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NWO

Europe, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, The Hague

Description

NWO is a research service company that offers funding for research proposals, infrastructure, and societal challenges.

Investor Profile

NWO has backed more than 7 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 57% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Grant, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in The Netherlands.
  • Strong thematic focus on Medical, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biotechnology.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (57%)
  • Pre Seed (29%)
  • Series A (14%)

Country Focus

  • The Netherlands (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Medical
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Medical Device
  • Energy
  • Automotive
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Software
  • Health Diagnostics
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Who does NWO frequently co-invest with?

Curie Capital
North America, Missouri, United States, Netherlands
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 1
BOM
Europe, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands, Tilburg
Co-Investments: 1
Rabobank
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht
Co-Investments: 1
MF
Europe, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, The Hague
Co-Investments: 1
LUMO labs
Europe, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands, Eindhoven
Co-Investments: 1
Holland Capital
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by NWO?

Fluxthor

Delft, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

Heatless High-Precision Positioning Systems

ManufacturingMechanical EngineeringSemiconductor
Pre SeedJul 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $526,000
University of Twente

Enschede, Overijssel, The Netherlands

The University of Twente is a public research university specializing in engineering, technology, and social sciences.

EducationHigher EducationNanotechnology
GrantJul 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $16,048,807
Phlox Therapeutics

Naarden, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Phlox Therapeutics specializes in the development of gene therapy to alleviate and cure cardiomyopathies.

BiotechnologyGeneticsMedicalTherapeutics
GrantNov 13, 2024
University of Groningen

Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands

The University of Groningen is a research university.

Education
GrantNov 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,238,365
Beyond Weather

Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands

Beyond Weather Combine climate scientists' expertise with the power of AI to develop focused long-term forecasts.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Energy
Pre SeedApr 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $267,501
ToxGenSolutions

Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands

(Epi-)genetics for preclinical diagnostics and preventative therapeutics for high-impact chronic neurodegenerative and rare pathologies

BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsLife Science
GrantJan 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $68,515
Perciv AI

Delft, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

Perciv offers AI based software solutions to unleash the hidden capabilities of radars and enable robust autonomous systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSoftware
GrantDec 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $42,497
Sirius Medical

Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands

Sirius Medical helps improve healthcare for cancer patients by developing medical devices that aid in surgical treatment.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series AJul 13, 2020
Amount Raised: $4,991,781
Vertigo Technologies

Delft, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

Vertigo Technologies provides microwave and mm-wave test and measurement solutions for the market.

AgTechTest and Measurement
Pre SeedJan 1, 2018
Amount Raised: $300,269