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NV NOM

Government fund

Groningen · Seed–Growth · 27 people tracked

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Investment thesis

NOM is the regional investment and development agency for the North Netherlands, supporting entrepreneurs through three core services: investing (financing to help companies grow faster), innovating (turning ideas into opportunities), and internationalizing (helping companies establish abroad and grow internationally). It focuses on strengthening the regional economy across specific sectors and works with startups, SMEs, and innovative clusters. NOM manages several funds and runs programs such as Angel Club North and a Facilitator program, and it offers instruments including loans and equity. Its stated expertise lies in Agri & Food, Energy, Green Chemistry, high-tech systems and materials, IT, Life Sciences & Health, Maritime, and water technology.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Groningen, NL
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Founded
1973
AUM
$2.5B
Tracked investments
102

Team · 27 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 82 of 102 portfolio companies

Cleantech ×30Hardware ×27New Materials ×16Climate Tech ×14Advanced Manufacturing ×13Circular Economy ×12Energy ×11Enterprise Software ×11

HQs:Netherlands×66Germany×2United States×2European Union×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 20 portfolio companies
85%
solo founders
17 of 20 mapped founding teams
19%
repeat founders
of 16 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×172 founders×23 founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 16 founders with education data

Hanze ×4University of Groningen ×4Harvard Business School ×2Wageningen University & Research ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 14 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×6Engineering ×3Physics ×3Economics ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 16 founders with career history

FFF ×2Future Food Fund ×2Tim B.V. ×2VIEMR ×2yellowBird ×2

Investments · 102 tracked

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Albatrozzalbatrozz.eu

Harry Casino is an online gambling platform offering casino games, live games, and sports betting to players in the Netherlands, operating under a Curaçao license.

ConsumerGaming

Aqua Color Sensorsaquacolorsensors.nl𝕏

Aqua Color Sensors designs and manufactures robust water-quality sensors and provides an integrated hardware and software solution for monitoring and controlling water treatment processes, with local or cloud-based data storage.

CleantechHardwareIoTLeeuwarden, NL

Arches Capitalarches.capital

Arches Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage B2B software companies, combining VC capital with an active network of 100+ angel investors who provide hands-on mentorship and industry expertise.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Frank AppeldoornDiederik Stolk(Partner)inLotte van Ditshuizen(Partner Fund I)in

Avantiumavantium.comin𝕏

Avantium develops bio-based materials and polymer technologies, including PEF and other renewable alternatives to conventional plastics, serving the packaging and materials industry.

BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsNetherlands, NL

Co-investorsNavitas CapitalAster CapitalCapricorn Venture PartnersPMVSignet Healthcare PartnersSofinnova Partners+2 more

Avoxtavoxt.com

Avoxt BV develops membrane-free electrolyser technology to produce green hydrogen cost-competitively for industrial chemical production.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareUnnamed, NL

Berk Partnersberkpartners.nlin

Royal Taste Company specializes in creating, roasting, packaging, and distributing custom coffee blends tailored to customer specifications.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechSector AgnosticAmsterdam, NL

BioBTXbiobtx.com

BioBTX develops technology to produce sustainable BTX (benzene, toluene, xylene) chemicals from waste streams including plastics and biowaste, serving the chemical industry's transition to circular sustainability.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsDelfzijl, NL

Ton Vries(CEO/CTO)inCor Kamminga(CEO)

Co-investorsInfinity Recycling

BioPrex Medicalbioprexmedical.comin

Bioprex Medical develops antibacterial coatings for medical devices to prevent infections by inhibiting biofilm formation on device surfaces.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew Materials

Pieter André de la Porte(Chief Executive Officer)inJurr van Ramshorst(Chief Operating Officer)inJan Swartjes(Head of Product Development)in

BMTECbmtec.nlin

BMTEC provides laser cutting, laser marking, and laser engraving of plastic semi-finished products for the manufacturing industry, processing over 150,000 parts weekly.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials

Boer & Chefboerenchef.nlin

Boeren Chef is a wholesale produce distributor offering fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, and prepared items for commercial food service customers.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply Chain

Bosma Transport en Opslag BVbosma-logistiek.nlin

Bosma Logistiek is a family-owned logistics company based in Heerenveen that provides transport, storage, handling, and value-added logistics (VAL) services.

Logistics & Supply ChainHeerenveen, NL

Build4Performancebuild4performance.comin𝕏

Build4Performance builds high-end racing simulator hardware for F1 and GT driving, featuring motion platforms with legs that move 150mm to simulate racing forces, a carbon-fiber seat, and a five-point harness.

GamingHardwareSports Tech

Carduso Capitalcardusocapital.com

Achmea Innovaction Fund is an investment fund that backs technological innovations in healthcare to address challenges in the Dutch healthcare system, targeting initiatives that improve societal health, safety, and future readiness.

Digital HealthHealthtechGroningen, NL

Catawikicatawiki.com

Ravi VorainMarco Jansen(Founder)Ravi Vora (CEO)(Founder)René Schoenmakers(Founder)

Co-investorsAccelColumbia Lake PartnersLead Edge CapitalNorthzonePeakProject A Ventures+1 more

Chaincraftchaincraft.comin

ChainCraft converts organic waste streams into medium-chain fatty acids, circular chemical alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-based chemicals.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Niels van Stralen(Founder & Chief Growth Officer)in

Co-investorsSHIFT InvestStartGreen Capital

Cobalt Water Globalcobaltwater-global.comin𝕏

Cobalt Water Global develops AI/ML-powered software platforms to help water utilities and industrial operators account for, reduce, and monitor greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment processes.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechBrooklyn, US

Jose Porro(Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsTechstarsBlu Venture Investors

Composite Machinerycompositemachinery.comin

Composite Machinery develops technology solutions for the composites industry, with a focus on building client relationships through reliable innovations and collaborative engineering.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsIJlst, NL

Cottonwood Technologycottonwood.vc

Infinitum manufactures air-core motors with built-in variable frequency drives for industrial applications, delivering significant energy efficiency and emissions reductions compared to traditional single-speed motors.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergy

Ben Schuler(Founder and CEO)

Co-investorsChevron Technology VenturesGalvanize Climate SolutionsNgpSun Mountain Capital

Data B. Mailservicedatab.nlin𝕏

Data B. processes data into physical mail and digital communications for organizations such as municipalities, housing corporations, and insurers, handling everything from single messages to large print runs.

Enterprise SoftwareGovTechMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentLeek, NL

Delphiniumdelphiniumcro.comin

Delphinium is a boutique clinical research organization (CRO) based in Groningen, Netherlands, that conducts early-phase clinical trials with a focus on healthy volunteers across therapeutic areas including cardiology, neurology, and metabolic diseases.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechGroningen, NL

Christine Voors-Pette(COO and Principal Investigator)in

Drenth Hollanddrenthholland.com

A metal and plastic weaving mill established in 1931 that manufactures belts, screens, and filters from materials including bronze, copper, stainless steel, and plastics for industrial customers worldwide.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsOude Pekela, NL

Pieter Piersma(Managing Director)

E-Trias Ingenieurse-trias.nlin

E-Trias offers Transitiemanager, software that helps municipalities, energy desks, housing corporations, executing companies and homeowner associations manage and coordinate the energy transition.

Ebotexebotex.nlin

EBotex manufactures securing and hoisting solutions for cargo and equipment, serving European and international customers with in-house production and quality testing capabilities.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainNetherlands, NL

Econowindeconowind.nl

Econowind develops wind-assisted ship propulsion systems for new-built vessels, helping shipowners reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareMobility & Transportation

Elzinga & van der Kriekeelzingavanderkrieke.nlin

Elzinga & van der Krieke (EVDK) offers integral product realization services including mold building and industrialization using plastic (kunststof) production techniques.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials

Enatomenatom.comin

Enatom develops digital learning solutions for anatomy education, combining visualization techniques and expertise in medical sciences.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEdTechHealthtechGroningen, NL

Fabian Debats(Co-founder)inStefan VogelzanginBastiaan HofsteengeinLusanne Tehupuring(CEO)in

Co-investorsLumo LabsNom

Equinox Ocean Turbinesequinoxoceanturbines.comin

Equinox Ocean Turbines develops ocean current energy technology, positioning it as a reliable and predictable clean energy source.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardware

Co-investorsEIT InnoEnergyNom

ExxFireexxfire.comin

ExxFire manufactures PFAS-free fire suppression systems that detect smoke and suppress fire in server racks, IT equipment, and electrical cabinets to prevent downtime and data loss.

CleantechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareNoordwijk-Binnen, NL

Harm Botter(Founder)inLaurens Swennenhuis(CEO)in

Fittarfittar.eu

Fittar is a platform that builds white-label personal health apps for influencers, athletes, and brands, featuring an AI WhatsApp coach, camera-based interactive workouts, nutrition guidance, mindfulness sessions, and progress insights.

Digital HealthSaaSWellness & Fitness

Flixitflixit.nl

The page provides only contact and location information for Flixit, with offices in Groningen, Amsterdam, and Antwerp.

Groningen, NL

Co-investorsNom

Frisian Motors BVfrisianmotors.comin𝕏

Frisian Motors is a Dutch manufacturer of fully electric transport vehicles, including quads and multi-passenger utility transporters (the Leffert and Volmer series) designed for rough terrain, beach, forest and indoor use.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechMobility & Transportation

Future Food Fundfuturefoodfund.nlin

Future Food Fund is an investment firm that backs early-stage startups in the food and agriculture sector focused on sustainable innovation.

AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social Good

Peter Arensman(Founding Partner)inJeroen Kimmels(Founding & Managing Partner)in

Co-investorsFlume VenturesFuture Food Fund

Future Tech Venturesfuturetechventures.nlin

Balto supports therapy adherence by providing real-time, personalized guidance to patients during their treatment journey.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechDigital HealthEnergyImpact & Social Good

Yang Soo Kloosterhof(Founder)

Get Theregetthere.nlin𝕏

Get There develops custom software applications and SaaS platforms for organizations, combining strategy, UX design, and agile development to create scalable digital solutions.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSLeek, NL

Nico Kluin(Algemeen directeur)in

GipsRecgipsrec.nlin

GipsRec.nl recycles gypsum boards, gypsum blocks, aerated concrete, and other gypsum-containing waste streams into reusable powders and granules, which are largely supplied back to the gypsum board industry.

Circular EconomyConstruction TechNew MaterialsFarmsum, NL

Harkboot.nl BVharkboot.nlin

Harkboot.nl removes unwanted rooted aquatic plants using a raking (harking) method that requires less frequent treatment than mowing and causes minimal damage to flora and fauna.

CleantechClimate Tech

Martin Schapendonk(Founder)in

Co-investorsNom

HLB BVhlbbv.nlin𝕏

HLB combines innovative techniques with agricultural knowledge to develop practical applications aimed at making farming more sustainable.

AgTechWijster, NL

Holland Capitalhollandcapital.nlin

Holland Capital is an independent private equity and venture capital investment firm focusing on the mid-market in the Benelux and German regions, with a particular emphasis on technology and healthcare companies.

Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechSector AgnosticAmsterdam, NL

Lennard Veldwijk(Founder and Owner)

Co-investorsOost NLBOM

Horus Holding BVhorus.nuin

Horus Movie Player is a software viewer designed for inspecting and analyzing mobile mapping footage by synchronizing recorded routes, imagery, and GPS data.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSaaSGroningen, NL

Dirk Aalbers(CEO)in

Co-investorsNomCedro CapitalEqSeedSP Ventures

Hydraloop International BVhydraloop.comin𝕏

Hydraloop manufactures greywater recycling systems that treat and reuse water from showers and baths for toilets, washing machines, and irrigation, reducing fresh water consumption by up to 45%.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechHardware

Co-investorsInventronicals BVAMAVI CapitalInvest-NLNom

Implicanimplican.nl

Implican is developing a patented anastomotic device that uses two compression rings to fixate bowel walls during colorectal surgery, aiming to achieve primary wound healing and reduce anastomotic leakage.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Rik Kielman(Chief Executive Officer (CEO))inIvo Kooijman(Chief Technology Officer (CTO))inKlaas Havenga(Chief Medical Officer (CMO))in

Co-investorsNextGen VenturesNom

Itensifyitensify.nlin

Itensify designs and manufactures electrically powered pressure testing equipment and related products, replacing traditional energy-intensive air-driven systems.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRoboticsDrachten, NL

Livmijnliv.nlin

Liv is a Dutch e-health platform that supports healthcare providers with patient guidance, monitoring, and progress tracking for mental health, lifestyle, and self-care.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health

Lumo Labslumolabs.ioin𝕏

The page presents itself as an organization focused on creating opportunities for impact-driven ventures in emerging technologies.

Deep TechImpact & Social Good

Co-investorsBOM

MCPVmcpv.euin

MCPV develops heterojunction solar cells and modules manufactured in Europe, targeting photovoltaic projects with high-efficiency, sustainably produced panels designed for competitive levelized cost of electricity.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyNetherlands, NL

Nayanaya.techin𝕏

Ultimate Gadget Laboratories designs and builds the Ultimate Hacking Keyboard (UHK) line of modular mechanical keyboards, including split and columnar models with wired and wireless connectivity.

ConsumerHardware

Co-investorsCarao VenturesDERIVE VENTURESFlybridge Capital PartnersK50 VenturesPrimary Venture Partners

Nedmag Holding BVnedmag.nlin𝕏

Nedmag is a mining company that extracts and produces magnesium-based minerals, operating from two locations with a sales team serving commercial customers.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechNew Materials

Bert Jan Bruningin

Newthexnewthex.comin

Newthex designs, assembles, and installs doors, hatches, and elevators for superyachts and naval vessels, offering both standard and custom solutions fabricated in steel, aluminium, and composite materials.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & TransportationKolham, NL

Paques Biomaterialspaquesbiomaterials.nlin

Paques Biomaterials produces biodegradable PHA polymers from renewable resources and circular feedstocks using proprietary bacterial fermentation technology.

BiotechCircular EconomyNew MaterialsEmmen, NL

Co-investorsInvest-NL

Periumperium.nlin𝕏

Perium provides a risk management platform with an intuitive dashboard that helps organizations identify, assess, and manage risks across security, privacy, sustainability, and other compliance areas.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS

Arjan Kremer (MBA/CISM/CRISC)(Founder)in

Platform Groen Gasplatformgroengas.nlin

Platform Groen Gas is an organizational program office managing initiatives related to green gas in the Netherlands.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechEnergyNetherlands, NL

Ruud Paap(Directeur Platform Groen Gas)in

Protyonprotyon.techin

Protyon develops personalized cancer therapies using computational modeling expertise.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesThe Netherlands, NL

Matthew Groves(Chief Scientific Officer & Co-Founder)Rositsa Jordanova(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)inJosef Melcr(Chief Product & Tech Officer & Co-Founder)in

QDI Systemsqdisystems.comin

QDI Systems develops quantum dot-based imaging products for medical X-ray, mammography, and specialized imaging applications.

Deep TechHardwareMedical DevicesNew MaterialsSemiconductorsGroningen, NL

Artem Shulga(Founder)in

Co-investorsGolden Egg Check Capital B.VEICMaki.vcNom

Quvaproductsquvaproducts.comin

BORA develops cooktop extractor systems, steam ovens, refrigeration units, lighting, and vacuum sealers for high-end residential kitchens.

ConsumerHardware

Recell Group BVrecell.euin

Recell converts cellulosic waste — such as fibers from water treatment plant screens and other cellulosic feedstock — into sustainable industrial fibers and high-purity industrial sugars used for building materials, green chemicals, biopolymers, and advanced biofuels.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

REDstackredstack.nlin

REDstack develops membrane and electrodialysis technology used to remove salt, capture CO₂ from alkaline solutions, and recover resources such as nitrogen and phosphorus.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate Tech

Co-investorsPureTerra VenturesNom

Reyedarreyedar.comin

Reyedar develops an AI-powered eye tracking system that detects biomarkers of neurological and visual health conditions such as glaucoma and Parkinson's disease through automated oculomotor testing.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices

Camiel van Vught(Founder)in

Co-investorsCottonwood Technology FundNom

Scura AIscura.aiin

Scura builds a counter-drone defense system that uses onboard EO/IR sensors and multiple re-stageable effectors to detect and neutralize uncrewed aerial threats.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

SeaQurrentseaqurrent.comin

SeaQurrent develops the TidalKite, a patented multi-wing underwater kite system that harvests tidal energy to provide low-cost, continuous baseload renewable power to the electricity grid.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyDrachten, NL

Youri Wentzel(Founder)in

Seaweedlandseaweedland.comin

Seaweedland develops land-based seaweed cultivation facilities using advanced farming technology and precision methods to produce seaweed sustainably at scale.

AgTechCircular EconomyClimate TechFoodTechHeerhugowaard, NL

Sven Rusticus(CEO)inAnko Kuilin

Other

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

BeGreen EnergyCatawiki BVDeboerrvsForusHydraloopLongbloom BVMproteinsPharma Connect Capital BVQuva BVRESiSmartlockrTubberVIA Drupsteen Holding BVYoungheroesZonderland Holding BVZonderlandmachinehandel

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has NV NOM made?
NV NOM has 102 tracked investments.
What stage does NV NOM invest at?
NV NOM invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
What sectors does NV NOM focus on?
NV NOM focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, Cloud Computing, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, New Materials, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is NV NOM located?
NV NOM is headquartered in Groningen, NL.
Who does NV NOM co-invest with?
NV NOM most often shares deals with BOM, Cottonwood Technology Fund, SHIFT Invest, among 24 tracked co-investors.

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