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Innovation Industries

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Amsterdam · Seed–Late Stage · 25 people tracked

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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.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
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$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 ×21Deep Tech ×13Semiconductors ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7Cleantech ×7Advanced Manufacturing ×5Biotech ×5Healthtech ×5

HQs:Netherlands×22Germany×3Belgium×1United States×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 9 portfolio companies
22%
solo founders
2 of 9 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×22 founders×7

Investments · 50 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12023 · 22022 · 12021 · 15 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 LearningHardwareSemiconductorsEindhoven, NL

Fabrizio Del Maffeo(Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder)inEvangelos Eleftheriou(Chief Technology Officer, Co-Founder)in

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)in

Co-investorsGlobal Cleantech CapitalLowercarbon CapitalInvest-NLOmnes CapitalBOMHighTechXL+3 more

Hellokaleidohellokaleido.comin✓ verified

ViCentra develops Kaleido, a compact and user-friendly insulin pump system for people with Type 1 diabetes.

Digital HealthHardwareMedical DevicesUtrecht, DE

Tim Oakes(CTO and Co-founder)

Co-investorsEQT Life SciencesInkef

IamFluidicsiamfluidics.cominOct 2022✓ verified

Fluidics designs and manufactures customized microparticles and capsules for businesses requiring specialized formulations, leveraging in-house capabilities for active protection, controlled release, and formulation enhancement.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsTwente, NL

Dr. Claas Willem Visser(Co-founder)Dr. Tom Kamperman(Co-founder)

Co-investorsOost NL

LionVoltlionvolt.cominNov 2021✓ 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)in

Co-investorsInvest-NL

Mantispectramantispectra.comin✓ verified

Mantispectra develops ChipSense, a compact hyperspectral sensor for non-destructive material analysis across the 500–1700 nm spectrum.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsEindhoven, NL

Maurangelo Petruzzella(Founder)in

Co-investorsPhotonVentures

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)inJonas Aper(Co-founder & Director of Breeding)in

Co-investorsAgri Investment FundKorysV-Bio VenturesEstari GroupVIBPMV+1 more

Sandgrainsandgrain.comin✓ verified

SandGrain develops CyberRock, a post-quantum-resilient authentication platform designed for aerospace and defense applications in Europe and NATO member states.

CybersecurityDefense TechHardwareIoTQuantum Computing

Jeroen Doumen(Founder & Security Architect)inJoeri Voets(CEO)in

Co-investorsDeepTechXLInvest-NLBOM

Apheaaphea.bioJul 2023

Aphea.Bio develops bioinsecticides targeting sap-sucking insects that damage crops, in partnership with Bayer to accelerate their development.

AgTechBiotech

Isabel Vercauterenin

Co-investorsAstanor VenturesEuropean Circular Bioeconomy FundPMVV-Bio VenturesAIFBill & Melinda Gates Foundation+1 more

Arionarion.runin𝕏

ARION develops biomechanical footwear and movement analysis technology that decodes human motion patterns to optimize shoe design and performance.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareHealthtechSports TechEindhoven, NL

Co-investorsBEV

Ato Gearato-gear.comin𝕏

ARION develops footwear and movement analysis technology by decoding biomechanical data to innovate shoe design and performance.

HardwareSports TechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsBOM

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-investorseCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERSM VenturesHTGF

CarbonXcarbonx.nl𝕏

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

CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsDelft, NL

Rutger Van Raalten(Founder)in

Co-investorsBorski FundENGIE New VenturesRedstone

Cassini Technologiescassini-technologies.comin

Cassini Technologies develops digital cataract and refractive surgery solutions using corneal measurement technology and registration algorithms for surgical guidance.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Richard Spijkers(Chief Executive Officer)inGlen Rozich(Chief Commercial Officer)inMasmei Ginting(Vice President of Research & Development)

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 develops intelligent, connected solutions combining energy-harvesting and wireless sensor technologies for logistics, aviation, healthcare, and smart buildings.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingIoTLogistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsSHIFT Invest

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 InvestPrime Ventures

Groove Quantumgroovequantum.com

GROOVE quantum develops spin-qubit systems and integrated quantum processors, focusing on germanium-based quantum computing technology.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductors

Anne-Marije Zwerver(CEO & Co-founder)inNico Hendrickx(CTO & Co-founder)in

Co-investors55 NorthVerve Ventures

Luxexcelluxexcel.com

3D printing prescription lenses

Co-investorsGET FundMunich Venture PartnersSET Ventures

Microsuremicrosure.nlin

Microsure develops a microsurgical robot that enables surgeons to perform operations on sub-millimeter anatomical structures with enhanced precision and comfort.

Deep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsNetherlands, NL

Co-investorskineo finance

Morphotonicsmorphotonics.comin

Morphotonics develops nanoimprint lithography technology for consumer electronics, using nanotextured surfaces inspired by butterfly wing structures.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareEindhoven, NL

Jan Matthijs ter Meulen(CTO, Co-founder)inBram Titulaer(CDO, Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsBOMInvest-NL

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 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

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

Salvia Bioelectronicssalviabioelectronics.com

Neuromodulation therapy for migraine relief.

Co-investorsDolby Family VenturesInkef

Sandgrainsandgrain.euin

SandGrain embeds immutable hardware-rooted tokens into connected devices to guarantee authenticity and sovereignty throughout their lifecycle using certificate-free, post-quantum cryptography.

CybersecurityHardwareIoT

Jeroen Doumen(Founder & Security Architect)inJoeri Voets(CEO)in

Co-investorsDeepTechXLBOMInvest-NL

SMART Photonicssmartphotonics.nlin𝕏Jul 2023

SMART Photonics is a foundry and development partner specializing in integrated photonics technology.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsEindhoven, NL

Co-investorsBOMKPN VenturesPhotonVentures

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 non-GMO hybrid breeding technology for potatoes, enabling faster variety development with enhanced disease resistance and climate adaptability.

AgTechBiotechFoodTechThe Netherlands, NL

Peter Poortinga(CEO)Hein Kruyt(CFO)inJoost van Regteren(CCO)inReinout Pennings(Director Operations)inEdwin van der Vossen(Director R&D)inMark Hoogendoorn(Director Sales)in

Co-investorsEuropean Investment BankFORTISSIMO CAPITAL

SparkNanospark-nano.comin

SparkNano designs and commercializes spatial Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) tools for industrial-scale nanofabrication, enabling manufacturers to deposit ultra-thin functional layers while improving performance and reducing costs for fuel cells, batteries, and solar cells.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsEindhoven, NL

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

Pieter de Grootin

Co-investorsJolt Capital

The Akkermansia Companytheakkermansiacompany.com

The Akkermansia Company produces a consumer dietary supplement containing proprietary Akkermansia MucT™ bacteria formulated to support weight management, glucose metabolism, gut health, and immune function.

BiotechDirect to ConsumerHealthtechLongevityWellness & Fitness

Muriel DerrienWillem M. de Vos(Chair of Microbiology, Wageningen University)

Co-investorsVIVES Partners

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 LeendersinPolo van Ooijin

Co-investorsFFFFuture Food FundInvest-NL

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AitoAito TouchAlquionArkitechAxignBattolysersystemsESGeyeoOneraOrbemPharrowtechPhoton BridgeUndagridViCentra

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Innovation Industries made?
Innovation Industries has 50 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 31 tracked co-investors.

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