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Innovation Industries

Innovation Industries is a Netherlands-based venture capital firm established in 2017, specializing in early-stage investments in high-tech, med-tech, and agri-food tech companies. The firm adopts a hands-on management approach, offering entrepreneurs not only financial support but also valuable expertise, industry knowledge, and connections to enhance their ventures. By actively assisting portfolio companies, Innovation Industries aims to strengthen their value propositions, accelerate their time-to-market, and facilitate strategic partnerships while helping them navigate common start-up challenges. Although the firm primarily focuses on start-ups, it also invests in scale-ups, ensuring a broad spectrum of funding capabilities. This approach allows Innovation Industries to sustain emerging breakthroughs in research and technology with sufficient venture capital, ultimately optimizing the companies' chances of success and delivering returns to its investors as these businesses grow and develop.

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Caaj Greebe

Investment Director

Pleuni Hooijman

Investment Associate

Martijn van den Hul

Investment Associate

Vincent Kamphorst

Investment Director

Rogier Ketelaars

Investment Associate

Margherita Marchetti

Investment Associate

Tobias Ouwerkerk

Investment Associate

Tom Schwarz

General Partner

Richard Spijkers

Investment Manager

Sander Verbrugge

Partner

Past deals in Semiconductor

Nearfield Instruments

Venture Round in 2021
Nearfield Instruments B.V., founded in 2016 and located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the development and manufacturing of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems. These systems are designed for metrology applications in the production of advanced integrated circuits, playing a crucial role in process control within the semiconductor industry. The company's innovative solutions aim to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of measuring critical parameters in integrated circuit manufacturing.

Nearfield Instruments

Series B in 2021
Nearfield Instruments B.V., founded in 2016 and located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the development and manufacturing of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems. These systems are designed for metrology applications in the production of advanced integrated circuits, playing a crucial role in process control within the semiconductor industry. The company's innovative solutions aim to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of measuring critical parameters in integrated circuit manufacturing.

EFFECT Photonics

Series C in 2021
EFFECT Photonics B.V., a spin-out from the Technical University of Eindhoven, specializes in the design and development of optical components utilizing multichannel Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) made from Indium Phosphide. The company focuses on applications in mobile networks and data centers. Headquartered in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, EFFECT Photonics also has research and development facilities in South West UK and collaborates with sales partners globally to enhance its market reach and technological impact.

SMART Photonics

Series C in 2020
SMART Photonics specializes in the development and production of integrated photonic chips that utilize light for data transmission, enhancing speed and bandwidth while lowering energy consumption. The company provides a versatile portfolio that includes easy access to Multi-Project Wafer runs, facilitating low-cost and rapid prototyping of photonic integrated circuits. Additionally, SMART Photonics offers engineering services tailored to meet specific customer requirements, along with production development for volume manufacturing of customized products. By focusing on these innovative processes, the company aims to support advancements in various sectors, such as healthcare and mobility, enabling clients to efficiently manage and transmit large volumes of data.

Nearfield Instruments

Series B in 2019
Nearfield Instruments B.V., founded in 2016 and located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the development and manufacturing of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems. These systems are designed for metrology applications in the production of advanced integrated circuits, playing a crucial role in process control within the semiconductor industry. The company's innovative solutions aim to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of measuring critical parameters in integrated circuit manufacturing.

Morphotonics

Funding Round in 2019
Morphotonics B.V. develops, constructs, optimizes, and sells roll-to-plate nano-imprinting equipment. It offers UV-nanoimprint equipment, imprint machines, imprint stamps, modules, components, consumables, imprint materials, nanoimprint resins, and integrated processes. The company’s products are used in displays, solar panels, lighting, large area surface texturizing, and other applications. Morphotonics B.V. was founded in 2014 and is based in Veldhoven, the Netherlands.

EFFECT Photonics

Series B in 2018
EFFECT Photonics B.V., a spin-out from the Technical University of Eindhoven, specializes in the design and development of optical components utilizing multichannel Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) made from Indium Phosphide. The company focuses on applications in mobile networks and data centers. Headquartered in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, EFFECT Photonics also has research and development facilities in South West UK and collaborates with sales partners globally to enhance its market reach and technological impact.

Nearfield Instruments

Series A in 2017
Nearfield Instruments B.V., founded in 2016 and located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the development and manufacturing of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems. These systems are designed for metrology applications in the production of advanced integrated circuits, playing a crucial role in process control within the semiconductor industry. The company's innovative solutions aim to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of measuring critical parameters in integrated circuit manufacturing.