Innovation Industries
Venture capitalAmsterdam · Seed–Late Stage · 25 people tracked
Investment thesis
Innovation Industries invests in deep tech companies whose ground-breaking technologies offer a sustainable competitive advantage and the potential to address fundamental challenges of our time. The firm leverages its team's technology and industry expertise to identify and scale the most promising opportunities. Beyond capital, it offers hands-on support to help companies realize their full potential and maximize positive environmental, social, and economic impact.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 25 people
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What they invest in
from 23 of 54 portfolio companiesHardware ×13Deep Tech ×6Medical Devices ×5Semiconductors ×5AgTech ×4AI & Machine Learning ×4Cleantech ×4Biotech ×3
HQs:Netherlands×13Germany×2Belgium×1
Investments · 54 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAxelera AI develops hardware and software platforms for artificial intelligence inference at the edge, including specialized processors and accelerators for edge computing, computer vision, natural language processing, and automotive applications.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors
Fabrizio Del MaffeoEvangelos Eleftheriou
LionVolt manufactures lithium-metal battery cells built on a proprietary 3D anode architecture that offers higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion, with the platform also designed for sodium-ion and solid-state chemistries.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareEindhoven, NL
Kevin Brundish(CEO)
Protealis breeds legume crops such as soybeans and yellow peas and develops proprietary seed coatings with nitrogen-fixing bacteria adapted to the European climate.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechGent, BE
Benjamin Laga(Co-founder & CEO)Jonas Aper(Co-founder & Director of Breeding)
Integrated battery electrolyser systems.
Aphea.Bio develops biological crop protection products and biostimulants, including bioinsecticides targeting crop pests.
AgTechBiotech
Predictive climate control for lower-emission sailing.
Insoles for personal running profile.
Digital data platform for cataract surgery.
Cassini Technologies develops corneal diagnostic devices for ophthalmic surgeons, including the Cassini Ambient and Cassini Connect O.R. suite used for preoperative diagnostics, surgical planning, and guidance.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Nanophotonic color-splitting technology pushing beyond the limits of conventional image sensors.
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
Scaling quantum computing with semiconductor spin qubits for industrial deployment.
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
Fluidics manufactures microparticles for biotherapeutics formulation, including controlled-release injectables, cell therapies, and oral/topical bioactive delivery.
BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
MantiSpectra develops ChipSense, a miniaturized hyperspectral sensor chip and development platform for material analysis and health insights.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Nearfield Instruments (NFI) develops automated high-throughput atomic force microscopy systems for atom-scale 3D metrology used in process control.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Onera Health provides clinical-grade remote diagnostics and monitoring solutions for healthcare professionals, with an initial focus on sleep health.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesEindhoven, NL
AI-powered, non-invasive MRI inspection brought to industrial scale.
Wafer-scale integrated lasers for next-generation datacenter interconnects.
Neuromodulation therapy for migraine relief.
Smart Robotics builds AI-powered robotic systems for warehouse automation, including palletizing and item picking/placing for inbound and outbound logistics flows.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Tempress develops and produces diffusion and deposition furnace systems and related processes used to manufacture advanced materials and devices for the semiconductor, power, MEMS, photonics, solar, life sciences, and coating markets.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductorsVaassen, NL
Gut microbiome / food & agri-tech company.
IoT platform unlocking assets' business potential.
Kaleido, a lightweight modular precision-dosing insulin pump.
Visionairo builds physical vision AI for safety automation, providing computer-vision monitoring used by enterprises and government agencies for operational efficiency and compliance.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechMobility & Transportation
VitalFluid develops machines that produce Plasma Activated Water (PAW) on-site from water, air, and electricity, offering growers a residue-free alternative to chemical fungicides.
AgTechCleantechHardware
Paul LeendersPolo van Ooij
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Innovation Industries invest at?
- Innovation Industries invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Innovation Industries's typical check size?
- Innovation Industries typically writes checks of $2.2M – $54M.
- What sectors does Innovation Industries focus on?
- Innovation Industries focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, EdTech, Energy, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, Medical Devices, New Materials, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors.
- Where is Innovation Industries located?
- Innovation Industries is headquartered in Amsterdam, NL.
- Does Innovation Industries lead rounds?
- Innovation Industries typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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