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

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

Investment Director

Céline van der Heijden

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Semiconductor

Photon IP

Seed Round in 2025
Photon IP is a Dutch deeptech company based in Eindhoven. It specializes in developing advanced photonics technologies for various applications.

Nearfield Instruments

Series C in 2024
Nearfield Instruments B.V. is a company based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2016, Nearfield Instruments focuses on enhancing process control in semiconductor manufacturing by enabling atomic-scale resolution in the analysis of integrated circuits. Their innovative technology allows for detailed scanning of chip surfaces during fabrication, which significantly improves production yields and the functionality of microchips. By offering advanced metrology solutions, Nearfield Instruments contributes to the production of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, marking a notable advancement over traditional metrology methods.

EFFECT Photonics

Series D in 2024
EFFECT Photonics is a Netherlands-based company that develops chip technology for photonic integration and optical communications. It aims to make photonic technology smaller, more affordable and easier to use by leveraging full photonic integration, enabling greater interconnectivity and more sustainable bandwidth solutions. The company serves telecoms and data networks, focusing on energy-efficient, scalable, high-speed transmission through photonic integration. Its products and technologies address current needs in 5G and future applications for hyperscalers, with a broader vision to enable emerging industries by reducing complexity and cost. The firm operates from its headquarters in Eindhoven with additional facilities in the United Kingdom, United States and Taiwan and maintains a global network of sales partners.

SMART-Photonics

Debt Financing in 2023
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

Venture Round in 2023
Nearfield Instruments B.V. is a company based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2016, Nearfield Instruments focuses on enhancing process control in semiconductor manufacturing by enabling atomic-scale resolution in the analysis of integrated circuits. Their innovative technology allows for detailed scanning of chip surfaces during fabrication, which significantly improves production yields and the functionality of microchips. By offering advanced metrology solutions, Nearfield Instruments contributes to the production of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, marking a notable advancement over traditional metrology methods.

EFFECT Photonics

Venture Round in 2023
EFFECT Photonics is a Netherlands-based company that develops chip technology for photonic integration and optical communications. It aims to make photonic technology smaller, more affordable and easier to use by leveraging full photonic integration, enabling greater interconnectivity and more sustainable bandwidth solutions. The company serves telecoms and data networks, focusing on energy-efficient, scalable, high-speed transmission through photonic integration. Its products and technologies address current needs in 5G and future applications for hyperscalers, with a broader vision to enable emerging industries by reducing complexity and cost. The firm operates from its headquarters in Eindhoven with additional facilities in the United Kingdom, United States and Taiwan and maintains a global network of sales partners.

SparkNano

Seed Round in 2022
SparkNano is a deep-tech company developing Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition (S-ALD) technology to enable thin, functional coatings for batteries, hydrogen production, fuel cells, displays, and solar cells. The company aims to reduce dependence on scarce materials by delivering high-quality, flexible thin layers and scalable nanofabrication capabilities for industrial manufacturing. SparkNano offers Spatial ALD tools for advanced laboratory and high-throughput environments, along with process and application support to improve performance and lower costs. Its LabLine coatings for bipolar plates support electrolyzer development toward decarbonization by enabling use of fewer scarce metals such as iridium and platinum.

Pharrowtech

Series A in 2022
Pharrowtech specializes in designing advanced solutions for fixed-wireless access, wireless VR/AR, and ultra-high capacity wireless links. With over a decade of top-tier R&D experience from imec, Belgium's renowned research hub, the company focuses on algorithm, chip, and antenna design for millimeter-wave systems to deliver products with superior performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Nearfield Instruments

Venture Round in 2021
Nearfield Instruments B.V. is a company based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2016, Nearfield Instruments focuses on enhancing process control in semiconductor manufacturing by enabling atomic-scale resolution in the analysis of integrated circuits. Their innovative technology allows for detailed scanning of chip surfaces during fabrication, which significantly improves production yields and the functionality of microchips. By offering advanced metrology solutions, Nearfield Instruments contributes to the production of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, marking a notable advancement over traditional metrology methods.

Nearfield Instruments

Series B in 2021
Nearfield Instruments B.V. is a company based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2016, Nearfield Instruments focuses on enhancing process control in semiconductor manufacturing by enabling atomic-scale resolution in the analysis of integrated circuits. Their innovative technology allows for detailed scanning of chip surfaces during fabrication, which significantly improves production yields and the functionality of microchips. By offering advanced metrology solutions, Nearfield Instruments contributes to the production of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, marking a notable advancement over traditional metrology methods.

EFFECT Photonics

Series C in 2021
EFFECT Photonics is a Netherlands-based company that develops chip technology for photonic integration and optical communications. It aims to make photonic technology smaller, more affordable and easier to use by leveraging full photonic integration, enabling greater interconnectivity and more sustainable bandwidth solutions. The company serves telecoms and data networks, focusing on energy-efficient, scalable, high-speed transmission through photonic integration. Its products and technologies address current needs in 5G and future applications for hyperscalers, with a broader vision to enable emerging industries by reducing complexity and cost. The firm operates from its headquarters in Eindhoven with additional facilities in the United Kingdom, United States and Taiwan and maintains a global network of sales partners.

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.

Tempress Systems

Funding Round in 2020
Tempress Systems, Inc. is a company specializing in the development and manufacture of advanced diffusion and chemical vapor deposition furnace systems. The company produces a range of equipment, including horizontal production and small batch vertical furnaces, research and development furnaces, and various etch and deposition systems. Additionally, Tempress offers retrofits, spare parts, and training services. Its products cater to diverse industries such as photovoltaics, semiconductors, photonics, MEMS, and nanotechnology. Founded in 1967 and originally known as Tempress B.V., the company rebranded to Tempress Systems, Inc. in 1994. Headquartered in Vaassen, the Netherlands, it also has operations in France and functions as a subsidiary of Stichting Continuiteit Tempress.

Nearfield Instruments

Series B in 2019
Nearfield Instruments B.V. is a company based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2016, Nearfield Instruments focuses on enhancing process control in semiconductor manufacturing by enabling atomic-scale resolution in the analysis of integrated circuits. Their innovative technology allows for detailed scanning of chip surfaces during fabrication, which significantly improves production yields and the functionality of microchips. By offering advanced metrology solutions, Nearfield Instruments contributes to the production of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, marking a notable advancement over traditional metrology methods.

EFFECT Photonics

Series B in 2018
EFFECT Photonics is a Netherlands-based company that develops chip technology for photonic integration and optical communications. It aims to make photonic technology smaller, more affordable and easier to use by leveraging full photonic integration, enabling greater interconnectivity and more sustainable bandwidth solutions. The company serves telecoms and data networks, focusing on energy-efficient, scalable, high-speed transmission through photonic integration. Its products and technologies address current needs in 5G and future applications for hyperscalers, with a broader vision to enable emerging industries by reducing complexity and cost. The firm operates from its headquarters in Eindhoven with additional facilities in the United Kingdom, United States and Taiwan and maintains a global network of sales partners.

SparkNano

Funding Round in 2018
SparkNano is a deep-tech company developing Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition (S-ALD) technology to enable thin, functional coatings for batteries, hydrogen production, fuel cells, displays, and solar cells. The company aims to reduce dependence on scarce materials by delivering high-quality, flexible thin layers and scalable nanofabrication capabilities for industrial manufacturing. SparkNano offers Spatial ALD tools for advanced laboratory and high-throughput environments, along with process and application support to improve performance and lower costs. Its LabLine coatings for bipolar plates support electrolyzer development toward decarbonization by enabling use of fewer scarce metals such as iridium and platinum.

Nearfield Instruments

Series A in 2017
Nearfield Instruments B.V. is a company based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that specializes in the development and manufacture of High-Throughput Scanning Probe Metrology systems for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2016, Nearfield Instruments focuses on enhancing process control in semiconductor manufacturing by enabling atomic-scale resolution in the analysis of integrated circuits. Their innovative technology allows for detailed scanning of chip surfaces during fabrication, which significantly improves production yields and the functionality of microchips. By offering advanced metrology solutions, Nearfield Instruments contributes to the production of smaller and more efficient electronic devices, marking a notable advancement over traditional metrology methods.
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