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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Netherlands
Countries of investment
  • Netherlands
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
Industries
  • Robotics
  • Biotechnology
About
Nascent Ventures is an active seed fund and launchpad for high-tech startups with a unique investment approach. They specialize in finding, founding, and funding promising technologies, supporting rapid growth and development in the tech industry.
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$500K
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$5M
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Investment Thesis

Nascent Ventures focuses on creating and building hightech startups based on groundbreaking technologies from Dutch research institutes and universities, with a specific interest in disruptive technologies in the fields of nanotechnologies, optics, photonics, nanobiology, advanced instrumentation, components and circuits, mechatronics, embedded systems, and advanced materials.
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Backed by extensive experience in venture capital, the fund manager has actively engaged in over 40 deals across Europe and North America, focusing on technology, healthcare, and sustainable energy sectors. With a thematic investment strategy, they excel in identifying high-growth opportunities at the early and growth stages. Their operator-first approach emphasizes deep operational involvement to drive portfolio companies toward notable exits, including several successful IPOs and acquisitions. This strategic style underscores their commitment to fostering innovation and scalability in emerging markets.
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