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Innovation Industries

Venture capitaloperating company · company profile

Amsterdam · Seed–Late Stage · 25 people tracked

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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.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
Check
$2.2M – $54M
HQ
Amsterdam, NL
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$1.1B
Tracked investments
50

Team · 25 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Lucas Wieringh· Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer at Innovation Industries.

What they invest in

from 33 of 50 portfolio companies

Hardware ×19Deep Tech ×11Semiconductors ×8Cleantech ×7AI & Machine Learning ×5Medical Devices ×5AgTech ×4IoT ×4

HQs:Netherlands×16Germany×3Belgium×1

Investments · 50 tracked

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By year:2026 · 12023 · 12 dated

Axelera AIaxelera.aiin𝕏Feb 2026✓ verified

Axelera 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 MaffeoinEvangelos Eleftheriou(Founder)

Co-investorsSamsung Catalyst FundVerve VenturesBlackRockEuropean Innovation Council FundInvest-NLCDP Venture Capital+1 more

Carbyoncarbyon.comin✓ verified

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 CapitalLowercarbon CapitalInvest-NLOmnes CapitalBOMHighTechXL+3 more

LionVoltlionvolt.comin✓ verified

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)

Protealisprotealis.comin✓ verified

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)

Co-investorsAgri Investment FundKorysV-Bio VenturesEstari GroupVIBPMV

Aito
Aito Touchaito-touch.com

Co-investorsFORWARD.one

Alquion

Integrated battery electrolyser systems.

Apheaaphea.bio

Aphea.Bio develops biological crop protection products and biostimulants, including bioinsecticides targeting crop pests.

AgTechBiotech

Co-investorsAstanor VenturesEuropean Circular Bioeconomy FundPMVV-Bio Ventures

Arionarion.runin𝕏

ARION develops a smart wearable insole and a data platform that captures and analyzes human movement, providing performance data and insights for sports applications.

AI & Machine LearningSports Tech

Arkitech

Predictive climate control for lower-emission sailing.

Ato Gearato-gear.comin𝕏

ATO-GEAR develops ARION, a smart wearable insole and connected ecosystem that uses proprietary algorithms and an AI engine to capture data and insights on human movement for sports and running applications.

HardwareSports TechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsBOM

Axign

Co-investorsFORWARD.one

Battolysersystemsbattolysersystems.com
beeOLEDbeeoled.comin

beeOLED develops blue OLED emitters based on rare-earth (lanthanide) metal complexes, such as cerium or europium, stabilized with organic ligands and made vacuum-vaporizable for OLED display manufacturing.

Deep TechHardwareNew Materials

Dr. Carsten RotheDr. Volodymyr Senkovskyy

Co-investorsM Ventures

CarbonXcarbonx.nl𝕏

CarbonX manufactures a battery anode material, made using a patented emulsion feedstock technology, intended to replace graphite in batteries.

CleantechEnergyNew Materials

Cassini Technologiescassini-technologies.comin

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

EFFECT Photonicseffectphotonics.comin𝕏

EFFECT Photonics designs integrated tunable laser assemblies (pico and nano ITLAs) built on a monolithic indium phosphide photonic integration platform for coherent optical transceivers used in telecom, metro, access, DCI and AI networks.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsEindhoven, NL

Co-investorsBOMMatterwave VenturesPhotonVentures

Enoceanenocean.comin

EnOcean develops energy-harvesting wireless technology that converts ambient energy into power, enabling battery-free devices and sensors for smart building automation.

CleantechEnergyHardwareIoTOberhaching, DE

Co-investorsEmerald Technology Ventures AgEnjoyventure ManagementSET Ventures

Exit Digitizing assets MIFundagrid.comin

Undagrid provides AI software and an IoT network (Undagrid UNO) that turns IoT devices, Bluetooth Low Energy tags, and sensors into real-time asset tracking and monitoring tools for logistics operations.

AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsSHIFT Invest

eyeo

Color-splitting photonics for ultra-compact, high-performance imaging.

Co-investorsQbic Fund

FononTechfonontech.com

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

Co-investorsBOMIn-Q-TelSHIFT Invest

Groove Quantumgroovequantum.com

Groove Quantum develops quantum computing chips based on germanium spin qubits, using existing semiconductor manufacturing processes to address the scalability challenge of building large qubit systems.

Deep TechQuantum ComputingSemiconductors

Co-investors55 NorthVerve Ventures

Hellokaleidohellokaleido.comin

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

Co-investorsInkef

IamFluidicsiamfluidics.comin

Fluidics manufactures microparticles for biotherapeutics formulation, including controlled-release injectables, cell therapies, and oral/topical bioactive delivery.

BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

Luxexcelluxexcel.com

3D printing prescription lenses

Co-investorsGET FundMunich Venture PartnersSET Ventures

Mantispectramantispectra.comin

MantiSpectra develops ChipSense, a miniaturized hyperspectral sensor chip and development platform for material analysis and health insights.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Co-investorsPhotonVentures

Microsuremicrosure.nlin

Microsure develops MUSA-3, a microsurgical robot that assists surgeons in performing complex microsurgery on small anatomical structures by scaling joystick movements, filtering tremor, and enabling use of standard microsurgical instruments.

HealthtechMedical DevicesRobotics

Co-investorskineo finance

Morphotonicsmorphotonics.comin

Morphotonics develops large-area nanoimprint lithography technology, combining hardware, processes, and proprietary materials to replicate sub-100 nm features across square-meter surfaces at high volume.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware

Co-investorsBOM

Nearfield Instrumentsnearfieldinstruments.comin

Nearfield Instruments (NFI) develops automated high-throughput atomic force microscopy systems for atom-scale 3D metrology used in process control.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Co-investorsWalden Catalyst

Nvpnvp.nlin𝕏

The NVP (Nederlandse Vereniging van Participatiemaatschappijen) is a Dutch industry association for private equity and venture capital firms.

Sector Agnostic

Onera
Onera Healthonerahealth.comin

Onera Health provides clinical-grade remote diagnostics and monitoring solutions for healthcare professionals, with an initial focus on sleep health.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesEindhoven, NL

Co-investors15th RockEQT Life SciencesLSP (Life Sciences Partners)imec.xpand

Orbem

AI-powered, non-invasive MRI inspection brought to industrial scale.

Pharrowtechpharrowtech.com
Phixphix.comin𝕏

PHIX is a European packaging foundry providing integrated photonics (PIC) packaging and contract manufacturing services, including hybrid integration, optical fiber assembly, and RF/electrical connectivity for all major PIC material platforms.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware

Co-investorsPhotonVentures

Photon Bridge

Wafer-scale integrated lasers for next-generation datacenter interconnects.

Salvia Bioelectronicssalviabioelectronics.com

Neuromodulation therapy for migraine relief.

Co-investorsDolby Family VenturesInkef

Sandgrainsandgrain.comin

SandGrain builds CyberRock, a hardware-rooted IoT security platform combining an immutable token, certificate-free architecture, post-quantum-resilient encryption, and cloud-based device management.

CybersecurityHardwareIoT

Co-investorsBOMDeepTechXLInvest-NL

Sandgrainsandgrain.euin

SandGrain builds CyberRock, an IoT security platform based on an immutable hardware token, certificate-free architecture, and cloud infrastructure that provides post-quantum-resilient authentication and device lifecycle management.

CybersecurityHardwareIoT

Co-investorsDeepTechXL

SMART Photonicssmartphotonics.nlin𝕏Jul 2023

SMART Photonics is a foundry for photonic integrated circuits (PICs), manufacturing light-based microchips used in data and telecommunications, sensing applications such as Lidar, and medical diagnostics.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Co-investorsKPN VenturesPhotonVenturesBOM

Smart Roboticssmart-robotics.nlin𝕏

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

Solyntasolynta.comin

Solynta develops hybrid potato breeding technology to create new potato varieties with improved nutritional value.

AgTechFoodTech

SparkNanospark-nano.comin

SparkNano develops spatial atomic layer deposition (ALD) equipment for depositing thin nano-coatings at high speed and precursor efficiency.

CleantechHardwareNew Materials

Co-investorsAir Liquide Venture Capital (ALIAD)BOM

Tempresstempress.nlin

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

Co-investorsJolt Capital

The Akkermansia Companytheakkermansiacompany.com

The Akkermansia Company develops postbiotic supplements built around a pasteurized form of the gut bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila (Akkermansia MucT), sold direct to consumers to support gut barrier integrity, weight management, and overall wellness.

Direct to ConsumerLongevityWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsVIVES Partners

Undagrid

IoT platform unlocking assets' business potential.

ViCentra

Kaleido, a lightweight modular precision-dosing insulin pump.

Visionairovisionairo.com

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

Vitalfluidvitalfluid.comin

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

Co-investorsFFFFuture Food Fund

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Innovation Industries made?
Innovation Industries has 36 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
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.
Who does Innovation Industries co-invest with?
Innovation Industries most often shares deals with BOM, PMV, SET Ventures, among 30 tracked co-investors.

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