FORWARD.one Fund II | 2025 VC Fund

FORWARD.one

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Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Countries of investment

Netherlands
Germany
Belgium
France
United Kingdom
Denmark
Sweden
Finland
Switzerland
Austria

Investment stages

Seed
Series A

Industries

Hardware
Robotics
Industrial Automation
IoT
Energy
DeepTech
Advanced Manufacturing
Sensors
Mobility

About
FORWARD.one is a Rotterdam-based venture capital firm focused on backing European hardware and industrial technology founders. Their focus spans hardware, robotics, industrial automation, and IoT across Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, and Austria. The firm supports hardware founders from seed through Series A stages.

Min check size: $270K
Max check size: $5.4M
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Investment Thesis

FORWARD.one is a seed and Series A stage venture capital firm deploying capital across hardware, robotics, industrial automation, IoT, energy, and deep tech sectors. They invest €500K to €3M in European hardware startups with strong engineering DNA and industrial application potential. The firm differentiates itself as the Netherlands' leading hardware-focused VC fund with hands-on operational support, engineering expertise, and strong industrial network across Northwestern Europe.

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Manager's Experience

Founded in 2017 by Marc Verweij and Bernhard Mohr, hardware-focused venture capital firm based in Rotterdam with additional presence across the Netherlands. Team of investment professionals with strong engineering backgrounds and industrial operating experience. Manages Fund I (€30M) and Fund II (€75M) totaling €105M+ AUM, backed by strategic corporate LPs, family offices, and institutional investors. Portfolio includes Aircision (free space optical communications), Ampyx Power (airborne wind energy), Fluves, Innatera Nanosystems, Micromate, VectionPro, and Fibersail. Provides hands-on technical and commercial support to European hardware startups, with particular expertise in industrial applications, IoT, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.