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 Netherlands

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.

CarbonX

Venture Round in 2024
CarbonX B.V., based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the manufacture of carbon networks and the development of innovative materials. The company focuses on creating advanced products tailored for various industries, including elastomers, automotive and aerospace thermoplastics, construction, energy, and sports and leisure thermosets. By supplying these new materials, CarbonX aims to contribute to the design and production of the next generation of high-performance materials across multiple sectors.

Carbyon

Series A in 2024
Carbyon is a Dutch company specializing in direct air capture (DAC) technologies. It filters CO2 from the atmosphere, purifies it, and supplies it to produce kerosene for aircraft, enabling the existing fossil industry to repurpose storage and transport facilities for renewable hydrocarbons.

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.

VitalFluid

Venture Round in 2024
VitalFluid BV is an innovative company based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, specializing in the design, development, and production of Plasma Activated Water (PAW) equipment. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on utilizing PAW for various applications, including agriculture, academic research, food safety, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and water purification. PAW is created by using water, air, and electricity to generate plasma, which introduces reactive oxygen and nitrogen into the water, enhancing its properties. This natural process mirrors how lightning activates rainwater, promoting nitrogen fixation, a crucial element for plant growth. VitalFluid aims to harness this technology to improve agricultural practices and various industrial applications.

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.

CarbonX

Venture Round in 2024
CarbonX B.V., based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in the manufacture of carbon networks and the development of innovative materials. The company focuses on creating advanced products tailored for various industries, including elastomers, automotive and aerospace thermoplastics, construction, energy, and sports and leisure thermosets. By supplying these new materials, CarbonX aims to contribute to the design and production of the next generation of high-performance materials across multiple sectors.

Microsure

Series B in 2023
Founded in 2014, Microsure specializes in enhancing microsurgical procedures. Its flagship product is a motion stabilizer system designed by and for microsurgeons to overcome physical limitations and improve surgical precision. This technology has successfully been used in clinical trials, with the aim of increasing treatment options for patients.

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.

Carbyon

Seed Round in 2022
Carbyon is a Dutch company specializing in direct air capture (DAC) technologies. It filters CO2 from the atmosphere, purifies it, and supplies it to produce kerosene for aircraft, enabling the existing fossil industry to repurpose storage and transport facilities for renewable hydrocarbons.

Solynta

Series C in 2021
Solynta is a breeding and biotechnology company located in Wageningen, the Netherlands, known for its innovative approaches to potato cultivation. The company focuses on developing hybrid potato varieties using advanced breeding technologies, which significantly accelerate the generation of superior traits and performance compared to traditional methods. By producing hybrid potato seeds from true seed, Solynta addresses global food security challenges and enhances the agricultural sector's sustainability. These hybrid varieties are designed to offer pest and disease resistance, which can reduce the reliance on chemical inputs by farmers. Additionally, the ability to propagate these hybrid potatoes through sexual seed offers logistical and phytosanitary advantages, further benefiting the potato industry and improving the livelihoods of consumers worldwide.

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.

Microsure

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2014, Microsure specializes in enhancing microsurgical procedures. Its flagship product is a motion stabilizer system designed by and for microsurgeons to overcome physical limitations and improve surgical precision. This technology has successfully been used in clinical trials, with the aim of increasing treatment options for patients.

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.

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.

Smart Robotics

Series B in 2019
Smart Robotics is a Dutch company specializing in software and rental services for robotics. It primarily serves the manufacturing industry and intralogistics processes, both domestically and internationally. The company offers intelligent robotic solutions to facilitate automation and enable local production, aiming to maintain employment within the chain.

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.

Microsure

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2014, Microsure specializes in enhancing microsurgical procedures. Its flagship product is a motion stabilizer system designed by and for microsurgeons to overcome physical limitations and improve surgical precision. This technology has successfully been used in clinical trials, with the aim of increasing treatment options for patients.

Cassini Technologies

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2013, Cassini Technologies is a Dutch medical device company specializing in developing innovative corneal diagnostic solutions. It pioneers smart and superior eye diagnosis tools like the Cassini Corneal Shape Analyzer and EasyScan retinal imaging system, empowering care providers worldwide to serve their patients better.

Solynta

Series B in 2017
Solynta is a breeding and biotechnology company located in Wageningen, the Netherlands, known for its innovative approaches to potato cultivation. The company focuses on developing hybrid potato varieties using advanced breeding technologies, which significantly accelerate the generation of superior traits and performance compared to traditional methods. By producing hybrid potato seeds from true seed, Solynta addresses global food security challenges and enhances the agricultural sector's sustainability. These hybrid varieties are designed to offer pest and disease resistance, which can reduce the reliance on chemical inputs by farmers. Additionally, the ability to propagate these hybrid potatoes through sexual seed offers logistical and phytosanitary advantages, further benefiting the potato industry and improving the livelihoods of consumers worldwide.

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.

Salvia BioElectronics

Salvia BioElectronics B.V., founded in 2017 and based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, specializes in developing bioelectronic therapies aimed at alleviating chronic neurological diseases, particularly chronic migraines. The company seeks to deliver innovative, drug-free solutions that restore health while minimizing side effects. The name "Salvia," derived from the Latin word for health, reflects the company's commitment to well-being, paralleling the historical use of the Salvia plant in treating ailments like headaches and mental disorders. Salvia BioElectronics is driven by a team of experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds in the medical device industry, including notable companies such as Medtronic and Philips, who collaborate to make effective bioelectronic treatments widely accessible.
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