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BOM

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Tilburg · Pre-Seed–Growth · 17 people tracked

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Investment thesis

BOM is the regional development company for Noord-Brabant in the Netherlands, aiming to accelerate innovation and strengthen the regional economy. It provides patient capital of up to €5 million to innovative entrepreneurs, invests in more than 40 funds, and works alongside a network of over 150 co-investors, with fund assets moving toward €1 billion. It offers financing instruments matched to a company's lifecycle plus venture development programs. BOM focuses on four themes: sustainable food, healthy future, climate-neutral energy, and promising key technologies. It also supports international expansion, cross-border innovation collaboration, and attracts foreign direct investment to Brabant.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
Check
$540K – $5.4M
HQ
Tilburg, NL
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Founded
1983
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$450M
Tracked investments
170
Acquisitions
3

Team · 17 people

from curated & public directories
Floris Hamel· Investorin

What they invest in

from 138 of 170 portfolio companies

Hardware ×44Deep Tech ×41Cleantech ×32Biotech ×29Healthtech ×28AI & Machine Learning ×27Medical Devices ×23SaaS ×22

HQs:Netherlands×87United States×5Belgium×2Germany×2European Union×1United Kingdom×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 40 portfolio companies
70%
solo founders
28 of 40 mapped founding teams
29%
repeat founders
of 38 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×282 founders×93 founders×24+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 33 founders with education data

Radboud University ×6Fontys University of Applied Sciences ×5Avans University of Applied Sciences ×4KU Leuven ×3Delft University of Technology ×2Eindhoven University of Technology ×2Leiden University ×2Utrecht University ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 35 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×14Business & Management ×11Economics ×5Medicine ×4Physics ×4Computer Science ×3Life Sciences ×3Mathematics & Statistics ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 38 founders with career history

Eindhoven University of Technology ×3ABN AMRO Bank N.V. ×2Floryn ×2Universiteit Utrecht ×2

9 founders hold a PhD · 1 hold an MBA (of 36 with degree data)

Investments · 170 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12024 · 12023 · 12014 · 14 dated

Aaebvaaebv.comin

AAE designs and manufactures high-tech industrial solutions for manufacturers across medical, automotive, semiconductor, food & beverage, and other sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRobotics

Adchieveadchieve.com

Adchieve provides automated advertising and campaign management solutions for travel and hospitality providers, including independent hotels, hotel chains, and vacation rental platforms.

AdTechMarketing TechTravel & Hospitalitys-Hertogenbosch, NL

Additive Industriesadditiveindustries.comin

Additive Industries develops industrial metal additive manufacturing systems with full automation, helping manufacturers move complex, high-value applications from first prototype to reliable serial production.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware

Aglaia Oncology Fundsaglaia-oncology.com

Aglaia is an investment firm specializing in early-stage oncology drug development companies, selecting and maturing breakthrough inventions with potential to transform cancer treatment.

BiotechDeep Tech

Co-investorsAurora ScienceCathay VentureKorysOost NL

AIKONaikonhealth.comin

AIKON Health develops a wearable device solution for heart failure monitoring that measures vital parameters such as fluid retention, cardiac output, and stroke volume to help cardiologists and cardiology nurses manage patients and reduce hospital readmissions.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsAlpha EdisonBlizzard the AvalancheMighty CapitalMorgan Creek CapitalThink+ Ventures Management, LlcUp2+1 more

Airborne - DEVairborne.comin𝕏

Airborne develops automated manufacturing systems for composite components, serving aerospace, space, and marine industries.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsThe Hague, NL

Aircisionaircision.comin

Aircision develops free-space optical wireless communication systems that provide jam-resistant, license-free, high-capacity links for defense and telecommunications customers where fiber is impractical and RF is vulnerable.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareEindhoven, NL

Co-investorsHighTechXL

AM-Flowam-flow.comin

AM-Flow provides automation and quality control solutions for additive manufacturing facilities, offering integrated systems for material feeding, identification, sorting, quality control, and bagging alongside digital traceability for medium to high-mix production environments.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsEindhoven, NL

Co-investorsDOEN Participaties

Amgen Europeamgen.comin𝕏

Amgen develops therapies based on biotechnology and scientific research aimed at treating patients and improving or saving lives.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesThousand Oaks, US

William K. Bowes(Founder)George B. Rathmann(First CEO)

Co-investorsAsset Management CompanyBoulder VenturesMayfield Fund

Antenna Companyantennacompany.comin

Antenna Company designs and manufactures antenna and wireless connectivity products for IoT, 5G, and related telecommunications markets.

Deep TechHardwareIoTEindhoven, NL

Diego Caratelli(Founding Member, CTO and VP of Engineering)inJohan Gielis(Founder and VP Emeritus)in

Co-investorsWaterman VenturesLux Capital

Armariumarmarium.nl

Armarium provides case management and deadline-tracking software for law firms, including modules for administering civil and administrative law cases and exchanging PDF files in legal proceedings.

LegalTechSaaS

Ato Gearato-gear.comin𝕏

ARION develops footwear and movement analysis technology by decoding biomechanical data to innovate shoe design and performance.

HardwareSports TechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsInnovation Industries

ATROatromedical.comin

ATRO Medical is a Dutch clinical-stage orthopedic company developing the Artimis artificial meniscus implant (prosthesis) for patients with chronic knee pain after meniscectomy.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNijmegen, NL

Tony van Tienen(Founder)in

Co-investorsThuja Capital

Avendaravendar.comin

Avendar provides a platform that integrates complex data, AI models, and human expertise to help government agencies and organizations detect risks early and make informed decisions.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTech

Hugo Sleegers(Founder)inTijs Bronnenberg(Founder)in

Co-investorsLumo Labs

Avidicureavidicure.com

Avidicure develops "Actibody", a triple-agonistic antibody platform built on a human IgG scaffold designed to activate the innate and adaptive immune system for treating oncology and autoimmune diseases.

AI & Machine LearningBiotech

Robert Friesen(Founder)in

Co-investorsBioGeneration VenturesEQT Life SciencesCurie CapitalKurma PartnersV-Bio Ventures

AVL Motionavlmotion.comin

AVL Motion builds a second-generation asparagus harvesting robot, the AVL Compact S9000, for agricultural growers.

AgTechHardwareRobotics

Co-investorsFFFBrightlands Venture PartnersFuture Food Fund

Baltic Innovation Fund 3eif.orgin𝕏

The European Investment Fund is a multilateral development bank with AAA credit ratings that provides capital and financing to foster economic impact through its strong balance sheet and governance.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareFintechImpact & Social GoodLuxembourg, EU

Co-investorsEIFAlpine Space VenturesCrowberry CapitalInvivo Capital PartnersKhanuM80 Partners+3 more

BB Leapbbleap.comin𝕏

BBLeap develops precision agriculture spraying technology that enables farmers to apply resources at plant level with exact dosage control, minimizing waste and improving crop protection.

AgTechCleantechClimate TechHardwareIoT

Peter Millenaar(Founder)inRieks Kampman(Founder)Martijn van Alphen(Founder)in

Co-investorsThe Yield Lab EuropeThe Yield Lab

BioConnectionbioconnection.euin

BioConnection is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in filling, finishing, and lyophilizing injectable biopharmaceutical products.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesOss, NL

Co-investorsGimv

BioGeneration Venturesbiogenerationventures.com

BioGeneration Ventures (BGV) is the early-stage arm of the Forbion-BGV platform of funds, investing in and supporting biotech and life sciences companies across their stages of development.

BiotechHealthtechNaarden, NL

Co-investorsKfW CapitalNovo HoldingsEuropean Investment FundKfW

BioVexin𝕏acquired by Amgen · Jan 2011 · $425M

Amgen is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and manufactures therapeutics targeting oncology, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, bone health, neuroscience, and other serious illnesses.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesThousand Oaks, US

George B. Rathmann(First CEO)

BoardWilliam K. Bowes

Co-investorsAsset Management CompanyCWRU Technology VenturesMayfield FundUS Venture PartnersYsios Capital

Boschbosch.nlin𝕏

Bosch is a diversified technology company that develops products and services across automotive, residential, and workplace applications.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTMobility & Transportation

Bradford Spacebradford-space.comin
Cantonicantonitx.nlin

Cantoni Therapeutics develops small molecule inhibitors targeting nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) for the treatment of metabolic and oncology diseases.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechLeiden, NL

Matthijs van Haren(Chief Scientific Officer and Founder)inNathaniel Martin(Founder and Chair SAB)in

Carbyoncarbyon.comin

Carbyon develops direct air capture technology to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and supply it as circular CO2.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEindhoven, NL

Hans De Neve(Founder)in

Co-investorsGlobal Cleantech CapitalInnovation IndustriesLowercarbon CapitalInvest-NLOmnes CapitalHighTechXL+3 more

Chaincargochaincargo.euin

CtrlChain (ChainCargo) is a transportation management company offering road freight services and a SaaS Transportation Management System (TMS) that automates carrier coordination, booking, and shipment tracking.

B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Citryllcitryll.comin

Citryll is a clinical-stage biotech developing CIT-013, an antibody therapy that targets extracellular traps by selectively binding citrullinated histones to both inhibit new trap formation and clear existing ones.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesOss, NL

Renato Chirivi(Co-founder (former CSO))in

BoardPaul Peter Tak(Chair of the Board)

Co-investorsPureos BioventuresBioGeneration VenturesForbionJohnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDCSeventure PartnersCurie Capital+1 more

CoolSemcoolsemtechnologies.comin

CoolSem develops wafer-level thermal management technology for semiconductor and photonic devices, using its patented WaLTIS engineered substrate to replace the original device substrate and reduce thermal resistance and mechanical stress in chips such as GaN, GaAs, InP and SiC.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsEindhoven, NL

Robbert van der Waal(Founder)in

Co-investorsSHIFT Invest

Cristal Therapeuticscristaltherapeutics.comin𝕏

Cristal Therapeutics develops therapeutics in the life sciences sector.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthMedical DevicesUtrecht, NL

Dr. Cristianne Rijcken(Chief Scientific Officer and Founder)Dr. Joost Holthuis(Co-founder and former CEO)

Co-investorsBioGeneration VenturesChemelot VenturesThuja CapitalDroia Ventures

Crossfire Oncologycrossfire-oncology.comin

Crossfire Oncology develops kinase inhibitors, degraders, and degrader antibody conjugates targeting cancer and other cellular proliferation disorders using proprietary EPriL chemistry.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Cytosmartcytosmart.cominacquired by Axion BioSystems

Axion BioSystems provides hardware and software for live-cell analysis used in drug discovery and disease research, serving pharmaceutical companies and research institutions.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical Devices

Co-investorsHolland Capital

Cytura Therapeuticscyturatherapeutics.comin

Cytura Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company focused on drug discovery and development, with backing from academic research institutions and venture capital firms specializing in biotech and medtech investments.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesOss, NL

BoardHarrold van Barlingen(Managing Partner of Thuja Capital Management)Patrick Chaltin(Managing Director of the Centre for Drug Design and Discovery (CD3) of KU Leuven R&D)Tjeerd Barf(Independent Pharma Industry Expert)in

DENSdens.onein

DENS develops and produces the Hydrozine generator along with modular, scalable battery systems, including mobile, stationary, and integrated battery solutions for clean power generation.

CleantechEnergyHardware

Dimencodimenco.euin𝕏

Dimenco develops a platform combining spatial AI software and switchable-display hardware that enables immersive content experiences on standard consumer devices without requiring new hardware.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware

ECFGecfg.nlin

ECFG is a Netherlands-based investment advisory firm that provides guidance on investment selection, strategy development, and portfolio management, primarily serving individual investors and family offices.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechImpact & Social GoodSector AgnosticEindhoven, NL

Hans Bloemen(Founder)in

Co-investorsFORWARD.one

EFFECT Photonicseffectphotonics.comin𝕏

EFFECT Photonics designs integrated tunable laser assemblies (pico and nano ITLAs) built on a monolithic indium phosphide photonic integration platform for coherent optical transceivers used in telecom, metro, access, DCI and AI networks.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsEindhoven, NL

Co-investorsInnovation IndustriesMatterwave VenturesPhotonVentures

Enablenowenablenow.nlin

EnableNow provides Open Banking software built on PSD2 that retrieves and analyzes bank transaction data in real time, automatically categorizing transactions to reveal net disposable income, recurring costs, spending patterns and repayment capacity.

Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS

Endeitendeit.com

General Intuition develops foundation models capable of perceiving, predicting, and acting in the physical world, trained on large-scale gameplay data to power autonomous driving, robotics, and real-world AI applications.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechFintechInsurTechRoboticsSaaS

Pim de Witte

Co-investorsEndeit CapitalGeneral CatalystKhosla VenturesKfW CapitalPeakCapnamic+2 more

Energieopslag Spinderenergieopslagspinder.nlin

Energieopslag Spinder is a community energy-storage project that operates a battery on the site of the Spinderwind wind farm and upcoming solar park in Tilburg, storing locally generated wind and solar energy for more efficient use.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyTilburg, NL

ENPICOMenpicom.comin𝕏

ENPICOM provides a software platform for biologics discovery that orchestrates analysis workflows, handles immune-repertoire and antibody sequence analysis, and integrates assay and sequencing data for drug development scientists and teams.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureDeep TechSaaS

Etulipaetulipa.com

Etulipa develops Electro Wetting Display technology, a type of reflective ePaper made for outdoor use that produces bright full-color images without light pollution and can operate fully off-grid.

CleantechDeep TechHardware

Doeke Oostra

eyeo imagingeyeo.techin

eyeo develops image sensors based on its proprietary NCOS (Nanophotonic Color Splitting) technology, which uses nano-photonic structures to split light and direct wavelengths to sensor pixels without the light loss of conventional color filters.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Ferlemferlem.comin

Ferlem offers Smile™, a housing concept for building sustainable, energy-efficient and affordable homes, aimed at housing corporations and property developers.

CleantechConstruction TechPropTech

Flindrflindrtx.comin𝕏

Flindr is a biotech company developing small molecule inhibitors for cancer treatment using its ImmunoGram Drug Discovery Engine to identify novel therapeutic targets in cancer and immune cells.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechGhent, BE

Maarten Ligtenberg(Founder / Chief Executive Officer)Prof. Daniel Peeper(Founder)Prof. Christian Blank(Founder)

Co-investorsV-Bio Ventures

FononTechfonontech.com

Fonontech develops advanced semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing technology using additive manufacturing techniques to create smaller, more efficient components with significantly reduced environmental impact and energy consumption.

CleantechHardwareSemiconductorsEindhoven, NL

Co-investorsIn-Q-TelSHIFT InvestInnovation IndustriesPrime Ventures

Forbion Capitalforbion.com

A venture capital firm investing in biotech companies across all stages of pharmaceutical development, and in sustainable solutions across food, agriculture, materials, and environmental technologies through its BioEconomy strategy.

AgTechBiotechCleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodAmsterdam, NL

Co-investorsKfW CapitalForbion

Fruitfunkfruitfunk.com

Fruitfunk produces candy products sold to consumers and B2B customers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

RobDaan

Gatesoftgatesoft.nlin

GateSoft is a software development company that builds custom applications using AI agents alongside human engineers, offering full-stack development, system architecture, and AI/LLM integration.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSGatesoft is described as a Dutch software company, but no specific city is stated on this page., NL

geen hongervitalfluid.nlin

VitalFluid develops on-site technology that produces Plasma Activated Water (PAW) from water, air, and electricity as a residue-free alternative to chemical fungicides for greenhouse, orchard, and open field growers.

AgTechCleantechHardware

Paul LeendersPolo van Ooij

gendergelijkheidcapitaltvc.comin

A venture capital firm providing investment and operational support to portfolio companies through a combination of internal expertise and an extended network of operating partners and scouts.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechFuture of WorkSector Agnostic

gendergelijkheidhenq.vc

henQ is a venture capital firm that invests in a small number of companies each year, providing support with hiring, fundraising, and goal setting.

Enterprise Software

Coen van Duiven(Founder)in

Co-investorsHENQ Invest

Getperagetpera.comin

Pera uses AI to analyze candidates' language use across 200 linguistic features and compares it against profiles of top performers to objectively identify the best candidate.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS's-Hertogenbosch, NL

Gilde Healthcaregildehealthcare.com

Gilde Healthcare is a transatlantic investment firm managing venture, growth, and private equity funds that back companies in healthcare and climate solutions, including medtech, digital health, therapeutics, and energy transition.

Healthtech

Co-investorsKfW CapitalVictrix

Glycostemglycostem.comin

Glycostem develops and manufactures Natural Killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapies for cancer treatment, with a lead product, oNKord (naked NK cells), and a second-generation CAR-engineered NK cell product in development.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

GreenFluxgreenflux.comin

GreenFlux develops a platform for electric vehicle charging operations management used by charge point operators and e-mobility service providers to manage networks, optimize revenue, and improve driver experiences.

CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationSaaSUnknown from page, NL

Co-investorsEneco VenturesSET Ventures

Gritdgritd.nlin

Dutch company that provides evidence-based training on startup development and designs and runs custom acceleration programs, generic, thematic, or sector-specific, often on behalf of development agencies and incubators.

EdTechFuture of Work

Gynzygynzy.com

Gynzy develops digital learning resources and an online whiteboard platform for teachers and students, offering lessons, activities, and classroom management tools to facilitate educational interactions.

EdTechSaaSAmsterdam, NL

Haermonicshaermonics.com

Haermonics is a clinical-stage medtech company that developed the Haermonics Pure System, a continuous postoperative pericardial flush therapy designed to keep chest tubes clear and prevent bleeding-related complications after open-heart cardiac surgery.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesEindhoven, NL

David R. Koolbergen(Inventor of the therapy; Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgeon)in

Co-investorsNLC

Healthy Fridgehealthyfridge.nl

Healthy Fridge operates smart refrigerated units that dispense fresh, healthy meals and food products at various locations including offices, hospitals, and schools.

ConsumerFoodTechHardwareRetail Tech

René Bink(Co-founder & Accountmanager)Richard Vollebregt(Co-founder & Allround IT, Finance, HR)

HighTechXLhightechxl.com

HighTechXL is an organization that supports deep-tech venture creation by sourcing and evaluating emerging technologies from research institutions and tech companies, then matching them with co-founders to establish new ventures.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSector AgnosticNetherlands, NL

John Bell(CEO)Earl Goetheer(CTO at HighTechXL)Patricia de Kort(CFO HighTechXL | Fund Manager PreSeedXL)

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Agri Food HealthAny IdAutoscriberbetaalbare en duurzame energieDeityEquflowgoede gezondheid en welzijnHelioxInnecsKind TechnologiesKnsNewtriciousongelijkheid verminderenParcerRoute42Shimano Europe Holding BVThuja CapitalTrailersyncVolgroenVree

Exits · 3

3 acquisitions · showing 2

BioVexacq. by AmgenCytosmartacq. by Axion BioSystems

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has BOM made?
BOM has 170 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does BOM invest at?
BOM invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What is BOM's typical check size?
BOM typically writes checks of $540K – $5.4M.
What sectors does BOM focus on?
BOM focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Healthtech.
Where is BOM located?
BOM is headquartered in Tilburg, NL.
Does BOM lead rounds?
BOM typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does BOM co-invest with?
BOM most often shares deals with Innovation Industries, KfW Capital, Peak, among 70 tracked co-investors.

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