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ROM Utrecht Region

Government fund

Utrecht Β· Seed–Growth

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Investment thesis

Active across multiple funding rounds for startups in Life Sciences & Health, Earth Valley and New Digital Society; public/institutional-backed social investor that finances infrastructure to broaden capital access.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Utrecht, NL
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
20

What they invest in

from 15 of 20 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning Γ—5Cybersecurity Γ—4AgTech Γ—3Deep Tech Γ—3Enterprise Software Γ—3Hardware Γ—3SaaS Γ—3Biotech Γ—2

HQs:NetherlandsΓ—10

Investments Β· 20 tracked

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By year:2025 Β· 22024 Β· 32022 Β· 16 dated

Graphpolarisgraphpolaris.cominβœ“ verified

Graph Polaris provides a platform for analyzing complex multi-hop relationships across enterprise data to answer business-critical questions that traditional BI and AI tools cannot address.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUtrecht, NL

Co-investorsLumo Labs

Phlox Therapeuticsphloxtherapeutics.cominNov 2024βœ“ verified

Phlox Therapeutics develops RNA-based precision genetic medicines and gene therapies to treat and potentially cure rare genetic heart diseases such as cardiomyopathies and laminopathies.

BiotechHealthtechNaarden, NL

Co-investorsUvA Ventures Holding

Zymplerzympler.cominSep 2025βœ“ verified

Zympler provides software infrastructure for managing energy consumption and renewable energy assets (solar panels, batteries, charging stations) for operators, energy partners, and utilities.

CleantechClimate TechEnergySaaSUtrecht, NL

Tom SelteninJorrit SalverdainReinout de Jonghin

Co-investorsArches Capital

AI Utrecht Regionaiutrechtregion.nl

A regional network connecting AI experts, businesses, and knowledge institutions to share news, publications, and events about artificial intelligence in the Utrecht region of the Netherlands.

AI & Machine Learning

Aurea Imagingaureaimaging.comin

Aurea Imaging provides crop intelligence and precision farming solutions for fruit growers using deep learning and sensor technology to enable variable rate applications at the individual tree level.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware

Bert Rijk(CEO)in

Co-investorsPymwymic

Basetimebasetime.nlinJul 2025

Unable to determine from this page.

Construction TechHardwareIoT

Martijn Arkesteijn(Chief Executive Officer)inEltjo Keijer(Chief Technical Officer)in

Co-investorsValue Creation Capital

Clearaclearabiotech.comin𝕏

Cleara Biotech develops compounds to eliminate senescent cells for treating late-stage cancer and chronic age-related diseases.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechLongevityMedical DevicesUtrecht, NL

Peter de Keizer(Founder and Managing Director)inTobias Madl(Head of Structural Biology, Scientific Co-founder)

Co-investorsCoastCapCurie CapitalKorify CapitalApollo Health VenturesKurma Partners

Flavourflavour.nlinOct 2024

Hero Center is an educational platform designed to engage people through storytelling and gamification techniques.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEdTechEnterprise SoftwareGamingSaaSNetherlands, NL

HackShieldjoinhackshield.comin𝕏Sep 2024

HackShield develops digital literacy and cybersecurity education programs for children, helping them safely and consciously participate in the digital world.

CybersecurityEdTechGaming

Co-investorsThe Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

Linksightlinksight.nl

Linksight provides a software platform that enables organizations to establish and manage secure data collaborations with multiple parties using privacy-enhancing cryptographic technologies.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareNetherlands, NL

Martine van de Gaar(CEO & co-founder)Maarten Everts(CTO & co-founder)

Paktpackagingpaktpackaging.com

PAKT operates an industrial washing facility for reusable packaging, cleaning primary containers (jars, bottles) and secondary packaging (crates) so producers and retailers can shift away from single-use packaging.

Circular EconomyClimate TechLogistics & Supply Chain

Rival Foodsrival-foods.comin

Rival Foods develops plant-based meat alternatives using proprietary technology that creates whole cuts with muscle-like texture and fiber content, serving food manufacturers and business clients.

AgTechConsumerFoodTechNetherlands, NL

Birgit Dekkersin

Co-investorsPeakBridge VCPymwymic

Sensoterrasensoterra.cominAug 2022

Sensoterra produces wireless soil moisture sensors that enable water management platforms and solutions for monitoring and managing water resources.

AgTechHardwareIoT

Co-investorsFFFFuture Food Fund

Sygnosygno.comin

Sygno builds AI and machine learning models for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and fraud detection that model good customer behavior to improve transaction monitoring.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintech

Sjoerd Slot(Founder)in

Co-investorsTIIN Capital

The Packthe-pack.nlin

The Pack helps companies create inspiring website designs with animations, demos, and visual storytelling to attract and convert customers.

Marketing TechAmsterdam, NL

Other

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

Deep Tech Scale-Up FundEuropean Cyber TechHealthtechSHIFT Invest IVSpotify

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has ROM Utrecht Region made?
ROM Utrecht Region has 16 tracked investments, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does ROM Utrecht Region invest at?
ROM Utrecht Region invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
What sectors does ROM Utrecht Region focus on?
ROM Utrecht Region focuses on AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, Energy, Gaming, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech.
Where is ROM Utrecht Region located?
ROM Utrecht Region is headquartered in Utrecht, NL.
Does ROM Utrecht Region lead rounds?
ROM Utrecht Region typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does ROM Utrecht Region co-invest with?
ROM Utrecht Region most often shares deals with PeakBridge VC, TIIN Capital, UvA Ventures Holding, among 3 tracked co-investors.

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