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 Nanotechnology

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.

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.

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.

Morphotonics

Funding Round in 2019
Morphotonics specializes in developing and applying nano- and micro-imprint structures directly onto large rigid and flexible surfaces. They offer roll-to-plate nanoimprinting services, along with equipment, materials, stamps, and samples to facilitate the production of advanced materials and devices.

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.
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