Eindhoven · Pre-Seed–Seed · 31 people tracked
Investment thesis
HighTechXL runs a one-year Deep Tech Venture Builder Program that scouts groundbreaking technologies at TRL3+ from major research institutes and corporations such as CERN, the European Space Agency, TNO, and Philips. It pairs these validated technologies with vetted entrepreneurs through a structured cofounder selection process, requiring a validated market opportunity as an entry point. Founders are supported throughout the program and connected to essential resources including investors, advisors, and customers. The firm also runs a €11M pre-seed fund (PreSeedXL) to back deep tech ventures from day one, positioning itself at the intersection of intellectual property, entrepreneurial talent, and the wider deep tech community.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 23, 2026.
Team · 31 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 6 of 7 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×3Hardware ×3Healthtech ×2AdTech ×1Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1
HQs:Netherlands×5United States×1
Investments · 7 tracked
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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-investorsBOM
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)
Co-investorsGlobal Cleantech CapitalInnovation IndustriesLowercarbon CapitalInvest-NLOmnes CapitalBOM+3 more
Molecular diagnostics company offering clinical PCR systems using automation and microfluidics; acquired by QIAGEN in September 2020.
BiotechHealthtechAlbuquerque, US
Thomas Duensing(Executive Officer)Dennis Hynson(Executive Officer)Janette Phi(Executive Officer)R. Terry Dunlay(Executive Officer, Director)Sundaresh Brahmasandra(Executive Officer)Jeffrey Williams(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investors1315 Capital1s1 EnergyABAN.VCAdBio partnersAdjuvoAgile Capital+118 more
Digital therapy via sensory stimulation and profiling for cognitive and mental wellness.
inPhocal develops laser marking systems for marking products, particularly in food and beverage manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareEindhoven, NL
Robert van Tankeren(CEO)
Co-investorsBOMCottonwood Technology FundDeepTechXL
VitalWear embeds optical fiber sensing technology in textiles to build non-invasive sensor surfaces and sensor clothing for medical monitoring.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCarbyon · newmarketpitch.com · Apr 23, 2026
CardioMEMS · finance.yahoo.com · Mar 3, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has HighTechXL made?
- HighTechXL has 7 tracked investments.
- What stage does HighTechXL invest at?
- HighTechXL invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does HighTechXL focus on?
- HighTechXL focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Energy, Hardware, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, IoT, Medical Devices, New Materials, Robotics, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Where is HighTechXL located?
- HighTechXL is headquartered in Eindhoven, NL.
- Does HighTechXL lead rounds?
- HighTechXL typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does HighTechXL co-invest with?
- HighTechXL most often shares deals with BOM, Cottonwood Technology Fund, Global Cleantech Capital, among 9 tracked co-investors.
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