CarbonX B.V., based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the manufacture of carbon networks and the development of innovative materials. The company focuses on creating advanced products tailored for various industries, including elastomers, automotive and aerospace thermoplastics, construction, energy, and sports and leisure thermosets. By supplying these new materials, CarbonX aims to contribute to the design and production of the next generation of high-performance materials across multiple sectors.
Easelink
Venture Round in 2025
Easelink develops and industrializes conductive charging technologies for electric vehicles, aiming to automate and accelerate the charging process. It centers on MATRIX CHARGING, an automated conductive charging system with no moving parts outside the vehicle, designed to be stationary and scalable. The technology uses a charging pad that enables automatic direct physical connection as soon as a vehicle parks on top, eliminating the need for manual plugging and enabling convenient, efficient EV charging.
Easelink develops and industrializes conductive charging technologies for electric vehicles, aiming to automate and accelerate the charging process. It centers on MATRIX CHARGING, an automated conductive charging system with no moving parts outside the vehicle, designed to be stationary and scalable. The technology uses a charging pad that enables automatic direct physical connection as soon as a vehicle parks on top, eliminating the need for manual plugging and enabling convenient, efficient EV charging.
MetisMotion
Venture Round in 2025
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of advanced actuators designed for various industrial applications, including robotics, aviation, and automotive sectors. The company focuses on creating lightweight, high force-density actuators that enhance performance through significant reductions in weight and space. MetisMotion's technology integrates the advantages of solid-state actuators with traditional drive systems, facilitating the electrification of hydraulic systems to achieve greater force output and extended displacement capabilities. This innovative approach positions MetisMotion as a key player in driving efficiency and modernization within the actuator market.
CarbonX
Venture Round in 2025
CarbonX B.V., based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the manufacture of carbon networks and the development of innovative materials. The company focuses on creating advanced products tailored for various industries, including elastomers, automotive and aerospace thermoplastics, construction, energy, and sports and leisure thermosets. By supplying these new materials, CarbonX aims to contribute to the design and production of the next generation of high-performance materials across multiple sectors.
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of advanced actuators designed for various industrial applications, including robotics, aviation, and automotive sectors. The company focuses on creating lightweight, high force-density actuators that enhance performance through significant reductions in weight and space. MetisMotion's technology integrates the advantages of solid-state actuators with traditional drive systems, facilitating the electrification of hydraulic systems to achieve greater force output and extended displacement capabilities. This innovative approach positions MetisMotion as a key player in driving efficiency and modernization within the actuator market.
Dunia Innovations
Seed Round in 2024
Dunia Innovations is pioneering the development of the world's first self-driving laboratory dedicated to electrocatalytic CO2 utilization. The company aims to facilitate the energy transition by addressing challenges in scalable carbon utilization, thereby fostering a circular carbon economy. By transforming carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals and fuels, Dunia Innovations helps businesses understand their carbon footprints and actively contributes to achieving net zero emissions. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to significantly accelerate catalyst research and optimize processes for effective carbon management.
Dunia Innovations
Grant in 2024
Dunia Innovations is pioneering the development of the world's first self-driving laboratory dedicated to electrocatalytic CO2 utilization. The company aims to facilitate the energy transition by addressing challenges in scalable carbon utilization, thereby fostering a circular carbon economy. By transforming carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals and fuels, Dunia Innovations helps businesses understand their carbon footprints and actively contributes to achieving net zero emissions. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to significantly accelerate catalyst research and optimize processes for effective carbon management.
Defacto Technologies
Grant in 2024
Defacto Technologies SA is a chip design software company specializing in enhancing the design-for-test (DFT) process and improving the testability of integrated circuits and systems on chip (SoCs). Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Moirans, France, with an additional office in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite of electronic design automation (EDA) tools. This includes HiDFT-SIGNOFF, which facilitates scan logic insertion at the register transfer level (RTL), and HiDFT-STAR, a customizable tool for editing RTL designs of IP cores and SoC blocks. Defacto Technologies also provides RTL testability debug and signoff, as well as RTL DFT verification solutions. Its software serves various industries, including automotive, mobile, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence, enabling clients to develop advanced SoCs with enhanced functionality and lower power consumption. The company has established a global presence with sales offices across China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Israel, and Europe.
Basemark specializes in developing augmented reality software for enhanced driver awareness and safety. It offers tools to avoid occlusion, prevent motion sickness, and support multiple in-vehicle displays, enabling automotive manufacturers to create practical AR applications.
Naco Technologies Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced nano-coating technologies, specializing in high-performance coatings for various industries including tooling, automotive, aerospace, and microchip production. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Riga, Latvia, Naco develops multilayer and multicomponent coatings that enhance equipment performance by providing oil-enhanced, wear-protective, thermal barrier, and liquid-repellent properties. The company plays a significant role in the hydrogen sector by creating specialized coatings for Green Hydrogen systems, such as electrolyzers and fuel cells, which improve the reliability of these systems while minimizing the use of costly and scarce materials. In 2015, Naco Technologies was acquired by the Schaeffler Group, a Germany-based company, further strengthening its capabilities and market reach.