products, including the Living Database, a manufacturing execution system that facilitates process flow design, wafer tracking, cleanroom management, and data analysis, thereby enhancing decision-making processes. Additionally, PhoeniX provides ReservationManager, a web-based cleanroom equipment booking system, and various layout and simulation software tools for applications in MEMS, microfluidics, integrated optics, and printed electronics. The company also develops process design kits for photonic integration platforms and microfluidics technologies. Beyond software solutions, PhoeniX B.V. delivers customer and technical support services, as well as training in integrated photonics design and yield engineering. Serving a diverse clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies, startups, universities, and research institutes, PhoeniX B.V. operates both in the Netherlands and internationally. Founded in 1991 and based in Enschede, the Netherlands, it is a subsidiary of Synopsys, Inc. since 2018.

Encapson

Series A in 2012
Encapson is a Medical device technology company with the mission to improve patient comfort through innovation. They want to be at the forefront of a transition away from damaging imaging modalities like X-ray to cheaper and safer alternatives, with Ultrasound being the current focus. Their vision is to be the front-runner in echogenic coatings. They are working with medical device companies to improve ultrasound visibility on medical devices and in collaboration with our partners develop the gold standard for precision-guided medical procedures, to improve patient care and quality of life.
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