Innovation Industries

A landmark moment for Dutch deep tech: Nearfield Instruments secures $380 million in Series D funding, the largest deep-tech funding round ever raised in the Netherlands. We are pleased to co-lead this round together with Fidelity Investments Temasek Walden Catalyst Ventures and M&G, alongside Qatar Investment Authority Invest-NL TNO and ING. We are incredibly proud to have been part of the Nearfield journey from the very beginning and to have supported the team along the way to this remarkable milestone. It has been inspiring to see the company evolve into a global category leader. Nearfield's success is powerful proof that we can build world-class deep-tech champions and unicorns in the Netherlands and in Europe, provided we have the patience, capital, industrial expertise and long-term commitment required to scale breakthrough technologies. As AI drives unprecedented demand for advanced semiconductors, metrology and inspection have become critical enablers of next-generation chip manufacturing. Nearfield Instruments is at the forefront of this shift, providing the high-precision measurement and process control solutions required for increasingly complex semiconductor architectures. The new funding will support Nearfield's next phase of growth, including accelerating innovation, expanding production capacity, strengthening global customer support and deepening R&D collaborations with leading semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. Congratulations to Hamed Sadeghian Roland van Vliet and the entire Nearfield Instruments team on this remarkable milestone. We look forward to continuing to support their journey as they scale a global technology leader from Europe. Read more about it at Reuters https://lnkd.in/dDZwdB-v

One of the greatest strengths of the deep tech ecosystem is the willingness to learn from one another. During our recent CEO Day, founders and CEOs from across our portfolio came together to share experiences, discuss common challenges, and exchange perspectives on scaling. Anne Mieke Eggenkamp challenged us to think about how leadership and governance must evolve as companies grow. One key insight was that successful scaling requires leadership and governance to evolve ahead of the business itself. Deep tech companies operate in an environment of constant transition. This demands curiosity to keep learning, courage to make difficult choices, and speed to evolve before today's strengths become tomorrow's constraints. It also requires understanding the difference between change and transformation. Change improves what exists. Transformation challenges assumptions and often requires leaders and organizations to reinvent themselves before the business demands it. Days like these remind us that while every company follows its own path, many leadership challenges are shared, and that there is tremendous value in learning from one another. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the day such a valuable exchange.

An evening of deep tech, great people, and even better conversations. It was a pleasure to join founders, investors, and ecosystem builders at the European Deep Tech Drinks A'DAM Toren last week and celebrate another great edition of Hello Tomorrow Amsterdam. Together with Techleap, Graduate Ventures, DeepTechXL, Cottonwood Technology Fund, IQ Capital, TNO Ventures, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Invest-NL, APEX Ventures, Positron, Forbion, Lakestar, and NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), we brought together a community driven by innovation, ambition, and collaboration. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared ideas, made introductions, and helped strengthen the connections that drive our ecosystem forward. Until next time.

What a way to kick off Hello Tomorrow Amsterdam. Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting our Deep Tech Drinks & BBQ together with Matter Venture Partners, Vsquared Ventures, and Positron. From breakthrough technologies and fundraising discussions to industry trends and new partnerships, the evening was filled with inspiring conversations, familiar faces, and plenty of new connections. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a memorable evening. Events like these are a great reminder of the strength, ambition, and collaborative spirit that define the deep tech community. And we’re not done yet. The conversations continue this evening at the European Deep Tech Drinks at A'DAM Toren. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ddiFv4k5

Heading to Hello Tomorrow Amsterdam next week? Join us on June 10 for an evening of great tech conversations, cold drinks, hot grills, and new connections at our Deep Tech Drinks & BBQ by the water in Amsterdam. Together with our friends at Matter Venture Partners, Vsquared Ventures, and Positron, we're bringing together a select group of founders, investors, and ecosystem builders for a relaxed evening before the Hello Tomorrow program kicks off. Expect good food, cold drinks, sunset views, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow members of the deep tech community. We'd love to see you there. 📍 Amsterdam 🗓 June 10, 2026 🕕 From 18:00 CET Register here: https://lnkd.in/dgnjWK_D #HelloTomorrow #DeepTech #InnovationIndustries

A warm welcome to our newest team members at Innovation Industries. We’re excited to have Julian Schanz join our new Munich office as Analyst, while David Janssen joins as Analyst and Josefine Tesser as Executive Assistant in our Amsterdam office. Julian’s academic journey took him to Imperial College London, where he focused on deep tech and AI infrastructure. David brings a background in Cognitive Robotics from Delft University of Technology. Josefine joins with extensive executive-support experience and a strong interest in innovation-driven organisations. It’s great to see our team continuing to grow across Europe. We’re looking forward to the ideas, curiosity, and energy they’ll bring as we work alongside ambitious deep tech founders. Welcome aboard, Josefine, Julian and David, happy to see our team growing! #InnovationIndustries #Munich #Amsterdam

We’re happy to announce that Vincent Kamphorst has been promoted to Partner at Innovation Industries. Since joining Innovation Industries in 2022, Vincent has played an important role in supporting our deep tech portfolio, drawing on his strategic insight and hands-on experience from across the semiconductor industry. “Grateful for the trust placed in me and for the opportunity to work closely with so many talented people across our portfolio. The relationships we’ve built and the challenges we’ve tackled have made the past years especially meaningful. I’m excited for what’s yet to come. What a time to be investing in integrated photonics, semiconductors, and quantum computing!” This milestone is a great reflection of Vincent’s dedication, leadership, and the impact he continues to make across the Innovation Industries ecosystem. 👏 Congratulations, Vincent, on this well deserved step! #InnovationIndustries #DeepTech #VC

We’re hiring a Compliance Officer. Compliance is fundamental to how we operate. It underpins our relationships with investors, the way we manage our funds, and how we execute investments responsibly and professionally. We’re looking for someone with 2–5 years of relevant experience who wants to take ownership and make an impact. In this role, you’ll work closely with our Chief Compliance Officer on fund compliance, regulatory matters, and KYC/AML processes - with plenty of opportunity to grow alongside the firm. Based in Amsterdam. 32 hours/week. 👉 Read the full job description and apply via e-mail at https://lnkd.in/eucVfjfG #DeepTech #VentureCapital #Compliance #NowHiring #Amsterdam

A major step forward for next-generation imaging: eyeo raises €40 million in Series A funding. Congratulations to Jeroen Hoet, Alden Carracillo, Gerd Van den Branden, Jan Genoe and the entire team on bringing this breakthrough technology to market. We are excited to lead this round, alongside imec.xpand, Invest-NL, Qbic Fund | Venture Capital, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds and Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM). eyeo is tackling a fundamental limitation in imaging: today’s sensors lose up to 70% of incoming light. With its nanophotonic color-splitting technology, eyeo captures every photon – tripling light sensitivity and unlocking a new level of image quality, resolution, and efficiency. Built on years of proven research and compatible with existing CMOS platforms, this breakthrough paves the way for next-generation imaging across smartphones, XR, industrial and smart city applications. With this funding, the team will accelerate sensor development, expand its partner ecosystem, and bring its technology to volume production. We look forward to continuing to support eyeo on their journey as they scale this technology globally. Read more at @tech.eu: https://lnkd.in/erp3_MPr #DeepTech #Semiconductors #Photonics #Imaging #InnovationIndustries

Congratulations to Anne-Marije Zwerver, Nico Hendrickx and the entire Groove Quantum team on unveiling their 18-qubit semiconductor spin-qubit processor and securing €16 million in funding. We are excited to co-lead the latest funding round together with 55 North, alongside Verve Ventures and the EIC - European Innovation Council Fund. Groove Quantum is taking a decisive step toward scalable quantum computing, demonstrating the world’s largest semiconductor spin-qubit processor, built using CMOS-compatible technology, the same foundation as today’s CPUs and GPUs. This approach opens a credible path toward manufacturing quantum systems at industrial scale. By combining quantum-optimized materials with established semiconductor processes, Groove is addressing one of the field’s biggest challenges: scaling to the millions of qubits required for real-world applications. With this funding, the team will accelerate toward a 100-qubit processor and advance the development of a full-stack quantum computing platform. We look forward to supporting the team as they push the boundaries of quantum computing. Read more on sifted: https://lnkd.in/de6NpAin #QuantumComputing #DeepTech #Semiconductors #InnovationIndustries #SpinQubits