UNIIQ
Government fundThe Hague · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
UNIIQ backs entrepreneurs in the earliest, riskiest innovation phase, helping them bring complex technologies to market faster. It focuses on research-driven start-ups emerging from knowledge institutions, particularly in life sciences, deep tech and high-tech industry, that address societal and economic challenges. The fund invests through convertible loans and pairs capital with intensive strategic support, drawing on experts from knowledge institutions and the market to make technologies scalable and attractive to future funders. Its transparent, business-friendly process is oriented toward enabling follow-up financing, with more than 80% of its start-ups securing further funding within three years.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
What they invest in
from 8 of 10 portfolio companiesBiotech ×3Deep Tech ×3Hardware ×3Medical Devices ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Cleantech ×2Healthtech ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2
HQs:Netherlands×5
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDelta Life Science develops rapid, sensitive, and low-cost biosensor technology and instruments for analyzing biomarker concentrations in life sciences research and diagnostics.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesRotterdam, NL
Bart de Boer(CTO)in
Co-investorsPhotonVentures
DeNoize develops active noise-cancellation window technology that uses adaptive sound monitoring to reduce urban noise in residential spaces.
CleantechConsumerDeep TechHardware
Aman Jindal(Founder)inOlivier Schevin(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsDeep Science Ventures
Dynamics 365 is Microsoft's suite of AI-powered business applications covering sales, marketing, customer service, finance, supply chain, and operations, offering CRM and ERP solutions with built-in agents and automation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Manometric develops custom-made orthotic braces and splints using 3D scanning and AI technology for better fit and comfort.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesDelft, NL
RobinPieter
Built its first prototypes with early-stage funding from UNIIQ and was later acquired by Sonos.
Co-investorsFORWARD.one
Pelagen engineers animal-free leather by cultivating skin tissue from cells, aiming to match the quality of conventional leather without the environmental or animal-welfare impact.
BiotechCircular EconomyNew Materials
Abdoel el Ghalbzouri(CSO)
Co-investorsSHIFT Invest
Zepp.solutions develops hydrogen fuel cell systems for heavy transport and mobile applications, enabling zero-emission operation without compromises to range or usability.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyImpact & Social GoodMobility & TransportationDelft, NL
Tracefy sells a GPS tracker device designed for e-bikes, with professional installation service and connectivity/tracking subscriptions available separately.
HardwareIoTMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsKIKK Capital
VarmX develops VMX-C001, a therapeutic medicine for treating severe bleeding in patients on Factor Xa anticoagulants and for emergency surgery settings.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Pieter ReitsmainJohn Glasspool(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsSound BioventuresYsios CapitalBioGeneration VenturesEICEQT Life SciencesInkef+2 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has UNIIQ made?
- UNIIQ has 6 tracked investments.
- What stage does UNIIQ invest at?
- UNIIQ invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does UNIIQ focus on?
- UNIIQ focuses on Biotech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech.
- Where is UNIIQ located?
- UNIIQ is headquartered in The Hague, NL.
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