In a significant move to strengthen the Netherlands' innovation ecosystem, Invest-NL has invested €5 million in the VCC Deep Tech Fund, managed by Value Creation Capital (VCC). This fund focuses on promising sectors such as advanced optics, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology, which are crucial for driving innovation and economic growth. The investment not only reinforces the country's innovation power but also helps professionalize the fund and attract further investments.

A Significant Boost to the Dutch Innovation Landscape

The VCC Deep Tech Fund has already attracted other notable investors, including Oost NL, TNO, prominent tech investors, and family offices. The fund is expected to close in June 2025 and has already made investments in companies such as Optics11, Delmic, and recently added Fastmicro. Over the next two years, the fund aims to make at least four additional investments in high-tech startups and scale-ups. This expansion will contribute to both the Dutch innovation climate and the country's international competitiveness in key technologies.

Supporting the Deep Tech Ecosystem in the Netherlands

Nicolaas Heij, Senior Investment Manager at Invest-NL, emphasized the importance of the investment: "By participating in the VCC Deep Tech Fund, we are strengthening the innovation power and future earning capacity of the Netherlands. The Dutch ecosystem of high-tech companies has limited capital available. With this step, we are supporting Deep Tech companies with the necessary financing, enabling them to offer solutions for societal challenges with their advanced technologies."

Strategic Alignment with Invest-NL's Objectives

The VCC Deep Tech Fund is closely aligned with Invest-NL's strategy to support early-stage venture capital funds, which play a crucial role in the Dutch high-tech and deep-tech network. Furthermore, VCC has strong connections with other funds, such as Forward.One, in which Invest-NL also invests through the Dutch Future Fund 1. This collaboration enables Invest-NL to make a significant contribution to the growth and strengthening of an innovative and impactful future for the Netherlands.

A Key Player in the Netherlands' Innovation Ecosystem

Invest-NL's investment in the VCC Deep Tech Fund demonstrates its commitment to supporting the Dutch innovation ecosystem. As a key player in this ecosystem, Invest-NL is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. By providing financing to high-tech startups and scale-ups, Invest-NL is helping to drive progress in critical sectors such as advanced optics, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology.

Invest-NL's €5 million investment in the VCC Deep Tech Fund is a significant boost to the Netherlands' innovation ecosystem. By supporting high-tech startups and scale-ups, the fund is helping to drive progress in critical sectors and reinforce the country's innovation power. As a key player in the Dutch innovation landscape, Invest-NL is committed to fostering an environment that encourages innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. With this investment, Invest-NL is contributing to a brighter, more innovative future for the Netherlands.