Curie Capital

Curie Capital is a life science focused venture capital firm founded in 2018. It is a new and dynamic investment fund with a personal touch. Curie Capital is based in Amsterdam and invests in early stage companies with talented teams and exciting science and technology. The founding partners Mariette van der Velden and Han de Groot both have extensive experience in investing, entrepreneurship and managing companies across the full life cycle from startup to (public) exit. The partners leverage their complementary skills and network for the success of their portfolio companies.

Olivier Tak

Junior Partner

van der Velden, Mariette

Managing Partner

11 past transactions

Avidicure

Seed Round in 2025
Avidicure is a cancer care company focused on enhancing immune system function through innovative therapies. It is developing a novel antibody modality known as "AVC-Boosters," which are dual agonistic and multifunctional, engineered to deliver targeted and effective monotherapy. This approach aims to provide broad applicability in oncology, addressing various cancer types while prioritizing safety and efficacy. Currently, Avidicure is operating in stealth mode, indicating a focus on research and development before public engagement.

Sirius Medical

Venture Round in 2025
Sirius Medical helps improve healthcare for cancer patients by developing medical devices that aid in surgical treatment. Their objective is to create intuitive and accurate gadgets that allow surgeons and radiologists to provide the finest treatment. Sirius Perception uses audio and visual feedback to provide real-time, directional advice for pinpointing tumors

Citryll

Series B in 2024
Citryll is a private pharmaceutical company based in Oss, The Netherlands, founded in 2015. The company focuses on developing drugs aimed at treating autoimmune diseases and other human health conditions. Citryll's innovative approach involves the manipulation of the formation, function, and clearance of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) that are influenced by the protein citrullination pathway, specifically through the action of Peptidylarginine Deiminase (PAD) enzymes. This research supports medical professionals in addressing various serious conditions, including lupus, vasculitis, pulmonary fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and organ damage resulting from sepsis.

Flindr Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Flindr Therapeutics, a private biotech company develops next-generation precision oncology treatments.

Sirius Medical

Series B in 2023
Sirius Medical helps improve healthcare for cancer patients by developing medical devices that aid in surgical treatment. Their objective is to create intuitive and accurate gadgets that allow surgeons and radiologists to provide the finest treatment. Sirius Perception uses audio and visual feedback to provide real-time, directional advice for pinpointing tumors

Cleara Biotech

Seed Round in 2022
Cleara Biotech B.V., based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, focuses on developing therapeutics aimed at selectively eliminating senescent and senescent-like cancer cells. The company is particularly engaged in creating FOXO4-based anti-senescence drugs designed to counteract chemotoxicity and address therapy-resistant cancer cells. By targeting these problematic cells, Cleara Biotech seeks to advance cancer treatment and improve patient outcomes.

TargED Biopharmaceuticals

Series A in 2022
TargED Biopharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative biological drugs aimed at enhancing the treatment of thrombosis. The company utilizes small antibodies, known as VhH, to deliver enzymes directly to the sites of thrombus, facilitating targeted thrombolysis. This approach allows for effective treatment regardless of the blood clot's composition, thereby enabling healthcare professionals to accelerate patient care and improve outcomes for those affected by thrombosis.

Sirius Medical

Series A in 2021
Sirius Medical helps improve healthcare for cancer patients by developing medical devices that aid in surgical treatment. Their objective is to create intuitive and accurate gadgets that allow surgeons and radiologists to provide the finest treatment. Sirius Perception uses audio and visual feedback to provide real-time, directional advice for pinpointing tumors

TargED Biopharmaceuticals

Seed Round in 2020
TargED Biopharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative biological drugs aimed at enhancing the treatment of thrombosis. The company utilizes small antibodies, known as VhH, to deliver enzymes directly to the sites of thrombus, facilitating targeted thrombolysis. This approach allows for effective treatment regardless of the blood clot's composition, thereby enabling healthcare professionals to accelerate patient care and improve outcomes for those affected by thrombosis.

Sirius Medical

Series A in 2020
Sirius Medical helps improve healthcare for cancer patients by developing medical devices that aid in surgical treatment. Their objective is to create intuitive and accurate gadgets that allow surgeons and radiologists to provide the finest treatment. Sirius Perception uses audio and visual feedback to provide real-time, directional advice for pinpointing tumors

Citryll

Series A in 2019
Citryll is a private pharmaceutical company based in Oss, The Netherlands, founded in 2015. The company focuses on developing drugs aimed at treating autoimmune diseases and other human health conditions. Citryll's innovative approach involves the manipulation of the formation, function, and clearance of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) that are influenced by the protein citrullination pathway, specifically through the action of Peptidylarginine Deiminase (PAD) enzymes. This research supports medical professionals in addressing various serious conditions, including lupus, vasculitis, pulmonary fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and organ damage resulting from sepsis.
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