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 4 of 6 portfolio companiesMedical Devices ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Deep Tech ×1Enterprise Software ×1Hardware ×1Healthtech ×1Impact & Social Good ×1
HQs:Netherlands×2
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDynamics 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 makes patient-specific hand and wrist braces based on 3D hand scans, working with hospitals and hand surgeons.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Built its first prototypes with early-stage funding from UNIIQ and was later acquired by Sonos.
Co-investorsFORWARD.one
InnovationQuarter is a regional development organization in South Holland (Zuid-Holland), Netherlands, that supports technology startups and scaleups with funding, market access, and international growth.
Deep TechImpact & Social Good
Develops microchips for the space industry; used early funding to hire its first team and design its first chips.
VarmX is developing VMX-C001, a universal bypassing agent designed to restore blood coagulation in patients taking Factor Xa Direct Oral Anticoagulants (FXa-DOACs).
BiotechMedical Devices
Co-investorsSound BioventuresYsios CapitalBGVBioGeneration VenturesEICEQT Life Sciences+2 more
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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