
Invest-NL
Description
Invest-NL is the National Promotional Institution (NPI) of the Netherlands, established in 2020 with the overarching mission to foster a more sustainable and innovative Dutch economy. As a state-owned investment company, its core function is to address market gaps by providing financing to companies and projects that face challenges in securing capital from traditional financial markets. Invest-NL strategically focuses its investments on accelerating the energy transition, promoting a circular economy, developing sustainable food systems, and supporting other innovative industries that contribute to solving societal and environmental challenges.
The institution offers a diverse array of financing solutions, including equity investments, loans, and guarantees. For equity investments, Invest-NL typically commits between €1 million and €50 million, targeting growth-stage companies that demonstrate a clear path to positive societal impact. Furthermore, it provides loans that can range from €1 million up to €100 million, specifically for projects and enterprises that align with its sustainability and innovation mandates. This flexible approach allows Invest-NL to support a broad spectrum of initiatives, from early-stage ventures to large-scale infrastructure projects.
Invest-NL operates with a strong emphasis on collaboration, frequently co-investing alongside private investors and commercial banks. This strategy is designed to de-risk investments and catalyze additional private capital into critical sectors, thereby maximizing its overall impact on the Dutch economy. Since its inception, Invest-NL has made substantial commitments, having deployed over €1.5 billion into various initiatives by the end of 2022. In 2022 alone, the institution committed €620 million to new investments, underscoring its active and significant role in driving the Netherlands' green and innovative future.
Investor Profile
Invest-NL has backed more than 67 startups, with 15 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 27 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in The Netherlands, France, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Medical Device.
- Led 7 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1.1M – $108M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (30%)
- Series A (21%)
- Series B (15%)
- Seed (9%)
- Series C (6%)
- Debt Financing (6%)
- Post Ipo Equity (3%)
- Private Equity (3%)
- Series D (3%)
- Post Ipo Debt (3%)
Country Focus
- The Netherlands (94%)
- France (1%)
- Germany (1%)
Industry Focus
- Manufacturing
- Semiconductor
- Medical Device
- Health Care
- Energy
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Renewable Energy
- Medical
- Nanotechnology
- Biotechnology
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.