BOM
Government fundTilburg · Pre-Seed–Growth · 21 people tracked
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.
Team · 21 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 12 of 164 portfolio companiesHardware ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×4Deep Tech ×4Cleantech ×3Energy ×2Healthtech ×2Medical Devices ×2Robotics ×2
HQs:Netherlands×8United States×1
Investments · 164 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathmijnZonneveld installs and maintains solar power systems, batteries, EV charging solutions, and energy management systems for businesses, including agricultural operations.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
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
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
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelInkomende Missie BOM
Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij
The Scale-Up Plant of Europe - Porta Sud
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Datacollectie en onkruidrobots
Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij
Plantbased event aftermovie
Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij
Het uur van Jeroen Van Glabbeek
Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij
Documentaire; 'Bloed kruipt waar het niet gaan kan' - Acerta: een farmaceutisch avontuur
Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij
Co-investors · 1
Prime Ventures is a European venture capital firm that backs technology companies, supporting founders in scaling their businesses.
Firms observed investing alongside BOM, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with BOM's recorded portfolio.
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