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.
Team · 25 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 33 of 50 portfolio companiesHardware ×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 companiesFounding team size:solo founder×22 founders×7
Investments · 50 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12023 · 22022 · 12021 · 15 dated
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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 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
3D printing prescription lenses
Co-investorsGET FundMunich Venture PartnersSET Ventures
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
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
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
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
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
Neuromodulation therapy for migraine relief.
Co-investorsDolby Family VenturesInkef
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 Photonics is a foundry and development partner specializing in integrated photonics technology.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsEindhoven, NL
Co-investorsBOMKPN VenturesPhotonVentures
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
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
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
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 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
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 LeendersinPolo van Ooijin
Co-investorsFFFFuture Food FundInvest-NL
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AitoAito TouchAlquionArkitechAxignBattolysersystemsESGeyeoOneraOrbemPharrowtechPhoton BridgeUndagridViCentra
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Arion · sports.yahoo.com · Sep 8, 2026
Vitalfluid · eu-startups.com · Aug 27, 2026

Axelera AI · dispatcheseurope.com · Aug 18, 2026
Tempress · finsmes.com · Jul 21, 2026
CarbonX · greentownlabs.com · Jul 9, 2026
Aphea · agfundernews.com · Jun 11, 2026
EFFECT Photonics · effectphotonics.com · May 26, 2026
Groove Quantum · quantumzeitgeist.com · May 8, 2026
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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