NOM Finance, the private equity and venture capital branch of NV NOM Investerings- En Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij voor Noord-Nederland, focuses on fostering the growth of businesses in Northern Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe. The firm specializes in investments across various sectors including agro and food, information technology, life sciences, cleantech, healthcare, and high-tech industries, while intentionally avoiding primary agriculture, retail, and regional services. NOM Finance provides funding for seed and startup ventures, expansion, restructuring, and management buy-outs, typically investing between €0.5 million and €2.5 million in equity and mezzanine financing, as well as offering deferred loans ranging from €0.05 million to €1.5 million. The firm usually seeks minority stakes in its portfolio companies and aims for exits within five to seven years. Established in 1974 and headquartered in Groningen, NOM Finance plays a vital role in supporting entrepreneurs throughout the various stages of their businesses.

Rockstart is an accelerator and venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2011. It focuses on incubating and investing in early-stage startups, particularly in the sectors of energy, health, agrifood, and emerging technologies. Rockstart aims to empower purpose-driven founders by providing access to capital, mentorship, and a robust network of partners and investors. The firm has established itself as a global player in startup acceleration, offering customized programs that foster collaboration between startups and corporates. With additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia, Rockstart has invested in more than 230 startups, helping them raise over €90 million and create over 700 jobs. The firm also manages specialized funds, such as Rockstart Emerging Tech, which targets innovative sectors including artificial intelligence and blockchain.

BNP Paribas Fortis Private Equity, established in 1982 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operates as a venture capital and private equity investment arm of BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV. The firm specializes in both direct and fund of funds investments, focusing on mezzanine financing, buyouts, development capital, and growth capital across various sectors. It primarily targets medium-sized companies in Europe and North America, especially in the Benelux region, with particular interest in Spain through Nazca Capital S.G.E.C.R. The firm invests in biotechnology, food and beverages, healthcare, technology, and construction sectors while avoiding the defense and real estate industries. BNP Paribas Fortis Private Equity typically engages in transactions ranging from €5 million to €30 million, with equity investments between €0.6 million and €58.48 million in companies valued between €17 million and €175 million. The investment horizon generally spans four to seven years, and the firm also participates in secondary investments and co-invests in later-stage transactions initiated by the private equity funds it supports.

The EIC pilot supports top-class innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies and scientists with bright ideas and the ambition to scale up internationally. It brings together the parts of Horizon 2020 that provide funding, advice and networking opportunities for those at cutting edge of innovation.

Invest-NL is a investment company.

PMV Re Vinci nv, based in Brussels, Belgium, is primarily focused on real estate development. The company plays a significant role in fostering the Flemish economy by providing funding to promising businesses from their inception through various growth stages and into international operations. Collaborating with government entities and other partners, PMV implements projects that are vital for prosperity and well-being in Flanders. The organization is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship as a key driver of economic development and believes that sustainable business ventures must ultimately achieve profitability. Through its investments, PMV aims to ensure that every supported project contributes positively to the economic landscape of Flanders.

Innovation Industries is a venture capital firm that invests in hightech, medtech and agri-foodtech companies in The Netherlands Innovation Industries maintains a hands-on management style, sharing its experience, knowledge and connections with the entrepreneurs. Portfolio companies are actively supported in order to strengthen the value proposition, improve the time-to- market, identify and realize global strategic partnerships and avoid the typical start-up pitfalls. Innovation Industries sees itself as a partner of the entrepreneurs and the other parties involved; a creator of ventures, rather than merely a financial investor. Innovation Industries focuses primarily on start-ups but will also be able to invest into scale-ups. With this relatively broad spectrum of funding capabilities, emerging breakthroughs in research and technology can be sustained by sufficient venture capital to optimize their chances of success and ultimately provide returns to the Fund’s investors. Once these companies are established with seed funding, the Fund will be able to continue financing the advancement of these businesses and technologies.

InnovationQuarter is the regional development agency for the Dutch province of South Holland. InnovationQuarter funds innovative and fast growing companies, assists foreign companies to settle in South Holland and organizes cooperation between innovative entrepreneurs, knowledge institutes and government. InnovationQuarter Capital provides all types of financing including equity investments, subordinated and convertible loans for seed, early stage and growth companies.

BOM invests in innovative start-ups and growth companies. BOM objectives include improved economic growth, increased employment, and solutions to social problems. They offer expertise, resources, and connections through their network to create and finance renewable energy projects.

Rabobank offers all the advantages of global commercialism founded upon cooperative principles: knowledge-driven, customer-focused, and backed by a AAA credit rating. Rabobank focuses on the food, beverage, and agribusiness sectors offering specialized products and services in 46 countries. Their strength stems from a network of prominent industry specialists, leading researchers and industry analysts who generate a wealth of knowledge for clients.

Parcom Capital is a private equity firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in midmarket investments across various sectors, including technology, trade and services, production, oil and gas, industrials, and distribution. Established in 1982, the firm focuses on management buyouts, succession situations, public to private transactions, and buy and build platforms. Parcom typically targets mid-sized companies in Europe, particularly in the Benelux region, France, England, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland, with investments ranging from €5 million to €50 million. The firm seeks transactions with enterprise values between €20 million and €200 million, revenues of €20 million to €500 million, and EBITDA of €5 million to €50 million. While Parcom generally prefers to take a majority stake in its portfolio companies, it is open to minority investments in specific scenarios. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment approach, aiming to support management teams in achieving their growth objectives.

Eastern NL is the development company of Eastern Netherlands. We are strengthening the regional economy on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate and the provinces of Overijssel and Gelderland. We do this by investing with public money in entrepreneurs in the Eastern Netherlands. In addition to these financial resources, Oost NL also makes its knowledge, expertise and network available. We are active in the top sectors Food, Energy, Health and Tech. An optimal balance between financial and social return is of great importance to us. We allow entrepreneurs to innovate, invest and internationalize to accelerate their growth. This is how we ensure the sustainable growth of the regional economy and employment. In addition, we create favorable conditions for solving global, social issues. We offer entrepreneurs money and resources for creating social returns. With focus on sustainability, smart industry and concepts for a healthy life.

LRM is an investment company that develops and stimulates economic growth in Limburg. We provide a solid foundation so that companies and projects that create jobs in Limburg can grow. Our financial resources and expertise, together with the assets of Limburg, provide a unique breeding ground.

We at Value Creation Capital (VCC) inject “Intellectual Capital” in groundbreaking innovations. With our wide experience and network in the industry alongside in-depth knowledge in the fields of deep tech, AI and cybersecurity, VCC (co-)funds revolutionary companies. The conventional world as we know it is changing rapidly, and VCC as venture capital firm is at the forefront of leading and shaping it throughout deep tech start-ups and scale-ups. We believe in the power of creating a better tomorrow, side by side. Founded in 2005 by a series of entrepreneurs from the ICT industry, VCC already has a longstanding proven track record of multiple successful exits. Moreover, with our current portfolio companies we set foot in many different areas and are already reshaping the tech-industry. We look further than today and are prepared for the future. Feeling inspired and looking for an investor who dares, adds value and has the desired knowledge? Reach out and pitch us at https://www.vcxc.com. We take the risks so that you don’t have to. We welcome you to VCC, the yes to our tomorrow.

Inkef is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, backing promising early stage companies in Europe. Inkef takes pride in being a patient, long-term investor with the ability to support companies through several rounds of funding. From the early stages of a technology or life science venture, Inkef supports entrepreneurs building their ideas into successful international businesses. Investment areas: Technology and Healthcare

We are looking for big thinkers, who want to turn innovations into commercial success by solving complex problems. We are a VC firm specialized in investing in game-changing hardware innovations. FORWARD.one is an accomplished team of financial experts, engineers, startup entrepreneurs and scientists. We understand what it’s like to build a successful startup because we have done it ourselves.

EQT is a private equity firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices across Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region. Founded in 1994, the firm specializes in buyouts, expansion capital, and infrastructure investments, focusing on mid-market companies with strong growth potential in various sectors, including healthcare, technology, and industrials. EQT employs a responsible ownership approach and aims to create sustainable value through active management and strategic guidance. The firm's investment strategies include private capital, real assets, credit, and public value, targeting companies with consistent cash flows and meaningful intrinsic value. EQT is also known for its expertise in the life sciences sector, having transitioned its healthcare investment arm into EQT Life Sciences, which focuses on innovative healthcare companies. The firm typically invests between €50 million and €600 million, with a preference for controlling or co-controlling stakes in its portfolio companies, which it holds for an average of four to eight years.

Inventures is a European venture capital fund that builds a better world through a portfolio of investments in sustainable businesses. The firm has two funds: Inventures I & Inventures II. Inventures was created to support early stage smart and innovative European businesses, to support sustainable job growth and empower entrepreneurs. Inventures empowers citizenship co-investments through a crowdfunding platform, MyMicroInvest.

Convent Capital is an independent investment firm with a strong focus on sustainability. We invest in companies that have a strong track record or future potential and where we see strategic and operational opportunities to create value.

UNIIQ is an investment fund based in The Hague, Netherlands, with a focus on the proof-of-concept phase. Established in 2016, it manages a fund of €22 million aimed at supporting entrepreneurs in South Holland in bringing their unique innovations to market. UNIIQ provides essential start-up capital to help bridge the most critical phase of transforming ideas into promising businesses. By collaborating closely with knowledge institutions and incubators, UNIIQ actively aids entrepreneurs in their strategic development. The investments made by UNIIQ are utilized for validating innovations and business concepts, with the ultimate goal of facilitating the transition to further financing. The fund emphasizes a straightforward process with favorable conditions for entrepreneurs, ensuring they can effectively move forward with their projects.

Holland Capital, established in 1981 and based in Amsterdam, is a private equity and venture capital firm that specializes in direct investments and fund of fund investments. The firm focuses on early and later-stage investments in small and medium-sized enterprises, primarily within sectors such as healthcare, technology, consumer discretionary, and industrials. Holland Capital typically invests between €0.25 million and €10 million in companies with an enterprise value ranging from €5 million to €50 million. It aims to secure a minimum 20 percent equity stake in its portfolio companies and seeks exits through trade sales or initial public offerings. With a history of over 115 successful investments, Holland Capital operates two active funds: one targeting growing Dutch SMEs and another focused on innovative healthcare enterprises. The firm primarily invests in companies based in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

Rubio Impact Ventures is a venture fund focused on early and growth stage enterprises with a positive impact on society and the environment.

Stichting Doen is an independent non-profit foundation based in Amsterdam, established in 1991. It focuses on fostering economic development through support for initiatives in culture, social cohesion, and a green and inclusive economy. The foundation aims to create a positive societal impact by backing sustainable and social entrepreneurs. Stichting Doen's investment arm, DOEN Participaties, invests in innovative, early-stage companies dedicated to making environmental and social contributions. The foundation provides direct financial support through convertible loans and participations, with its assets managed by an executive team committed to promoting sustainable and cultural innovation.

SHIFT Invest is a Dutch environmental impact venture capital fund that invests in early stage innovations related to food & agriculture, green industries, energy transition and sustainable mobility & logistics. The investments are focused on achieving a positive environmental impact and financial return. Together with its partners, SHIFT Invest offers entrepreneurs an extensive network and knowledge in various sectors.

Peak Capital is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Amsterdam, specializing in investments across Europe, particularly in the Benelux, DACH, and Nordic regions. With a fully financed fund of 66 million euros, Peak Capital is managed by experienced entrepreneurs who focus on scaling marketplace, platform, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies from Seed to Series A and beyond. The firm emphasizes transparency and effective communication while maintaining a diverse portfolio of over 28 companies, which includes notable exits such as IENS to Tripadvisor, Radionomy to Vivendi, and United Wardrobe to Vinted. Since its founding in 2013, Peak Capital has built a reputation for its hands-on approach and commitment to fostering strong relationships with founders.

Qbic II is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Ghent, Belgium, managed by Qbic Fund. The fund specializes in investments in spin-off companies emerging from the universities of Ghent, Brussels, and Antwerp, as well as VITO. Qbic II focuses on sectors such as software, deeptech, biotech, and medtech, leveraging its strategic partnerships with these educational and research institutions to gain early access to promising projects. The fund employs a thorough review and analysis process to identify potential investments and provides hands-on support to the companies it backs. It is part of a broader initiative that has raised over €30 million, aimed at fostering innovation and growth in technology-linked startups.

Volta Ventures is a venture capital firm that offers seed & early stage VC for internet & software companies in the Benelux. The fund’s team, with active support from some 30 business angels, expects to make a substantial impact on every company it invests in by working with the founders and management to identify new markets and customers, hire senior talent, provide ongoing guidance and arrange further financing rounds. Volta Ventures has offices in Ghent and Amsterdam.

EIB offers loans, guarantees, equity investments, and advisory services.

TIIN Capital launched its Dutch Security Techfund (DSTF) in december 2018. DSTF is the largest (cybertech) venture capital fund of the Netherlands with a focus on early stage & later-stage companies. TIIN Capital invests in promising and innovative early-stage and later-stage companies in the Netherlands with a focus on IT/software, high-tech and med-tech industries. TIIN Capital has the largest network of informal investors in the Netherlands. TIIN Capital manages 4 funds: TIIN TechFund 1,2 & 3 and TIIN Buy-Out & Growth Fund. The TIIN TechFund 1,2 & 3 funds focus on the software, high-tech and med-tech sectors and provide growth capital to Dutch early-stage businesses and is actively involved in the development and growth of its ventures. TIIN Buy-out & Growth Fund focuses on later-stage IT, software and high tech SME’s. Under its seperate Berk Partners label the Berk III and Berk IV funds are managed. These funds focus on management buy-outs, carve-outs and family business transfers of Dutch SME companies in the more traditional industies.

FJ Labs is a stage-agnostic investment firm that focuses on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. Their investments are seed and series A. The investment range of the company is $50,000 to $5,000,000. It invests in Alibaba Group, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, Adore Me, and Earnest.

Newion Investments B.V. is a venture capital and private equity firm established in December 2000, with offices in Amsterdam and Eindhoven, Netherlands. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on business-to-business software companies within the information and communication technology sectors across North and West Europe. Newion seeks to support entrepreneurs in developing category-leading software solutions that generate sustainable impact while delivering strong returns for investors. The firm typically invests between €0.25 million and €2.5 million, aiming for minority stakes but willing to consider majority positions. Newion avoids sectors like retail, life sciences, real estate, and certain technology propositions, preferring to steer clear of business-to-consumer models. Its investment strategy encompasses areas such as application development, IT management, and cloud computing, and it primarily targets companies located in the Benelux region, as well as select opportunities in Germany and the Nordic countries. Newion aims for exits within five to seven years and can offer portfolio companies strategic support, including non-Executive Board Members and interim financial leadership.

Thuja Capital Management B.V. is a venture capital and private equity firm based in Utrecht, Netherlands, focused on early-stage investments in the healthcare sector. Established in 2006, the firm specializes in seed and start-up financing, primarily targeting innovations in medical devices, diagnostics, therapeutics, digital health, and nutraceuticals. Thuja Capital emphasizes investments in the Benelux region, including the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, and typically commits between €0.25 million and €2.5 million in equity, as well as between €0.50 million and €1 million in debt. The firm prefers to take an active role by securing a seat on the supervisory board of its portfolio companies. Through its strategic investments, Thuja Capital aims to support the development of pioneering medical products and technologies that contribute to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in healthcare.

Fortino Capital Partners is a Belgium-based venture capital firm established in 2013, focusing on growth capital investments in technology companies, particularly in the Benelux region. The firm specializes in supporting exceptional entrepreneurs and companies in Europe and the USA, targeting the development of software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms designed for small and medium-sized enterprises. Fortino Capital invests in companies aiming to innovate their business models through advanced management practices and cutting-edge technologies. The firm actively manages funds that provide investment ranging from 5 million to 25 million euros, targeting scale-ups and growth companies with annual revenues of 5 to 10 million euros. Fortino Capital's objective is to facilitate growth by offering not only capital but also strategic expertise in building brands and go-to-market strategies, particularly for media and high-end product manufacturing sectors.

Kurma Partners is a management company based in Paris, specializing in the financing of innovation in healthcare and biotechnology, from pre-creation to development capital. Kurma Partners, which manages the Kurma Biofund I, II funds and the Kurma Diagnostics fund, is one of the main players in the financing of therapeutic and medical innovations in Europe, particularly through links with many institutes. research and prestigious hospitals.

imec.istart is an accelerator based in Gent, Belgium, founded in 2011. The organization focuses on investing in a variety of technology sectors, including automotive, travel, telecom, real estate technology, music, mobility, entertainment, and advertising. It specifically targets digital and nanotech startups, offering them the opportunity to join its accelerator program. Through this initiative, imec.istart aims to support innovative companies in their growth and development across multiple industries.

Graduate Entrepreneur is a venture capital investment firm established in 2021 and located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It is an initiative supported by TU Delft, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, and a network of accomplished alumni. The firm specializes in investing in pre-seed and seed-stage companies within the Netherlands, aiming to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. By leveraging its academic partnerships and alumni expertise, Graduate Entrepreneur seeks to support emerging businesses and contribute to the local startup ecosystem.

Capricorn Partners NV is an independent pan-European manager of venture capital funds that invest in innovative European companies with technology as a competitive advantage. The investment team of Capricorn is composed of experienced investment managers with deep technology expertise and broad industrial experience. As of Dec 2010 [Quest Management](http://www.crunchbase.com/financial-organization/quest-management-nv) is being merged with and acquired by Capricorn Venture Partners.

Sambrinvest is an active venture capital player in the region of Charleroi - Thuin.

V-Bio Ventures is an independent venture capital firm specialized in building and financing young, innovative life science companies. The fund invests throughout Europe in start-up and early-stage companies with high growth potential focusing on technologies that provide transformational improvements in the biotech, pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors.

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BioGeneration Ventures is investing in the next generation of Life Sciences companies in the Netherlands. BioGeneration Ventures invests in Dutch start-up and early stage life sciences companies. The BioGeneration Ventures team is specialized in the evaluation and management of early stage companies. Their involvement goes beyond the financial investment. They work closely with scientists, academic institutions, entrepreneurs and industry experts to accelerate the development and to optimize the commercial potential of their portfolio company's technologies. BioGeneration Ventures began operating in 2006 and the fund is backed by the Netherlands Genomics Initiative (NGI) and the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) in combination with the holding company of Leiden University and ABN-AMRO Capital as lead private investors.

Brightlands Venture Partners is an independent regional venture capital fund manager in the south of the Netherlands. They are an ecosystem investor, investing in companies with a link to one of the Brightlands campuses. The management company has three funds under management: Limburg Ventures, Chemelot Ventures and Brightlands Agrifood Fund. While the funds are for the larger part privately funded, we seek to complement this by financing from public sources to extend our reach.

We back the best European founders with €1M-€10M tickets. We like any early stage B2B software business that is simply a little different, whether your market is considered “too boring” by some, your business model a little atypical, or your founder-passion bordering on obsession.

Gimv is a European investment company with over three decades of experience in private equity and venture capital. Gimv is listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels. Gimv currently manages around 1.8 billion EUR (including third party funds) of investments in 85 portfolio companies, which jointly realize a turnover of more than EUR 6 billion and employ over 28,000 professionals.

PDENH is an investment management firm that specializes in the fields of venture capital and private equity investments. The firm was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland.

Main Capital II is a buyout fund established in 2006 and managed by Main Capital Partners, an independent firm based in The Hague, Netherlands. The fund focuses exclusively on investing in enterprise software companies within the Benelux, DACH, and Nordics regions. Main Capital II aims to create operational and strategic value through long-term partnerships with founders and management teams. The fund's investment strategy is centered around building substantial and sustainable software groups that are driven by solid business fundamentals. Since its inception, Main Capital Partners has maintained a commitment to fostering growth within the software sector, contributing to the development of healthy and robust companies in the industry.

Borski Fund, established in 2019 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operates as a venture capital firm dedicated to addressing the investment diversity gap, particularly by focusing on female entrepreneurs. Research indicates that female-led ventures often outperform their male counterparts, yet a significant majority of venture capital funding is directed towards all-male management teams. Borski Fund aims to improve access to financing for women-led startups, contributing to a more equitable investment landscape. The firm invests in a range of sectors, including specialized finance, information technology, healthcare, luxury goods, and educational software, among others, with a particular emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

Empowering ambitious tech4good entrepreneurs will accelerate the transition to a sustainable world while delivering robust financial performance. We believe that companies that focus on sustainable and financial returns will outperform profit-led companies. And that technology will drive accelerated impact.

Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm founded in Singapore in 2017, focused on identifying and investing in exceptional individuals and early-stage technology companies with the potential to become defining businesses of tomorrow. With a presence in major entrepreneurial hubs across six continents, Antler supports startups from inception through to growth, providing assistance in team formation, business model validation, and capital investment at the pre-seed stage and beyond. Since its inception, Antler has invested in over 200 companies, with a notable emphasis on diversity; 40% of these companies have at least one female co-founder and founders represent 70 different nationalities. The firm has established multiple funds targeting various regions, including Southeast Asia and East Africa, and aims to build long-term relationships with its portfolio companies as a committed investor and supporter.

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