Inkef
Venture capitalAmsterdam · Seed–Growth · 20 people tracked
Also known as INKEF Capital
Investment thesis
Inkef positions itself as an early-stage, hands-on investor that partners closely with companies to help build them into businesses with global reach. The firm emphasizes creating true value and sustainable returns through a long-term strategic vision rather than short-term gains.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 20 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 19 of 42 portfolio companiesMedical Devices ×10Biotech ×8Healthtech ×6Deep Tech ×5AI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×3SaaS ×3Cybersecurity ×2
HQs:Netherlands×5United States×3Germany×1Denmark×1
Investments · 42 tracked
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GitLab is an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps that enables teams and AI agents to collaborate on the full software development lifecycle, from planning through deployment, with integrated security and compliance capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Sid Sijbrandij(Founder/CEO)inDmytro Zaporozhets(Founder/CTO)inPaul Machle(Executive Officer)Dmitriy Zaporozhets(Cofounder)
BoardBruce Armstrong(Director)
iOnctura is a clinical-stage drug development company developing precision oral small-molecule therapies targeting the tumor-stroma-immune interface, with a pipeline including roginolisib and cambritaxestat in cancers such as uveal melanoma and pancreatic cancer.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Catherine Pickering(Co-Founder & CEO)Lars van der Veen(Co-Founder & CSO)Michael Lahn(CMO)Elizabeth Holt(CBO)Steven Sciuto(CFO)Michelle Tsai(COO)
Aidence, founded in 2015 in Amsterdam, was a radiology AI company that built clinical applications to help radiologists and physicians interpret medical images, focused on pulmonary nodule management and lung cancer screening.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesAmsterdam, NL
Ambagon develops small molecule stabilizers of 14-3-3 protein complexes to modulate disease-related protein interactions, targeting therapeutic areas including cancer, metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative and infectious diseases.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesEindhoven, US
Christian Ottmann(Executive Officer)Josh Seidenfeld(Executive Officer)Michelle Arkin(Director)Nancy Pryer(Executive Officer)Margarita Chavez(Director)Bryan Miller(Executive Officer)
Audion Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing drug therapeutics for hearing loss, including an intratympanically administered gamma-secretase/Notch inhibitor (LY3056480) for acquired sensorineural hearing loss.
BiotechMedical Devices
ChannelEngine offers a platform that connects a company's existing retail systems (ERP, PIM, WMS, or ecommerce platform) to over 1,300 sales channels, managing listings, orders, inventory, and pricing from one place.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Corporis Medical is a medical device company that develops and commercializes surgical technologies, managing the full device lifecycle from prototyping and preclinical evaluation to clinical validation and commercial launch.
HealthtechMedical Devices
EclecticIQ builds a threat intelligence platform powered by AI to help organizations address cybersecurity challenges.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareAmsterdam, NL
Cody Barrow(Chief Executive Officer)
Kaleido makes a small, reusable insulin patch pump that pairs with Diabeloop's DBLG2 self-learning algorithm and the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor to provide hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery controlled via smartphone.
Digital HealthHardwareMedical Devices
NMD Pharma is a clinical-stage biotech company developing first-in-class small-molecule therapies that selectively target skeletal muscle to treat rare neuromuscular diseases and age-related conditions.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesAarhus, DK
ONWARD Medical develops the ARCEX System, a non-invasive transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation device for people with chronic cervical spinal cord injury to improve hand sensation and strength.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Polarsteps is a mobile travel app that lets users plan trips, automatically track their route, add photos and stories, and share journeys with friends and family.
ConsumerSocialTravel & Hospitality
Provable Labs offers trading and trade management software for the securities lending market, including an order matching marketplace (Aurora Marketplace) and post-trade lifecycle automation (Aurora Trade Manager).
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
QurAlis develops precision therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and related neurodegenerative diseases by targeting specific disease-causing genetic drivers and molecular mechanisms.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesCambridge, US
Kevin Eggan(Co-founder)Roet(Co-founder)Woolf(Co-founder)Kasper Roet(Director, Executive Officer, Promoter)Shafique Virani(Executive Officer)Jason Brown(Mr. Brown is the Chief Financial Officer of the Issuer.)
Shapeways provides digital manufacturing services including 3D printing, injection molding, and CNC machining for hardware teams building robotics, drones, medtech, electronics, and defense products.
Advanced ManufacturingE-commerceHardwareEindhoven, NL
Marleen Vogelaar(CEO)inPeter Weijmarshausen(Founder)Robert Schouwenburg(CTO)inMartin Meyer(Executive Officer)Benjamin Holmes(Director)Robert Jan Galema(Director)
TargED Biopharmaceuticals is a Netherlands-based biotechnology company developing first-in-class biological drugs that use small antibodies (VHH) to deliver enzymes to sites of thrombosis for targeted thrombolysis.
BiotechMedical Devices
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioGitLabNASDAQ: GTLB
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGitLab · kavout.com · Jul 17, 2026
Quralis · nasdaqprivatemarket.com · Apr 3, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Inkef invest at?
- Inkef invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Inkef focus on?
- Inkef focuses on Biotech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, New Materials, SaaS.
- Where is Inkef located?
- Inkef is headquartered in Amsterdam, NL.
- Does Inkef lead rounds?
- Inkef typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Co-investors · 17
Index Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders across the globe, investing in the people behind ideas from early through later stages.
BioGeneration Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage biotech companies in Europe, with a focus on healthcare innovations.
F-Prime Capital Partners is a venture capital firm whose team of scientists, engineers, physicians, operators, and investors supports companies in scaling and accelerating growth.
Sanofi Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Sanofi, investing in early-stage biotech and digital health companies focused on improving human health. It serves as Sanofi's entry point into the innovation ecosystem.
Andera Partners is an asset management firm specializing in private equity that partners with companies and their management to support sustainable growth. It has backed 377 companies over more than 20 years.
Ysios Capital is a life sciences investor that finances innovative biotech companies worldwide, providing resources to develop novel therapies for indications with high unmet medical needs.
Roche Venture Fund is a corporate venture arm that invests in early-stage biotech and diagnostics companies across more than 10 countries, with a portfolio exceeding 30 portfolio companies. The fund is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.
Bioqube Ventures is a global life sciences investment firm with offices in Belgium and the United States, focused on turning scientific discoveries into transformative medicines.
New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.
Norwest is a venture and growth equity investment firm that has backed over 700 companies across sectors including AI, retail, and healthcare, working alongside entrepreneurs from early to late-stage growth.
Headline is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage consumer internet and mobile companies across global markets.
Two Sigma Ventures has rebranded and is now known as Deviation Capital; the page directs visitors to the new website.
▶5 more co-investors
ForbionEight Roads VenturesPivotal Life SciencesNovartis Venture FundRiver Venture Partners
Firms observed investing alongside Inkef, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Inkef's recorded portfolio.
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