ROM Utrecht Region
Government fundUtrecht Β· SeedβGrowth
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 15 of 20 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ5Cybersecurity Γ4AgTech Γ3Deep Tech Γ3Enterprise Software Γ3Hardware Γ3SaaS Γ3Biotech Γ2
HQs:NetherlandsΓ10
Investments Β· 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 Β· 22024 Β· 32022 Β· 16 dated
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 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
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
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 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
Unable to determine from this page.
Construction TechHardwareIoT
Martijn Arkesteijn(Chief Executive Officer)inEltjo Keijer(Chief Technical Officer)in
Co-investorsValue Creation Capital
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
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
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)
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 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
Sensoterra produces wireless soil moisture sensors that enable water management platforms and solutions for monitoring and managing water resources.
AgTechHardwareIoT
Co-investorsFFFFuture Food Fund
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
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
latest coverage across their companiesFlavour Β· startupmag.co.uk Β· Feb 6, 2026
Zympler Β· eu-startups.com Β· Jan 16, 2026
Basetime Β· siliconcanals.com Β· Jul 9, 2025
Sygno Β· startbase.com Β· Jun 27, 2025
Rival Foods Β· just-food.com Β· Jun 19, 2025
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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