Fundraising FoxEindhoven · Pre-Seed · 31 people tracked
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Investment thesis
HighTechXL operates as a deep-tech venture builder, starting by scouting breakthrough technologies at TRL3+ from institutions such as CERN, the European Space Agency, TNO and Philips. It pairs these technologies with vetted entrepreneurial talent through a structured cofounder selection process and a validated market opportunity, which serves as the entry point to its proprietary one-year DeepTech Venture Builder Program. The program supports founders by connecting them with investors, advisors and customers, drawing on a global ecosystem of startup centers, tech experts and business leaders. The firm believes advanced technology combined with entrepreneurship is essential to solving grand societal challenges.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 5, 2026.
Team · 31 people
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What they invest in
from 7 of 13 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×4Hardware ×4Cleantech ×2Climate Tech ×2AdTech ×1Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1Defense Tech ×1
HQs:Netherlands×5
Investments · 13 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)in
Co-investorsGlobal Cleantech CapitalInnovation IndustriesLowercarbon CapitalInvest-NLOmnes CapitalBOM+2 more
inPhocal develops laser marking systems for marking products, particularly in food and beverage manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareEindhoven, NL
Robert van Tankeren(CEO)in
Co-investorsBOMCottonwood Technology FundDeepTechXL
LubaLabs builds microscopy platforms that measure the mechanical properties of living cells and tissues in 3D at high speed and without labels, aimed at disease modeling and drug discovery applications.
BiotechDeep TechHardware
MarisCarbon develops a patented, retrofit-ready system that abates methane slip directly from ship exhaust, working across engine types, along with a monitoring, reporting, and verification solution.
CleantechClimate TechMobility & Transportation
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Grape SystemsInnerNexacorPerovixVialignZermicor
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has HighTechXL made?
- HighTechXL has 13 tracked investments.
- What stage does HighTechXL invest at?
- HighTechXL invests at the Pre-Seed stage.
- What sectors does HighTechXL focus on?
- HighTechXL focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Energy, Hardware, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, IoT, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, 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 8 tracked co-investors.
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