ROM Utrecht Region
Government fundUtrecht · Seed–Growth
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.
What they invest in
from 12 of 17 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Cybersecurity ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Hardware ×2SaaS ×2AgTech ×1Biotech ×1Circular Economy ×1
HQs:Netherlands×4
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPhlox 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
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 Imaging makes TreeScout, a tractor-mounted 3D computer vision and edge-computing system that scans orchards to produce high-definition maps of tree growth, vigor and fruit count.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardware
Bert Rijk(CEO)
Basetime builds GNSS monitoring systems (Locator One for temporary project surveys and Locator Two for permanent monitoring) that provide sub-centimeter insight into structural and ground movement for construction teams, surveyors, and engineers.
Construction TechHardwareIoT
Co-investorsValue Creation Capital
GraphPolaris is a business intelligence tool built on graph technology that lets analysts explore multi-hop relationships across connected data through a visual drag-and-drop canvas without writing Cypher, SPARQL, or SQL.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
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 Foods produces plant-based meat alternatives using proprietary Shear Cell Technology to create fiber-rich textures that mimic meat.
FoodTech
Co-investorsPeakBridge VCPymwymic
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
Co-investorsTIIN Capital
Zympler provides a software layer and congestion service provider offering that optimizes power behind the electricity meter, covering simulation, monitoring, and active control of charging points, batteries, solar generation, and grid connections.
CleantechEnergySaaS
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesRival Foods · just-food.com · Jun 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has ROM Utrecht Region made?
- ROM Utrecht Region has 16 tracked investments.
- 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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