Carduso Capital

Carduso Capital, established in 2012 and headquartered in Groningen, Netherlands, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology companies. It primarily targets businesses operating in the life sciences, energy, and sustainable society sectors. The firm not only provides risk capital but also offers active management support and leverages its extensive network to facilitate the growth of its portfolio companies. Carduso Capital was co-founded by the University of Groningen (RUG) and University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), reflecting its commitment to these sectors.

Frits Kok

Partner

Koos Koops

Partner

Robert Polano

Partner

5 past transactions

BioBTX

Venture Round in 2024
BioBTX is a company focused on producing sustainable aromatics by utilizing biomass and plastic waste as alternatives to fossil resources. The company has developed an innovative integrated catalytic pyrolysis process that effectively maximizes the yield of benzene, toluene, and xylene isomers (collectively known as BTX) while minimizing operational costs. This technology enables the production of biobased aromatics, which are essential for creating environmentally friendly materials. By providing a solution to combat waste and reduce carbon emissions, BioBTX aims to contribute to a greener future and expand the possibilities for sustainable materials in various industries.

QDI systems

Series A in 2024
QDI Systems B.V. is a startup based in Groningen, the Netherlands, focused on developing advanced imaging devices for medical applications using quantum dot technology. The company specializes in creating X-ray sensors that deliver high-contrast and high-resolution imaging, particularly for mammography, while also reducing radiation exposure for patients. QDI Systems aims to provide user-friendly quantum dot materials accompanied by comprehensive instructions for constructing high-performance imaging devices. By leveraging innovative technology, the company enhances the precision of medical imaging, enabling healthcare professionals to obtain critical diagnostic information efficiently and safely.

PureIMS

Venture Round in 2023
PureIMS is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Roden, the Netherlands, that specializes in the development, production, and marketing of drugs utilizing patented inhalation technology. The company focuses on dry powder inhalation products designed for effective pulmonary administration, catering to patients with various respiratory and systemic conditions, including cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, tuberculosis, Parkinson's disease, and anaphylaxis. PureIMS offers services in dry powder formulation, compounding clinical trial medications, and compounding pharmacy, with its innovative equipment engineered to create small particles that facilitate deep lung deposition. This approach not only enhances local pulmonary drug effects but also allows for rapid onset of action for systemic applications, thereby improving patient outcomes and treatment efficacy.

QDI systems

Seed Round in 2022
QDI Systems B.V. is a startup based in Groningen, the Netherlands, focused on developing advanced imaging devices for medical applications using quantum dot technology. The company specializes in creating X-ray sensors that deliver high-contrast and high-resolution imaging, particularly for mammography, while also reducing radiation exposure for patients. QDI Systems aims to provide user-friendly quantum dot materials accompanied by comprehensive instructions for constructing high-performance imaging devices. By leveraging innovative technology, the company enhances the precision of medical imaging, enabling healthcare professionals to obtain critical diagnostic information efficiently and safely.

QDI systems

Seed Round in 2021
QDI Systems B.V. is a startup based in Groningen, the Netherlands, focused on developing advanced imaging devices for medical applications using quantum dot technology. The company specializes in creating X-ray sensors that deliver high-contrast and high-resolution imaging, particularly for mammography, while also reducing radiation exposure for patients. QDI Systems aims to provide user-friendly quantum dot materials accompanied by comprehensive instructions for constructing high-performance imaging devices. By leveraging innovative technology, the company enhances the precision of medical imaging, enabling healthcare professionals to obtain critical diagnostic information efficiently and safely.
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