Innovation Industries

Innovation Industries, established in 2017, is a Dutch venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, high-tech, med-tech, and agri-foodtech companies. Based in Amsterdam, the firm manages multiple funds, including Innovation Industries Fund I, II, and III, with a focus on the Netherlands market. They provide capital up to EUR 25 million, typically taking minority stakes. Innovation Industries is known for its hands-on approach, actively supporting portfolio companies to strengthen their value proposition, accelerate time-to-market, and forge global strategic partnerships. The firm aims to be more than just a financial investor, acting as a partner to entrepreneurs and other stakeholders, helping to create and grow ventures.

Caaj Greebe

Partner

Caaj Greebe

Partner

Céline van der Heijden

Investment Analyst

Pleuni Hooijman

Investment Manager

Vincent Kamphorst

Investment Director

Rogier Ketelaars

Investment Manager

Margherita Marchetti

Investment Manager

Tobias Ouwerkerk

Investment Manager

Tom Schwarz

Partner

Tom Smits

Investment Associate

Sander Verbrugge

Partner

Tom van Vuren

Partner

Past deals in Netherlands

Photon IP

Seed Round in 2025
Photon IP is a deeptech startup located in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, focused on developing advanced technologies for photonics applications. The company specializes in application-specific semiconductors that cater to various sectors, including wearable electronics and data centers. By providing innovative solutions, Photon IP supports clients in industries such as automotive and telecommunications, aiming to enhance the functionality and efficiency of their products.

CarbonX

Venture Round in 2024
CarbonX B.V., based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the manufacturing of carbon networks. The company's innovative products are utilized across various industries, including elastomers, automotive and aerospace thermoplastics, construction, energy, and sports and leisure thermosets. By developing and supplying advanced materials, CarbonX aims to contribute to the evolution of next-generation materials that meet the demands of modern applications.

Carbyon

Series A in 2024
Carbyon is a Netherlands-based company specializing in direct air capture (DAC) technologies that filter carbon dioxide (CO2) from ambient air. Its innovative "fast-swing" technology purifies CO2, making it suitable for various applications, including the production of kerosene for aircraft. By enabling the fossil fuel industry to repurpose existing storage and transportation infrastructure for renewable hydrocarbons, Carbyon supports the transition from fossil hydrocarbons to alternative energy carriers, such as batteries and hydrogen. This approach not only aids in reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also facilitates significant transformations in energy systems and transportation networks.

Nearfield Instruments

Series C in 2024
Nearfield Instruments B.V., founded in 2016 and based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems tailored for advanced integrated circuit metrology. The company’s technology employs atomic-scale probes to scan and analyze the surfaces of semiconductor samples, facilitating atomic-scale resolution during the fabrication process. This innovative approach enhances process control in semiconductor manufacturing, leading to improved production yields and functionality of microchips. By supporting the advancement of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, Nearfield Instruments plays a crucial role in the evolution of the semiconductor industry.

Effect Photonics

Series D in 2024
EFFECT Photonics is a technology company specializing in the development of integrated systems for optical communication, aimed at enhancing interconnectivity and addressing the growing demand for sustainable bandwidth solutions. Headquartered in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, with additional offices in the UK, the US, and Taiwan, the company employs over 240 professionals dedicated to making photonic technology more compact, affordable, and accessible. By leveraging advanced chip technology and proprietary digital signal processing, EFFECT Photonics offers cost-efficient and low-power solutions that cater to the telecommunications, datacom, and emerging industries. Its innovative approach focuses on providing scalable manufacturing capabilities and enhancing the efficiency of communication networks, particularly in areas like 5G and coherent optical solutions for hyperscalers. By breaking down traditional barriers of complexity and cost, EFFECT Photonics aims to revolutionize industries where photonic technology can play a transformative role.

CarbonX

Venture Round in 2024
CarbonX B.V., based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the manufacturing of carbon networks. The company's innovative products are utilized across various industries, including elastomers, automotive and aerospace thermoplastics, construction, energy, and sports and leisure thermosets. By developing and supplying advanced materials, CarbonX aims to contribute to the evolution of next-generation materials that meet the demands of modern applications.

Microsure

Series B in 2023
Microsure is a medical device company based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing innovative solutions for microsurgery, a field that operates at the limits of physical capabilities. The company's flagship product is a motion stabilizer system designed specifically for microsurgeons, which enhances surgical precision by filtering out tremors and providing exceptional control during procedures. This technology allows for hybrid microsurgical procedures that enable surgeons to utilize their own instruments, thereby reducing costs for hospitals. The Microsure motion stabilizer has demonstrated its effectiveness in clinical trials, including successful operations for lymphedema. By improving the quality of microsurgical procedures, the company aims to expand treatment options for patients and facilitate the development of new, highly accurate surgical techniques.

Nearfield Instruments

Venture Round in 2023
Nearfield Instruments B.V., founded in 2016 and based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems tailored for advanced integrated circuit metrology. The company’s technology employs atomic-scale probes to scan and analyze the surfaces of semiconductor samples, facilitating atomic-scale resolution during the fabrication process. This innovative approach enhances process control in semiconductor manufacturing, leading to improved production yields and functionality of microchips. By supporting the advancement of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, Nearfield Instruments plays a crucial role in the evolution of the semiconductor industry.

Effect Photonics

Venture Round in 2023
EFFECT Photonics is a technology company specializing in the development of integrated systems for optical communication, aimed at enhancing interconnectivity and addressing the growing demand for sustainable bandwidth solutions. Headquartered in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, with additional offices in the UK, the US, and Taiwan, the company employs over 240 professionals dedicated to making photonic technology more compact, affordable, and accessible. By leveraging advanced chip technology and proprietary digital signal processing, EFFECT Photonics offers cost-efficient and low-power solutions that cater to the telecommunications, datacom, and emerging industries. Its innovative approach focuses on providing scalable manufacturing capabilities and enhancing the efficiency of communication networks, particularly in areas like 5G and coherent optical solutions for hyperscalers. By breaking down traditional barriers of complexity and cost, EFFECT Photonics aims to revolutionize industries where photonic technology can play a transformative role.

Carbyon

Seed Round in 2022
Carbyon is a Netherlands-based company specializing in direct air capture (DAC) technologies that filter carbon dioxide (CO2) from ambient air. Its innovative "fast-swing" technology purifies CO2, making it suitable for various applications, including the production of kerosene for aircraft. By enabling the fossil fuel industry to repurpose existing storage and transportation infrastructure for renewable hydrocarbons, Carbyon supports the transition from fossil hydrocarbons to alternative energy carriers, such as batteries and hydrogen. This approach not only aids in reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also facilitates significant transformations in energy systems and transportation networks.

Solynta

Series C in 2021
Solynta is a biotechnology company based in Wageningen, the Netherlands, that specializes in developing hybrid potato seeds. By leveraging innovative breeding technologies, Solynta creates hybrid potato varieties that possess superior traits and performance compared to those produced through traditional methods. This approach not only accelerates the generation of new potato types but also enables sexual seed propagation, which enhances product development speed and offers significant logistical and phytosanitary benefits for the potato industry. The company aims to improve global food security through its pest and disease-resistant hybrids, which can reduce chemical usage by farmers, ultimately benefiting consumers and enhancing their livelihoods.

Nearfield Instruments

Venture Round in 2021
Nearfield Instruments B.V., founded in 2016 and based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems tailored for advanced integrated circuit metrology. The company’s technology employs atomic-scale probes to scan and analyze the surfaces of semiconductor samples, facilitating atomic-scale resolution during the fabrication process. This innovative approach enhances process control in semiconductor manufacturing, leading to improved production yields and functionality of microchips. By supporting the advancement of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, Nearfield Instruments plays a crucial role in the evolution of the semiconductor industry.

Nearfield Instruments

Series B in 2021
Nearfield Instruments B.V., founded in 2016 and based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems tailored for advanced integrated circuit metrology. The company’s technology employs atomic-scale probes to scan and analyze the surfaces of semiconductor samples, facilitating atomic-scale resolution during the fabrication process. This innovative approach enhances process control in semiconductor manufacturing, leading to improved production yields and functionality of microchips. By supporting the advancement of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, Nearfield Instruments plays a crucial role in the evolution of the semiconductor industry.

Microsure

Series B in 2021
Microsure is a medical device company based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing innovative solutions for microsurgery, a field that operates at the limits of physical capabilities. The company's flagship product is a motion stabilizer system designed specifically for microsurgeons, which enhances surgical precision by filtering out tremors and providing exceptional control during procedures. This technology allows for hybrid microsurgical procedures that enable surgeons to utilize their own instruments, thereby reducing costs for hospitals. The Microsure motion stabilizer has demonstrated its effectiveness in clinical trials, including successful operations for lymphedema. By improving the quality of microsurgical procedures, the company aims to expand treatment options for patients and facilitate the development of new, highly accurate surgical techniques.

Effect Photonics

Series C in 2021
EFFECT Photonics is a technology company specializing in the development of integrated systems for optical communication, aimed at enhancing interconnectivity and addressing the growing demand for sustainable bandwidth solutions. Headquartered in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, with additional offices in the UK, the US, and Taiwan, the company employs over 240 professionals dedicated to making photonic technology more compact, affordable, and accessible. By leveraging advanced chip technology and proprietary digital signal processing, EFFECT Photonics offers cost-efficient and low-power solutions that cater to the telecommunications, datacom, and emerging industries. Its innovative approach focuses on providing scalable manufacturing capabilities and enhancing the efficiency of communication networks, particularly in areas like 5G and coherent optical solutions for hyperscalers. By breaking down traditional barriers of complexity and cost, EFFECT Photonics aims to revolutionize industries where photonic technology can play a transformative role.

Tempress Systems

Funding Round in 2020
Tempress Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in the development of diffusion and chemical vapor deposition furnace systems, offering both horizontal and vertical production furnaces, as well as small batch and research and development furnaces. The company also produces a range of related equipment, including reactive ion etch systems, plasma etch and deposition systems, and various furnace components and accessories. Established in 1967 and based in Vaassen, the Netherlands, with operations in France, Tempress serves diverse industries such as photovoltaics, semiconductors, photonics, MEMS, nanotechnology, and hybrids. The organization, previously known as Tempress B.V., rebranded in 1994 and currently operates as a subsidiary of Stichting Continuiteit Tempress.

Nearfield Instruments

Series B in 2019
Nearfield Instruments B.V., founded in 2016 and based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems tailored for advanced integrated circuit metrology. The company’s technology employs atomic-scale probes to scan and analyze the surfaces of semiconductor samples, facilitating atomic-scale resolution during the fabrication process. This innovative approach enhances process control in semiconductor manufacturing, leading to improved production yields and functionality of microchips. By supporting the advancement of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, Nearfield Instruments plays a crucial role in the evolution of the semiconductor industry.

Smart Robotics

Series B in 2019
Smart Robotics is a Dutch company that specializes in software and rental services for robotics, primarily catering to the manufacturing and intralogistics sectors. The company provides flexible robotic solutions that enhance automation processes while supporting local production and maintaining employment within the supply chain. By leveraging existing industrial hardware, such as robot arms, cameras, and sensors, Smart Robotics focuses on developing modular collaborative robots that can be quickly programmed to adapt to various tasks and environments. Their innovative approach emphasizes cooperation, technology, and flexibility, allowing them to serve both national and international markets effectively. Based in the High Tech Campus Eindhoven, Smart Robotics maintains strong partnerships with Eindhoven University of Technology and other national stakeholders in hardware and service, positioning itself as a leader in the robotics industry.

Effect Photonics

Series B in 2018
EFFECT Photonics is a technology company specializing in the development of integrated systems for optical communication, aimed at enhancing interconnectivity and addressing the growing demand for sustainable bandwidth solutions. Headquartered in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, with additional offices in the UK, the US, and Taiwan, the company employs over 240 professionals dedicated to making photonic technology more compact, affordable, and accessible. By leveraging advanced chip technology and proprietary digital signal processing, EFFECT Photonics offers cost-efficient and low-power solutions that cater to the telecommunications, datacom, and emerging industries. Its innovative approach focuses on providing scalable manufacturing capabilities and enhancing the efficiency of communication networks, particularly in areas like 5G and coherent optical solutions for hyperscalers. By breaking down traditional barriers of complexity and cost, EFFECT Photonics aims to revolutionize industries where photonic technology can play a transformative role.

Microsure

Venture Round in 2018
Microsure is a medical device company based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing innovative solutions for microsurgery, a field that operates at the limits of physical capabilities. The company's flagship product is a motion stabilizer system designed specifically for microsurgeons, which enhances surgical precision by filtering out tremors and providing exceptional control during procedures. This technology allows for hybrid microsurgical procedures that enable surgeons to utilize their own instruments, thereby reducing costs for hospitals. The Microsure motion stabilizer has demonstrated its effectiveness in clinical trials, including successful operations for lymphedema. By improving the quality of microsurgical procedures, the company aims to expand treatment options for patients and facilitate the development of new, highly accurate surgical techniques.

i-Optics

Series A in 2018
i-Optics, established in 2006, is a Dutch medical device company specializing in corneal diagnostic solutions. It offers the Cassini Corneal Shape Analyzer, a pioneering tool using color LED technology to precisely measure corneal astigmatism, enhancing premium IOL planning. Additionally, i-Optics provides the EasyScan, a zero-dilation retinal imaging system for diagnosing retinal diseases. Their suite of examinations, including corneal topography, pupillometry, and full-color photography, empowers cataract surgeons to better understand corneal properties, improve surgical outcomes, and increase patient satisfaction.

Solynta

Series B in 2017
Solynta is a biotechnology company based in Wageningen, the Netherlands, that specializes in developing hybrid potato seeds. By leveraging innovative breeding technologies, Solynta creates hybrid potato varieties that possess superior traits and performance compared to those produced through traditional methods. This approach not only accelerates the generation of new potato types but also enables sexual seed propagation, which enhances product development speed and offers significant logistical and phytosanitary benefits for the potato industry. The company aims to improve global food security through its pest and disease-resistant hybrids, which can reduce chemical usage by farmers, ultimately benefiting consumers and enhancing their livelihoods.

Nearfield Instruments

Series A in 2017
Nearfield Instruments B.V., founded in 2016 and based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems tailored for advanced integrated circuit metrology. The company’s technology employs atomic-scale probes to scan and analyze the surfaces of semiconductor samples, facilitating atomic-scale resolution during the fabrication process. This innovative approach enhances process control in semiconductor manufacturing, leading to improved production yields and functionality of microchips. By supporting the advancement of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, Nearfield Instruments plays a crucial role in the evolution of the semiconductor industry.

Salvia BioElectronics

Salvia BioElectronics B.V., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, focuses on developing bioelectronic therapies for individuals with chronic neurological conditions, particularly chronic migraines. Drawing its name from the Latin word for "to stay healthy," Salvia is committed to providing drug-free, effective, and side-effect-free solutions. The company leverages a team of experienced professionals, including entrepreneurs, engineers, and scientists, who have extensive backgrounds in the medical device industry. Salvia aims to make its innovative bioelectronic solutions widely accessible, addressing the needs of patients seeking alternative treatments for their conditions.
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