FUNDING

Built on experience, investing in the future

We invest from the earliest stages in university alumni from Delft and Rotterdam, transforming ideas into the companies of the future. Since April 2021, we've raised €58M, made over 45 investments, and we continue growing rapidly.

Pre-seed

Tickets up to €75K

Before most funding options become available, the Pre-seed fund is here to help you test your idea and build the foundation of your company. We provide early and simple funding.

For startups that have at least one founder from TU Delft, Erasmus University Rotterdam or Erasmus MC, up to 8 years after leaving university.

Tickets up to €75K, with the possibility to get a follow-on investment from our Seed and Series A fund.

We can act as lead or co-investor, predominantly through ASAP investments, while also providing options for equity and CLA investments.

Seed & Series A

Tickets ranging from €500K - €2M

The Seed & Series A fund is designed for startups that are further along in their entrepreneurial journey. As you work towards achieving product-market fit, establishing a customer base, and expanding marketing efforts, we support your consistent revenue growth.

For startups that have at least one founder from TU Delft, Erasmus University Rotterdam or Erasmus MC, regardless of their age.

Tickets ranging from €500K - €2M, with the possibility to participate in follow-on rounds.

We can act as lead or co-investor, predominantly through equity investments, while also providing options for CLA and ASAP investments.

Apply for  funding

5 simple steps to getting funded

Backing your ambitions from the start, remaining your ally on the journey.

Apply for  funding

With endless support and an influential alumni network always at our founders' fingertips

Our 150+ backers don’t just sit back, they take an active role in supporting the companies we work with. Shielding startups from the mistakes they made and providing guidance when it’s needed most.

Coen van Oostrom
Founder Edge

You have to be the biggest optimist that life can be because you have to wake up every morning and say yes I can do this! But you also have to wake up every night and be scared shitless of what can go wrong.

If somebody says no, what do you do?

Dian Besseler
Entrepreneur
Frank Slootman
CEO Snowflake

Frank Slootman is the CEO known for leading tech companies like Snowflake, ServiceNow, and Data Domain.

Raymond Cloosterman
Founder Rituals

Raymond Cloosterman, founder and CEO of Rituals Cosmetics, is an entrepreneur, brand builder and business economist.

Merlin de Graaf
Founder Bloom

Having the right team in place is the key to success!

Mathijs Gast
CEO and co-founder Ciphix

You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with ;-)

Frans van Houten
CEO Philips

1. Get the right people on your team 2. It's all about learning fast. 3. Customers, customers, customers!

Joost Romeijn
Founder Sunweb

Make sure that in your business plan your product is not only well defined, but also think of how to sell it. Who is my client and how will I reach that client?

Eline van Beest
Founder Hybridize Therapeutics

Eline founded MedTech scale-up NightBalance in 2009 with a new therapy for sleep apnea. Currently, she is the CEO of Hybridize Therapeutics.

Machtelt Groothuis
Rubio Impact Ventures

Surround yourself with diverse people, be flexible to adapt your plans and just go for it!

Coen van Oostrom
Founder Edge

You have to be the biggest optimist that life can be because you have to wake up every morning and say yes I can do this! But you also have to wake up every night and be scared shitless of what can go wrong.

If somebody says no, what do you do?

Dian Besseler
Entrepreneur
Frank Slootman
CEO Snowflake

Frank Slootman is the CEO known for leading tech companies like Snowflake, ServiceNow, and Data Domain.

Raymond Cloosterman
Founder Rituals

Raymond Cloosterman, founder and CEO of Rituals Cosmetics, is an entrepreneur, brand builder and business economist.

Merlin de Graaf
Founder Bloom

Having the right team in place is the key to success!

Mathijs Gast
CEO and co-founder Ciphix

You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with ;-)

Frans van Houten
CEO Philips

1. Get the right people on your team 2. It's all about learning fast. 3. Customers, customers, customers!

Joost Romeijn

Make sure that in your business plan your product is not only well defined, but also think of how to sell it. Who is my client and how will I reach that client?

Eline van Beest

Eline founded MedTech scale-up NightBalance in 2009 with a new therapy for sleep apnea. Currently, she is the CEO of Hybridize Therapeutics.

Machtelt Groothuis

Surround yourself with diverse people, be flexible to adapt your plans and just go for it!

Ready to take the next step?

Get funded