Gilde IT Fund

Gilde IT Fund, established in 1982, is a leading private equity investor in continental Europe, with offices located in the Netherlands, France, and Switzerland. The firm has successfully invested in over 250 companies, primarily focusing on specialized investment funds for buyouts and life sciences. With more than €2 billion in funds under management, Gilde has established itself as a prominent player in the private equity landscape, committed to fostering growth and innovation within its portfolio companies.

Toon den Heijer

Partner

Jeroen Nienhaus

Investment Director, Partner

Daniel Winkelman

Investment Manager

22 past transactions

SPR Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2011
SPR Therapeutics, LLC is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing interventional pain management therapies. The company specializes in peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) products, including its flagship Smartpatch system, which provides short-term pain relief following surgeries and for various types of pain such as neuropathic and musculoskeletal pain. Smartpatch is designed for minimally invasive use, allowing for up to 30 days of electrical stimulation to alleviate pain. Additionally, the company offers the Micropulse system for long-term therapy through an implantable PNS solution. SPR Therapeutics aims to provide a non-narcotic alternative to opioids and invasive procedures, emphasizing safety, effectiveness, and affordability in pain management. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company also has facilities in the Carolinas and Minneapolis.

NeoProteomics

Seed Round in 2011
NeoProteomics specializes in research services and tools designed to assist clients in navigating the complexities of pharmaceutical and biological research. The company offers comprehensive systems biology and mass spectrometry consulting services, focusing on enhancing efficiency and reducing risk through the use of proprietary tools and methods. With a particular emphasis on cancer and neural degeneration, NeoProteomics provides analysis tools that aid partner companies and research laboratories in predicting the biological underpinnings of diseases.

Chroma Therapeutics

Series D in 2009
Chroma Therapeutics Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, specializing in the discovery and development of novel small molecule drugs targeting cancer and inflammatory disorders. Founded in 2000, Chroma leverages chromatin biology and innovative cell accumulation techniques to create its product pipeline. Key products include Tosedostat, an oral aminopeptidase inhibitor; CHR-3996, an optimized histone deacetylase inhibitor designed for cancer treatment; and CHR-2845, focused on hematological malignancies. The company is recognized for its systematic assembly of intellectual property in chromatin biology and has established a strong network of academic collaborations to enhance its research and development efforts.

Jobpartners

Series C in 2008
Jobpartners offers software solutions focused on People Relationship Management, addressing various aspects of the employee lifecycle, including selection, talent management, performance management, and compensation management. The company's platform integrates modules for recruitment, employee mobility, survey management, and compensation benchmarking, providing organizations with a comprehensive view of their human resource management processes. Established in 2000, Jobpartners has successfully raised over £35 million in financing, establishing a strong presence in the European market while also serving clients in North America and globally.

WebCollage

Series F in 2008
Webcollage, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed for manufacturers to manage and publish rich product information. Founded in 1999, the company operates as a subsidiary of Gladson Interactive, Inc. Its software as a service (SaaS) solution allows brands to update and disseminate product content in real time, facilitating increased sales both online and in physical stores. Webcollage serves over 1,000 brands, including notable names such as Samsung, L'Oreal, and Microsoft, and its services are utilized by prominent retailers across North America and Western Europe, including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. The platform offers a comprehensive set of tools for creating engaging product displays, conducting shopper analytics, and automating publishing processes to a vast network of retailers.

WebCollage

Series E in 2007
Webcollage, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed for manufacturers to manage and publish rich product information. Founded in 1999, the company operates as a subsidiary of Gladson Interactive, Inc. Its software as a service (SaaS) solution allows brands to update and disseminate product content in real time, facilitating increased sales both online and in physical stores. Webcollage serves over 1,000 brands, including notable names such as Samsung, L'Oreal, and Microsoft, and its services are utilized by prominent retailers across North America and Western Europe, including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. The platform offers a comprehensive set of tools for creating engaging product displays, conducting shopper analytics, and automating publishing processes to a vast network of retailers.

Pieris AG

Series B in 2006
Pieris Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops drugs to fight cancer, severe asthma, anemia, and other medical conditions with unmet medical needs. The company applies its proprietary Anticalin® technology to the drug development processes. Pieris Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2001 and is based in Freising, Bayern.

WebCollage

Series D in 2006
Webcollage, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed for manufacturers to manage and publish rich product information. Founded in 1999, the company operates as a subsidiary of Gladson Interactive, Inc. Its software as a service (SaaS) solution allows brands to update and disseminate product content in real time, facilitating increased sales both online and in physical stores. Webcollage serves over 1,000 brands, including notable names such as Samsung, L'Oreal, and Microsoft, and its services are utilized by prominent retailers across North America and Western Europe, including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. The platform offers a comprehensive set of tools for creating engaging product displays, conducting shopper analytics, and automating publishing processes to a vast network of retailers.

WebCollage

Series D in 2004
Webcollage, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed for manufacturers to manage and publish rich product information. Founded in 1999, the company operates as a subsidiary of Gladson Interactive, Inc. Its software as a service (SaaS) solution allows brands to update and disseminate product content in real time, facilitating increased sales both online and in physical stores. Webcollage serves over 1,000 brands, including notable names such as Samsung, L'Oreal, and Microsoft, and its services are utilized by prominent retailers across North America and Western Europe, including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. The platform offers a comprehensive set of tools for creating engaging product displays, conducting shopper analytics, and automating publishing processes to a vast network of retailers.

Cambridge Broadband Networks Group

Series C in 2004
Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited specializes in developing and deploying microwave access and wireless backhaul solutions for telecommunications providers both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company's flagship product, VectaStar, is a multipoint microwave platform that facilitates mobile backhaul, enterprise access, and small cell network solutions. This includes offerings such as VectaStar Gigabit for macro backhaul and enterprise access, and VectaStar Metro for multipoint microwave backhaul. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive network management system and various support services, including consultancy, training, and project management, to assist operators in designing and deploying microwave backhaul networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Cambridge, the company addresses the growing demand for enhanced network capacity and efficiency in the face of increasing mobile data usage.

Apogee Photonics

Series C in 2003
Apogee Photonics, Inc. is a company specializing in the design, development, and production of advanced optoelectronic solutions for optical transmission systems. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with an additional office in New Jersey, Apogee Photonics offers integrated indium phosphide products that enhance the distance-extinction-power product compared to other optical semiconductor technologies. Their product range includes cooled, semi-cooled, and uncooled solutions for 10Gb/s and 40Gb/s transmission, catering to tier 1 system original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and module vendors. Key offerings encompass thermistor-based temperature monitoring, modulator-based power monitoring products, electroabsorption-modulated lasers, and laser integrated modulators. The company extends its market presence through sales locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Israel, and Asia.

LaserComm

Series D in 2002
Lasercomm Inc was founded in 1998. The company's line of business includes providing telephone voice and data communications services. LaserComm is a privately held Israeli company. The company has developed a technology which established the foundation of a new breed of photonic components and modules for fiber optic networks. Based on its core competence, LaserComm aims to break new grounds in the field of dispersion management. The company develops products specifically designed to increase bandwidth, improve reliability, and reduce the cost of services provided by long-haul and ultra long-haul carriers.

ThreeFive Photonics

Series A in 2001
ThreeFive Photonics develops products to enhance optical networking in the telecommunications infrastructure.

Cambridge Broadband Networks Group

Series B in 2001
Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited specializes in developing and deploying microwave access and wireless backhaul solutions for telecommunications providers both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company's flagship product, VectaStar, is a multipoint microwave platform that facilitates mobile backhaul, enterprise access, and small cell network solutions. This includes offerings such as VectaStar Gigabit for macro backhaul and enterprise access, and VectaStar Metro for multipoint microwave backhaul. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive network management system and various support services, including consultancy, training, and project management, to assist operators in designing and deploying microwave backhaul networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Cambridge, the company addresses the growing demand for enhanced network capacity and efficiency in the face of increasing mobile data usage.

WebCollage

Series A in 2000
Webcollage, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed for manufacturers to manage and publish rich product information. Founded in 1999, the company operates as a subsidiary of Gladson Interactive, Inc. Its software as a service (SaaS) solution allows brands to update and disseminate product content in real time, facilitating increased sales both online and in physical stores. Webcollage serves over 1,000 brands, including notable names such as Samsung, L'Oreal, and Microsoft, and its services are utilized by prominent retailers across North America and Western Europe, including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. The platform offers a comprehensive set of tools for creating engaging product displays, conducting shopper analytics, and automating publishing processes to a vast network of retailers.

Data Distilleries

Series B in 2000
Data Distilleries is the market leader in a fast-growing and high-demand sector with a projected value of $5 billion by 2003. As companies increasingly leverage improved client relationships to increase profitability, Data Distilleries is well positioned for success. It has the most holistic approach of all analytical CRM companies and is genuinely able to offer customers a one-stop analytical CRM solution.

WorldStreet

Venture Round in 2000
WorldStreet Corp. specializes in collaborative commerce solutions for the financial industry. It operates an online commercial marketplace designed to support business-to-business financial communities. The platform offers the necessary infrastructure and web-based applications that facilitate direct sales, enabling clients to reach the vast U.S. market while minimizing intermediary involvement. By integrating retailing, global product showcases, and multi-channel sales and marketing initiatives, WorldStreet empowers its clients to effectively market and sell their products directly.

LeatherXchange.com

Series A in 2000
LeatherXchange.com is one of the first vertical portals to operate in Europe.

PolyTrax Information Technology

Series B in 2000
PolyTrax Information Technology AG is a logistics and supply chain company located in Germany. The company specializes in developing power line communications technology that enables communication within buildings by utilizing existing power cables as the network infrastructure. This innovative approach aims to enhance connectivity and streamline communications in various environments, leveraging the existing electrical setup to provide efficient networking solutions.

Mondosoft

Venture Round in 2000
Mondosoft is a technology company that offers MondoSearch, a website search engine for internet and intranet sites. It enables its users to index and search Adobe PDF and Microsoft office files. Mondosoft offers a tracking module that enables its users to find information about their visitors’ engagement with their sites and the productivity of their search engines. Mondosoft offers MondoSearch for a monthly payment. Mondosoft was founded by Lars Thinggaard in 1998.

No Wires Needed

Series B in 2000
They are in the midst of the wireless Internet revolution and high-speed, affordable standards-based wireless connectivity has arrived. The meteoric growth of the Internet and online services have proven the benefits of shared data and shared resources. With wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs), users can access shared information without looking for a place to plug in, and network managers can set up or augment networks without installing or moving wires. This new king of freedom provides optimal mobility and increased productivity, and allows for a highly flexible, simple and speedy installation. No Wires Needed delivers industry leading wireless LANs and wireless LAN-to-LAN bridges that improve productivity, decrease total cost of ownership and bring new meaning to the phrase network service.

Data Distilleries

Series A in 1998
Data Distilleries is the market leader in a fast-growing and high-demand sector with a projected value of $5 billion by 2003. As companies increasingly leverage improved client relationships to increase profitability, Data Distilleries is well positioned for success. It has the most holistic approach of all analytical CRM companies and is genuinely able to offer customers a one-stop analytical CRM solution.
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