Inkef

INKEF Capital is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, founded in 2010, that specializes in early-stage investments across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and biotechnology. The firm focuses on backing promising start-ups and growth-stage companies, primarily in Europe, with particular attention to the Netherlands. INKEF typically invests between €1 million and €40 million, often participating in multiple funding rounds as companies reach significant milestones. The firm emphasizes a patient, long-term investment approach, generally maintaining a horizon of seven to ten years. Additionally, INKEF provides advisory services to its portfolio companies, helping them develop their ideas into successful international ventures.

Carien Beyer

Senior Associate

Estelle Botbol

Associate

Lucas de Breed

Investment Director

Roel Bulthuis

Managing Director

Ivan Burkov Ph.D

Senior Associate

Robert Jan Galema

Managing Director

Chiara Gambarini

Associate

Janna Goncharova

Senior Associate

Corne Jansen

Partner

Frank Lansink

Operating Partner

Paolo McCarty

Associate

Robert Narquizian

Senior Advisor

Wolfgang Noeldeke

Chief Financial Officer

Wolfgang Nöldeke

CFO

Kunal Singhania

Associate

Michael Stam

Investor

Amanda Stenbaek

Associate

Thijs Cohen Tervaert

Partner

Alice Vickers

Associate

Laura Waldenstrom

Senior Associate

Past deals in Amsterdam

Scenic Biotech

Series A in 2022
Scenic Biotech B.V., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in developing genomics and immunotherapy technologies aimed at addressing cancer and rare genetic diseases at the genetic level. The company focuses on identifying and harnessing disease suppressing genes, which serve as potential drug targets. By creating innovative therapies that target these genetic suppressors, Scenic Biotech aims to unlock new treatment possibilities for patients suffering from severe diseases.

Silverflow

Series A in 2021
Silverflow B.V. is a cloud-based processing platform based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in payment gateway solutions for businesses. Founded in 2019, the company enables payment service providers (PSPs), acquirers, and merchants to directly access card networks, facilitating technological advancements in payment processing. Silverflow offers card-acquiring processing as a service, providing real-time insights into transaction fees and access to smart data directly from the networks. This streamlined approach enhances agility, transparency, and security in global payment operations, allowing payment providers to better serve their clients.

Castor

Series B in 2021
Castor is an international health-tech company that offers a cloud-based clinical data platform designed to streamline the clinical trial process for researchers around the world. Founded by CEO Derk Arts, MD, Ph.D., the platform is utilized by over 50,000 researchers in 90 countries and has facilitated more than 4,000 studies across diverse therapeutic areas such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, rare diseases, infectious diseases, and oncology. Researchers using Castor generate substantial amounts of data from both traditional and remote trials, having reached significant milestones of 180 million data points and 2 million enrolled patients. The company's mission is to enhance the reusability of research data, supporting AI-driven clinical trials and ultimately maximizing the impact of data to improve medical research globally.

Sentinels

Seed Round in 2021
Sentinels is an AI-powered transaction monitoring startup. Sentinels provide fintech companies with a cloud-based intelligent transaction monitoring solution dedicated to data-driven compliance for the financial industry and help them crackdown on money laundering and other illegal activity passing.

EclecticIQ

Series C in 2020
EclecticIQ B.V. is a global provider of threat intelligence, hunting, and response technology, supporting government organizations and commercial enterprises in enhancing their cybersecurity posture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, with additional offices in Herndon, Virginia; London, United Kingdom; and Chi?inau, Moldova, the company offers a range of products and services. These include the EclecticIQ Platform, a comprehensive threat intelligence platform; the EclecticIQ Fusion Center, which delivers multi-source threat intelligence bundles; and the EclecticIQ Academy for cyber threat intelligence training. The company also provides consulting services, team collaboration tools, and various integrations to optimize incident response and security controls. With a focus on building defenses against emerging threats, EclecticIQ has expanded its capabilities through acquisitions, such as Polylogyx's endpoint technology, to further enhance its offerings for clients facing sophisticated cyber threats.

Silverflow

Seed Round in 2020
Silverflow B.V. is a cloud-based processing platform based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in payment gateway solutions for businesses. Founded in 2019, the company enables payment service providers (PSPs), acquirers, and merchants to directly access card networks, facilitating technological advancements in payment processing. Silverflow offers card-acquiring processing as a service, providing real-time insights into transaction fees and access to smart data directly from the networks. This streamlined approach enhances agility, transparency, and security in global payment operations, allowing payment providers to better serve their clients.

EclecticIQ

Series C in 2020
EclecticIQ B.V. is a global provider of threat intelligence, hunting, and response technology, supporting government organizations and commercial enterprises in enhancing their cybersecurity posture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, with additional offices in Herndon, Virginia; London, United Kingdom; and Chi?inau, Moldova, the company offers a range of products and services. These include the EclecticIQ Platform, a comprehensive threat intelligence platform; the EclecticIQ Fusion Center, which delivers multi-source threat intelligence bundles; and the EclecticIQ Academy for cyber threat intelligence training. The company also provides consulting services, team collaboration tools, and various integrations to optimize incident response and security controls. With a focus on building defenses against emerging threats, EclecticIQ has expanded its capabilities through acquisitions, such as Polylogyx's endpoint technology, to further enhance its offerings for clients facing sophisticated cyber threats.

Castor

Series A in 2020
Castor is an international health-tech company that offers a cloud-based clinical data platform designed to streamline the clinical trial process for researchers around the world. Founded by CEO Derk Arts, MD, Ph.D., the platform is utilized by over 50,000 researchers in 90 countries and has facilitated more than 4,000 studies across diverse therapeutic areas such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, rare diseases, infectious diseases, and oncology. Researchers using Castor generate substantial amounts of data from both traditional and remote trials, having reached significant milestones of 180 million data points and 2 million enrolled patients. The company's mission is to enhance the reusability of research data, supporting AI-driven clinical trials and ultimately maximizing the impact of data to improve medical research globally.

Cashforce

Series A in 2019
Cashforce BV operates a smart cash flow management and forecasting platform designed to help organizations optimize their financial operations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, with additional offices in New York, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and London, the company serves sectors such as wholesale and distribution, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. The platform allows users to forecast cash flows across multiple companies, bank accounts, and currencies, enabling them to identify potential cash shortages or surpluses in advance. Cashforce's unique offerings include seamless integration with various ERP and banking systems, detailed transaction-level visibility, and an AI-based simulation engine that supports multiple cash flow scenarios and impact analyses. The company has a strategic alliance with Treasury Intelligence Solutions GmbH and provides cash visibility to multinational corporations in over 120 countries.

EclecticIQ

Corporate Round in 2019
EclecticIQ B.V. is a global provider of threat intelligence, hunting, and response technology, supporting government organizations and commercial enterprises in enhancing their cybersecurity posture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, with additional offices in Herndon, Virginia; London, United Kingdom; and Chi?inau, Moldova, the company offers a range of products and services. These include the EclecticIQ Platform, a comprehensive threat intelligence platform; the EclecticIQ Fusion Center, which delivers multi-source threat intelligence bundles; and the EclecticIQ Academy for cyber threat intelligence training. The company also provides consulting services, team collaboration tools, and various integrations to optimize incident response and security controls. With a focus on building defenses against emerging threats, EclecticIQ has expanded its capabilities through acquisitions, such as Polylogyx's endpoint technology, to further enhance its offerings for clients facing sophisticated cyber threats.

Aidence

Series A in 2019
Aidence B.V. develops and delivers a software platform for radiologists that automatically detects, classifies, and tracks the disorder on multiple imaging modalities. The company provides artificial intelligence solution that enables computer to read medical images and automatically provide structured reports. Aidence B.V. was founded in 2015 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Polarsteps

Series A in 2019
Polarsteps is a travel app designed to help users plan, track, and share their journeys effectively. The app automatically records travel routes as users move, ensuring that no details of their trips are missed. Once the user is connected to the internet, the app uploads the travel information, including key locations and photos, to a personal Polarsteps page. This page displays the user’s route on a colorful world map, allowing for easy sharing with friends and family. By combining functionality with an appealing interface, Polarsteps aims to enhance the travel experience and help users turn their travel moments into lasting memories.

Castor

Seed Round in 2018
Castor is an international health-tech company that offers a cloud-based clinical data platform designed to streamline the clinical trial process for researchers around the world. Founded by CEO Derk Arts, MD, Ph.D., the platform is utilized by over 50,000 researchers in 90 countries and has facilitated more than 4,000 studies across diverse therapeutic areas such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, rare diseases, infectious diseases, and oncology. Researchers using Castor generate substantial amounts of data from both traditional and remote trials, having reached significant milestones of 180 million data points and 2 million enrolled patients. The company's mission is to enhance the reusability of research data, supporting AI-driven clinical trials and ultimately maximizing the impact of data to improve medical research globally.

Scenic Biotech

Series A in 2017
Scenic Biotech B.V., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in developing genomics and immunotherapy technologies aimed at addressing cancer and rare genetic diseases at the genetic level. The company focuses on identifying and harnessing disease suppressing genes, which serve as potential drug targets. By creating innovative therapies that target these genetic suppressors, Scenic Biotech aims to unlock new treatment possibilities for patients suffering from severe diseases.

Bloomon

Series B in 2017
Bloomon B.V. is an online retailer based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in the delivery of quality flowers across Europe. Founded in 2014, the company provides a platform that connects consumers directly with flower growers. Bloomon operates on a subscription model, allowing customers to easily arrange their orders online, and offering the flexibility to pause, change, or cancel deliveries without commitment. This model enhances the customer experience by allowing users to customize their flower arrangements and packaging. Bloomon prioritizes client satisfaction and product quality, focusing on providing unique floral experiences rather than competing with other businesses in the market.

EclecticIQ

Series A in 2016
EclecticIQ B.V. is a global provider of threat intelligence, hunting, and response technology, supporting government organizations and commercial enterprises in enhancing their cybersecurity posture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, with additional offices in Herndon, Virginia; London, United Kingdom; and Chi?inau, Moldova, the company offers a range of products and services. These include the EclecticIQ Platform, a comprehensive threat intelligence platform; the EclecticIQ Fusion Center, which delivers multi-source threat intelligence bundles; and the EclecticIQ Academy for cyber threat intelligence training. The company also provides consulting services, team collaboration tools, and various integrations to optimize incident response and security controls. With a focus on building defenses against emerging threats, EclecticIQ has expanded its capabilities through acquisitions, such as Polylogyx's endpoint technology, to further enhance its offerings for clients facing sophisticated cyber threats.

Wercker

Series A in 2016
Wercker B.V. is a company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to assist developers in the automation of application and microservices development. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Amsterdam, with additional offices in London and San Francisco, the platform facilitates code testing and interaction with various services, while incorporating social features that allow team members to track builds and deployments. It enables collaboration by allowing users to invite others to their projects and integrates seamlessly with popular developer tools. The platform supports a build/test/deploy workflow without requiring users to leave their local development environment, streamlining the process of building, deploying, and monitoring applications.

Audion Therapeutics

Grant in 2015
Audion Therapeutics BV is a biopharmaceutical company based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, that specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapeutic drugs and delivery technologies for ear-related diseases, particularly hearing loss. Founded in 2008, the company is focused on a small molecule drug discovery program aimed at regenerating inner hair cells, which are crucial for hearing. Audion Therapeutics holds a comprehensive intellectual property portfolio that includes innovative molecules, advanced delivery systems, and drug discovery tools specifically designed for hearing and hearing loss research.

Bloomon

Series A in 2015
Bloomon B.V. is an online retailer based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in the delivery of quality flowers across Europe. Founded in 2014, the company provides a platform that connects consumers directly with flower growers. Bloomon operates on a subscription model, allowing customers to easily arrange their orders online, and offering the flexibility to pause, change, or cancel deliveries without commitment. This model enhances the customer experience by allowing users to customize their flower arrangements and packaging. Bloomon prioritizes client satisfaction and product quality, focusing on providing unique floral experiences rather than competing with other businesses in the market.

Aito

Series B in 2014
Aito BV, founded in 2005 and based in Zaanstad, the Netherlands, specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced touch solutions for various applications. The company creates interactive user interfaces that incorporate buttons, touch pads, and screens, utilizing materials like stainless steel, aluminum, wood, and polycarbonate. Aito's product range includes touch demos, complete switching units, touch water taps, and control units designed for consumer electronics such as smartphones and car infotainment systems. The company is recognized for its patented touch and haptic feedback technology, which enhances user experience. With engineering and research offices in the Netherlands and Finland, and licensed manufacturing facilities in Singapore and China, Aito serves a global clientele through its sales and application team located in Amsterdam. Aito operates as a subsidiary of d-Switch BV.

Aito

Series B in 2014
Aito BV, founded in 2005 and based in Zaanstad, the Netherlands, specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced touch solutions for various applications. The company creates interactive user interfaces that incorporate buttons, touch pads, and screens, utilizing materials like stainless steel, aluminum, wood, and polycarbonate. Aito's product range includes touch demos, complete switching units, touch water taps, and control units designed for consumer electronics such as smartphones and car infotainment systems. The company is recognized for its patented touch and haptic feedback technology, which enhances user experience. With engineering and research offices in the Netherlands and Finland, and licensed manufacturing facilities in Singapore and China, Aito serves a global clientele through its sales and application team located in Amsterdam. Aito operates as a subsidiary of d-Switch BV.