UNIIQ

UNIIQ is an investment fund based in The Hague, Netherlands, with a focus on the proof-of-concept phase. Established in 2016, it manages a fund of €22 million aimed at supporting entrepreneurs in South Holland in bringing their unique innovations to market. UNIIQ provides essential start-up capital to help bridge the most critical phase of transforming ideas into promising businesses. By collaborating closely with knowledge institutions and incubators, UNIIQ actively aids entrepreneurs in their strategic development. The investments made by UNIIQ are utilized for validating innovations and business concepts, with the ultimate goal of facilitating the transition to further financing. The fund emphasizes a straightforward process with favorable conditions for entrepreneurs, ensuring they can effectively move forward with their projects.

Bart Hoenen

Investment Manager

48 past transactions

Magneto

Seed Round in 2022
Magneto offers a long-term alternative to cooling and heating systems.

DeNoize

Venture Round in 2022
DeNoize specializes in innovative smart window technology that converts conventional glass facades into effective noise-canceling systems. The company's product includes an active noise cancellation kit, which comprises electronic sensors, actuators, and controllers that are integrated within window frames. This system actively cancels transmitted noise in real time, allowing customers to create quieter environments and significantly reduce noise pollution. DeNoize aims to enhance comfort and tranquility in urban settings where noise can be a significant issue.

QuantWare

Pre Seed Round in 2021
QuantWare engages in designing, developing, and fabricating hardware to enable quantum computing.

DeNoize

Seed Round in 2021
DeNoize specializes in innovative smart window technology that converts conventional glass facades into effective noise-canceling systems. The company's product includes an active noise cancellation kit, which comprises electronic sensors, actuators, and controllers that are integrated within window frames. This system actively cancels transmitted noise in real time, allowing customers to create quieter environments and significantly reduce noise pollution. DeNoize aims to enhance comfort and tranquility in urban settings where noise can be a significant issue.

BIMINI Biotech

Seed Round in 2020
BIMINI Biotech is a startup based in Leiden, The Netherlands, focused on developing innovative therapeutic strategies for oncology. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in researching and developing oncology medicines that target the growth hormone receptor (GHR) and its interaction with insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). By rendering the growth hormone receptor dysfunctional, BIMINI Biotech aims to decrease cellular sensitivity to growth hormone, similar to the effects observed in Laron syndrome. This approach has the potential to enhance cancer treatment and contribute to advancements in therapies for metabolic diseases and aging.

Kaminari Medical

Seed Round in 2020
Kaminari Medical is focused on developing an innovative diagnostic medical device aimed at enhancing coronary revascularization procedures. The company's flagship product is a catheter that integrates intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and photoacoustic (PA) imaging, referred to as intravascular photoacoustics (IVPA). This advanced catheter provides medical professionals with detailed information about plaque location and composition, allowing for more accurate stent placement and improved therapy guidance. By enabling the visualization of different types of plaques, Kaminari Medical's technology aims to reduce the risk of heart attacks and the need for reinterventions, ultimately improving patient outcomes in cardiovascular care.

Qblox

Seed Round in 2020
We build control hardware for quantum computers. Quantum computers will revolutionize the way we compute by embedding the laws of quantum mechanics in their fundamental building blocks (qubits). To get from the current proof-of-principle prototype quantum computers to earth-shattering computation power, many scientific and engineering challenges have to be solved. Our company has the mission to build the control hardware stacks that can manage the upcoming generations of quantum processors.

BIOND Solutions

Seed Round in 2020
BI/OND empowers diversity in biological studies by engineering microchips. We are all different in unique ways, yet modern treatments ignore individuals’ genetic variations. People from different ethnicities, gender, ages are limited to take drugs based on a genetic set entirely different from their own. We invented a computer chip where biologists can put your cells. The chip nourishes, stimulates and monitors them as they were in your body. All these functionalities allow finding the medicine specifically meant for you.

Smart-Ship

Seed Round in 2020
Smart-Ship B.V. is a maritime technology company based in Delft, Netherlands, established in 2018 by brothers Roy and Brent Kok. The company specializes in enhancing ship control through the use of haptic feedback technology, which allows operators to receive information via physical sensations such as vibrations. This innovative approach aims to improve safety, sustainability, and efficiency in maritime operations. Smart-Ship's force-feedback technology facilitates shared control, enabling operators to intuitively respond during complex tasks and paving the way for advancements toward autonomous shipping. The management team includes experts in technology and entrepreneurship, further driving the company’s mission to foster a sustainable future in maritime logistics.

Delta Diagnostics

Seed Round in 2019
Delta Diagnostics is a quality oriented diagnostic center established in 1996. It is promoted and operated by a group of doctors all of whom are specialized in different branches of diagnostics. It was promoted with the intention of providing quality diagnostic support at reasonable cost – as we all know, quality cannot be cheap, however, we have proved that it can be provided at a reasonable cost to patients. We have continued to provide the same high level of quality for 19 years.

TILER

Seed Round in 2019
TILER is a Dutch company founded in 2019, based in Delft, South Holland, that specializes in wireless charging solutions for light electric vehicles, particularly e-bikes. The company's innovative charging tile is installed on the ground and allows vehicles to charge effortlessly through their kickstands, eliminating the need for cumbersome cables and connectors. This user-friendly technology aims to support the sustainable growth of light electric vehicles by providing a reliable and intuitive charging infrastructure. By enabling seamless charging, TILER seeks to promote the adoption of e-bikes and improve the overall convenience for users.

Buddy Payment

Seed Round in 2019
Buddy Payment B.V. develops Buddy, an Internet banking application that helps people with their banking needs. It allows users to send applications to Buddy if users have questions about bills, surcharges, or the amount of their benefit. The company is based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

ROCSYS

Seed Round in 2019
ROCSYS B.V., established in 2019 and headquartered in Delft, the Netherlands, specializes in automating electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The company focuses on developing a soft robotic arm and advanced computer vision technology to facilitate the automation of commercial EV charging sites. ROCSYS aims to enhance asset utilization for EV infrastructure operators, which in turn supports fleet operators in managing their operations more efficiently. Its solutions are designed to prepare for advancements in self-parking and self-driving vehicles. By integrating proprietary soft robotics with a suite of remote management tools and an API platform, ROCSYS provides a comprehensive solution that addresses the evolving needs of the electric vehicle industry.

Pats

Grant in 2019
PATS Indoor Drone Solutions, founded in 2018 and based in Delft, the Netherlands, specializes in the design and development of small autonomous drones aimed at insect control. The company employs bioinspired technology to maintain the delicate balance of greenhouse ecosystems by selectively targeting and eliminating harmful insects. With a growing demand for sustainable agricultural practices and increasing regulations on traditional insecticides, PATS addresses these market needs by offering a more environmentally friendly alternative. Their innovative approach not only facilitates sustainable insect management but also helps horticulture farmers reduce costs associated with traditional insect control methods.

Addoptics

Seed Round in 2019
Addoptics B.V., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the manufacturing of custom optical products, particularly lenses for smartphones and lighting. The company employs advanced three-dimensional printing techniques to streamline the prototyping and series production processes, significantly reducing lead times for small-series production of customer-specific lenses. By integrating waveguide technology into its products, Addoptics aims to provide clients with flexible and affordable solutions for their optical needs.

Captain AI

Seed Round in 2019
Captain AI B.V. specializes in developing autonomous shipping solutions by leveraging high-fidelity simulation, advanced sensors, and deep learning techniques. Founded in 2018 and located in Rotterdam, the company focuses on creating software that enhances the efficiency of shipping systems. By utilizing a high-fidelity simulator, Captain AI enables rapid testing and validation of code, facilitating quick iterations that conserve emissions, fuel costs, and other resources. This innovative approach allows businesses requiring autonomous ships to implement autopilot systems more swiftly and cost-effectively.

Focus

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Focus is a legal tech startup based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2019. The company has developed an AI-powered platform that ranks patents according to their technological significance, utilizing a unique algorithm that integrates insights from the patent industry with econometric models. This innovative ranking system has shown effectiveness in several technical domains during testing with potential clients. Additionally, Focus's platform provides tools for rapid tech scouting, AI comparisons, and future forecasting, assisting businesses in identifying promising emerging technologies and making informed investment decisions.

SeraNovo

Seed Round in 2019
SeraNovo B.V. is a pharmaceutical formulation services company located in Leiden, the Netherlands. It has developed a drug formulation platform that enhances the oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble small molecules. The platform utilizes a novel class of biocompatible eutectic solvents, which are neither aqueous nor lipid, to improve the absorption of active pharmaceutical ingredients. This innovative approach allows medical companies to optimize medication delivery, ensuring that patients can benefit from more effective treatments. SeraNovo is dedicated to addressing the challenges associated with drug solubility and absorption, contributing to advancements in pharmaceutical formulation.

Seranova

Seed Round in 2019
Seranova is a developer and manufacturer of ceramic products.

Gearbox Innovations

Seed Round in 2019
Gearbox Innovations B.V., founded in 2016 and based in Maasdijk, the Netherlands, specializes in developing advanced technology solutions for various industries, including horticulture, manufacturing, and research. The company is known for its grading robot that utilizes vision technology and artificial intelligence to evaluate the quality of fruits and vegetables, allowing for comprehensive quality assessment. In addition to robotics, Gearbox Innovations focuses on creating smart products through innovative image analysis, efficient workstations, and tailored software solutions. The company collaborates closely with clients to transform ideas into prototypes, which are tested for usability and feasibility before being developed into final products. This approach enables customization and leverages the company's extensive knowledge in high-tech industries to enhance operational efficiency in supply and value chains.

Tetrahedron

Seed Round in 2019
Tetrahedron is to help maintain or restore a healthy life by designing and developing new active ingredients for cosmeceutical, nutritional, biomedical and therapeutical applications.

Tracefy

Seed Round in 2019
Tracefy B.V., founded in 2015 and based in Delft, Netherlands, specializes in fleet management solutions for smart mobility vehicles, including e-bikes, e-scooters, and kick scooters. The company offers a GPS tracking system that connects various vehicles to a centralized dashboard, allowing both fleet managers and individual owners to monitor their fleets effectively. This system generates valuable data regarding the location, performance, and maintenance needs of the vehicles, facilitating better management and operational efficiency. Tracefy's innovative approach targets the growing demand for smart mobility options, providing users with the tools necessary to enhance their fleet management capabilities.

Qlayers

Seed Round in 2018
Qlayers builds hardware, the Slash100, for the automated application of coatings. By operating in a locally controlled environment, Qlayers enables to coat large surfaces on any location under most conditions. A high coating speed improves the operational efficiency of coating companies significantly.

MyLife Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
MyLife Technologies B.V. engages in developing and commercializing a platform technology based on nanoporous MicroNeedle Arrays (npMNAs), integrated into a patch for drug delivery through the skin. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Leiden, the Netherlands.

Clockworks

Seed Round in 2018
Clockworks Data Innovation B.V. offers big data awareness, custom solutions, predictive models, and integrated software products. The company offers big data consultancy. Its application areas include deepskye, where its is used for analyzing natural and built environment using satellite imagery; digitization of metering systems, where its software automatically reads all the water, gas, and electricity meters with the camera of mobile phone; predictive maintenance, where its solutions help in predicting user's asset’s remaining life-time for optimizing maintenance; and process optimization, using pattern recognition combined with human expertise. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Manometric

Seed Round in 2018
Manometric B.V., located in Delft, the Netherlands, specializes in the 3D printing of customized hand braces. The company develops innovative technology for orthotic and prosthetic instruments, utilizing a proprietary instant 3D hand scanner and advanced automation software. This enables orthopedic specialists to design and produce comfortable, aesthetically pleasing hand braces tailored to individual patient needs. By combining cutting-edge 3D software with unique design capabilities, Manometric facilitates the creation of personalized solutions for medical professionals, enhancing both functionality and patient comfort.

Oceans of Energy

Seed Round in 2018
Oceans of Energy, based in Leiden, the Netherlands, specializes in the development of offshore floating solar systems. The company aims to harness the potential of these innovative systems to generate clean, abundant, and affordable energy. By focusing on offshore solutions, Oceans of Energy seeks to contribute to sustainable energy production while addressing environmental concerns associated with traditional energy sources.

Samotics

Series A in 2018
Samotics, founded in 2015 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in condition monitoring for maintenance teams through its advanced platform. The company provides a decision support tool that analyzes sensory data to identify anomalous behavior in assets, allowing maintenance professionals to predict potential failures and understand their causes. Its services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including offshore industries, railways, cargo transport, traffic management, and food production, as well as condition monitoring service providers, original equipment manufacturers, and maintenance service providers.

Numeric Biotech

Seed Round in 2018
Numeric Biotech is a company based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, focused on developing compounds that target cell senescence. The organization aims to create an innovative portfolio of first-in-class treatments addressing various mechanisms of age-related diseases, including cancer. By concentrating on these therapeutic advancements, Numeric Biotech seeks to contribute to the understanding and potential treatment of conditions associated with aging.

LeydenJar Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
LeydenJar Technologies B.V., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Leiden, the Netherlands, focuses on developing pure silicon anodes aimed at increasing the energy density of lithium-ion battery cells. As a spin-out from the Dutch Energy research center ECN, the company employs a modified linear microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) technology for production. This innovative method allows for the direct deposition of pure silicon onto copper foil, offering a high-capacity and cost-efficient alternative to traditional graphite-based anodes, which typically require a more capital-intensive coating process. LeydenJar's advancements position it as a key player in enhancing battery performance for various applications.

Concord Neonatal

Seed Round in 2018
Concord Neonatal B.V. is a company based in Leiden, the Netherlands, established in 2017. It specializes in the development of innovative delivery tables designed specifically for the care of preterm infants. One of its key products is a resuscitation table that enables neonatologists to provide essential care while keeping the umbilical cord intact. This approach aims to improve the stability and overall health of vulnerable newborns, significantly impacting their lives and those of their families.

IMSystems

Seed Round in 2017
IMSystems introduces the new standard in high-performance gearbox technology: the Archimedes Drive. We have finally been able to get rid of the gear teeth and beat the traction drive paradox. This enables us to deliver precisely the right force at precisely the right place using our patented Flexroller technology. The Archimedes Drive is available in ratios up to 10,000:1 - almost 100 times it's nearest competition. We can deliver high torque in a fraction of the volume of other speed reducer technologies, and do it with precision approaching 1 arc-second. Simply put, our drive technology is lighter, stronger, more efficient, more scalable and lower cost than any competing drive technology. Our goal is nothing less than to cause a revolution in the robotics industry.

Amylon Therapeutics

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Amylon Therapeutics B.V. is a biotechnology company based in Leiden, the Netherlands, that specializes in developing therapies for central nervous system disorders and beta amyloid-related conditions. Founded in 2017, the company employs RNA Modulation Technology to create innovative treatments for rare genetic diseases, aiming to address significant unmet medical needs within the field. As a subsidiary of ProQR Therapeutics N.V., Amylon Therapeutics is committed to transforming the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders, striving to provide effective solutions for patients and their families affected by these challenging conditions. The company's vision encompasses the establishment of a sustainable drug development platform that prioritizes comprehensive care and ensures that no patient is left without potential treatment options.

VIBES.technology

Seed Round in 2017
VIBES.technology is a new company founded in the Netherlands in 2015 with a mission to enable Experimental Dynamic Substructuring and modern TPA techniques for the engineering community. Their vision is that every engineer should be able to do these complex analyses “first time right”. To make that possible, they develop intuitive and user-friendly applications that make the analysis accessible. Their toolbox for Matlab is a great example: even though it is aimed at engineers with Matlab experience, it significantly reduces the time and expertise required to make an excellent analysis of sound & vibration levels.

Hercules Pharmaceuticals

Seed Round in 2017
Hercules Pharmaceuticals B.V., founded in 2013 and based in Leiden, the Netherlands, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative oral non-toxic drug therapies for the chronic treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer and other solid tumors. The company's research centers on a novel treatment that inhibits the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor, which has shown potential in enhancing immune response to cancer, reducing cancer stem cell populations, and decreasing metastatic behavior. By targeting this receptor, Hercules aims to make cancer cells more sensitive to standard chemotherapy while also minimizing aggression in existing tumors. The company is in the process of preparing its anti-cancer products for clinical trials, demonstrating a commitment to advancing cancer treatment options. Hercules operates as a subsidiary of 22nd Century Group, Inc.

Sensius

Seed Round in 2017
Sensius B.V., founded in 2015 and based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, specializes in innovative cancer treatment through deep thermotherapy specifically targeting the head and neck region. As an Erasmus MC spinoff, the company focuses on developing novel hyperthermia techniques to enhance cancer care, providing a promising approach to improve treatment outcomes for patients suffering from tumors in these areas.

Condi Food

Seed Round in 2017
Condi Food B.V. specializes in developing advanced hyperspectral imaging solutions to assess food quality. Founded in 2014 and based in Warmond, The Netherlands, the company employs its proprietary hyperspectral imaging technology to evaluate the quality characteristics of food products in a continuous and non-destructive manner. This innovative approach enables food producers to inspect items without physical contact or invasive methods, improving upon traditional labor-intensive processes that rely on visual inspections and manual sorting. By providing an automated solution for monitoring quality across the food supply chain, Condi Food aims to enhance efficiency and accuracy in food production, ensuring that defects and foreign materials are detected effectively.

Mayht

Seed Round in 2017
MAYHT B.V., founded in 2016 and based in Delft, the Netherlands, specializes in the development of innovative loudspeaker technology. The company focuses on creating compact and powerful loudspeakers that challenge traditional designs. By employing advanced technology, MAYHT is able to produce loudspeakers that are significantly smaller, more powerful, and cost-effective compared to conventional models. This innovation allows for the integration of powerful drivers into smaller enclosures without compromising sound quality, positioning MAYHT as a forward-thinking player in the audio device industry.

Longbloom

Seed Round in 2017
Longbloom processes fresh flowers with its own process, so that they can be kept for 6 months or more. Besides roses, the most sold conserved flower variety, the process will mainly be used for fragile cut flowers such as Orchid, Gerbera, Peony and other species. Longbloom has a patented process to do this up to 95% cleaner than is currently being done, whereby the small residual flow can also be completely reused. Nowhere in the world is such a variety of flowers commercially cultivated as in the Netherlands. These flowers are also the absolute top in terms of quality. For the Longbloom process of preserving, therefore, the perfect raw material for the preserved flowers.

Aerovinci

Seed Round in 2017
Aerovinci expects the demand for drones to grow extremely fast in the next decade. Even though the use of manually controlled drones can already lead to higher efficiency in some markets, drone operations will only become truly scalable when drones can operate fully autonomously. It is therefore their mission to take humans completely out of the loop of drone operations.

Hardt Hyperloop

Seed Round in 2017
Hardt Global Mobility, founded in 2016 and based in Delft, the Netherlands, specializes in the design and development of high-speed transportation systems. The company focuses on creating capsules that travel through vacuum tubes at speeds of up to 1,200 km/h. This innovative mode of transportation aims to enhance connectivity and accessibility, ultimately improving individual freedom and quality of life. By offering a fast and efficient means of travel, Hardt Global Mobility seeks to transform the way people move, connecting communities and making the world more accessible.

Red Tulip Systems

Seed Round in 2017
Red Tulip Systems BV is a provider of virtual mobile devices (VMD) that specializes in secure communications and identity management for government and corporate clients. Founded in 2015 and based in The Hague, the Netherlands, the company offers a product called WorkFone, which enables users to communicate without the need for multiple physical phones. This service allows mobile communications, applications, and data to operate within the security parameters of an organization, ensuring that no sensitive information remains on physical devices. The virtual devices are hosted in the cloud, delivered through a lightweight app, and feature real mobile numbers with voice and SMS capabilities. As a result, professionals such as security service officers and journalists can communicate securely without risking their identity. Red Tulip Systems is dedicated to providing solutions that meet the fiduciary responsibilities of its clients while facilitating lawful undercover operations.

Fibriant

Seed Round in 2017
is a biotech startup focusing on the development and production of recombinant fibrinogen. Fibrinogen is a protein found in blood and plays an important role in blood clotting, tissue repair and natural defences against infections.

Samotics

Convertible Note in 2017
Samotics, founded in 2015 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in condition monitoring for maintenance teams through its advanced platform. The company provides a decision support tool that analyzes sensory data to identify anomalous behavior in assets, allowing maintenance professionals to predict potential failures and understand their causes. Its services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including offshore industries, railways, cargo transport, traffic management, and food production, as well as condition monitoring service providers, original equipment manufacturers, and maintenance service providers.

Andrupos

Seed Round in 2016
Andrupos BV, founded in 2016 and based in The Hague, Netherlands, specializes in an advanced web-based document examination system that authenticates various value documents, including banknotes, passports, and birth certificates. The company has developed a central database that catalogs reference documents and printing technologies, significantly enhancing the detection of document fraud and crime. The system automates the analysis of printed documents by identifying the printing technology used, the source printer, and specific printer details. This capability not only facilitates quick and reliable fraud detection but also links counterfeits to their original printers, aiding law enforcement in tracing organized criminal activities. Andrupos BV's innovative approach supports banks and passport offices in early fraud detection, driving advancements in document authentication technologies.

VarmX

Seed Round in 2016
VarmX B.V., a biotechnology company, develops therapies in the field of hemostasis and thrombosis. It develops PseudoXa, a therapeutic protein that is used to stop bleeding of patients who use blood thinners. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Leiden, the Netherlands.

Wolk

Seed Round in 2016
Wolk has developed an invisible, wearable hip airbag airbag which prevents hip-injuries from falling down. Specifically targeting seniors and rehabilitation patients.

SenseGlove

Seed Round in 2016
SenseGlove is a developer of innovative digital glove technology that enhances interaction in virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) environments. By incorporating advanced haptic feedback, SenseGlove enables users to feel, touch, and interact with virtual objects as if they were real, facilitating a more immersive experience. The company's products serve as development tools for various applications, including virtual reality training, virtual prototyping, research, telerobotics, and marketing. Through its technology, SenseGlove aims to bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds, allowing users to engage with digital environments using intuitive real-world behaviors.
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