30 Best Active Pre Seed Investors in Netherlands in 2025

The pre-seed stage is where ideas transform from abstract concepts into real compaines. In the European investment panorama, having tracked investment activity for 2,500+ funds, a select group of pre-seed investors emerges, consistently nurturing fledgling ideas with both capital and mentorship.


For an investor to feature on our 2025 list of top pre-seed investors, they need to have invested in at least 5 rounds at this nascent stage. For budding entrepreneurs embarking on their first steps or those curious about the earliest backers of innovation, this list offers a unique perspective into the initial champions of startups.


Last update to the database: May 6, 2025. See changelog.


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List of 30 top Netherlands VCs

InnoEnergy is a Eindhoven-based energy storage company founded in 2010.

50

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

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$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in Netherlands:

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InnoEnergy is a Eindhoven-based energy storage company founded in 2010.

50

Offices:

Eindhoven (HQ)

Eindhoven (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, FinTech, Crypto & web3

Top investments in Netherlands:

H2 Green Steel (
65)
, Northvolt (
65)
, Skeleton Technologies (
56)

Target Global is a venture capital firm that invests in financial, health, and education technology companies.

37

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in Netherlands:

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Target Global is a venture capital firm that invests in financial, health, and education technology companies.

37

Offices:

Berlin (HQ)

London

Amsterdam

Munich

Berlin (HQ)

London

Amsterdam

Munich

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Health Tech, Edtech, FinTech

Top investments in Netherlands:

TravelPerk (
70)
, Flink (
70)
, Zego (
65)

Keen Venture Partners is a venture capital fund based in Amsterdam. They invest $5 million to $10 million in early to growth-stage European scale-ups. The firm supports businesses in technology, finance, healthcare, and other sectors. Notable portfolio companies include Cleyrop, Farewill, Send AI, Doctify, and Gourmey. Their aim is to back entrepreneurs building the future across various industries.

32

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

London

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in Netherlands:

FINN (
56)
, Gourmey (
56)
, Crisp (
56)

Finch Capital, based in Amsterdam, is a venture capital fund investing from pre-seed to Series D in sectors like fintech, ecommerce, AI, and health tech. They typically invest between €500,000 and €40 million. Notable investments include NomuPay, Zopa, Goodlord, Lavanda, and Fourthline. Finch Capital focuses on high-growth businesses with exceptional entrepreneurs, aiming to support their scaling and milestone achievements.

28

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

London

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $70M

Industries:

Health Tech, FinTech, Gaming

Top investments in Netherlands:

Zopa (
61)
, Fourthline (
46)
, NomuPay (
46)

Venture capital and growth equity from London that invests in business with network effects such as marketplaces, exchanges and platforms

28

Offices:

London (HQ)

Amsterdam

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Health Tech, Edtech, Foodtech

Top investments in Netherlands:

AUTO1 (
60)
, HungryPanda (
60)
, ManoMano (
60)

Prosus & Naspers, based in Amsterdam, is a venture capital fund focusing on early to growth-stage technology investments. They back startups in areas such as quantum computing, crypto, and health tech, with investments ranging from $500K to $10M. Notable investments include Corti, Flink Food, SupraOracles, and Oxford Ionics. Prosus is recognized as one of the largest technology investors globally.

28

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B

Check Size:

$5M - $250M

Industries:

Health Tech, Crypto & web3, Foodtech

Top investments in Netherlands:

Flink (
70)
, Corti (
52)
, SupraOracles (
41)

An Amsterdam-based venture capital firm that invests in marketplaces, SaaS and data startups 

27

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

Stockholm

Berlin

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $70M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in Netherlands:

Creative Fabrica (
60)
, FrontNow (
56)
, Channable (
48)

M Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Merck KG.

27

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in Netherlands:

No data available

M Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Merck KG.

27

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in Netherlands:

No data available

M Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Merck KG.

27

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

Frankfurt

Amsterdam (HQ)

Frankfurt

Amsterdam (HQ)

Frankfurt

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C

Check Size:

$2.5M - $100M

Industries:

Health Tech, Foodtech, AI

Top investments in Netherlands:

LabGenius (
56)
, iOnctura (
48)
, Nouscom (
48)

A venture capital company that invests in the technology sector. It was founded in 2016 and is located in Athens, Greece.

26

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

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$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in Netherlands:

No data available

A venture capital company that invests in the technology sector. It was founded in 2016 and is located in Athens, Greece.

26

Offices:

Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B

Check Size:

$2.5M - $20M

Industries:

FinTech, AI, Biotech

Top investments in Netherlands:

Carmoola (
52)
, Cube AI (
48)
, Embat (
41)

CapitalT is a venture capital fund based in Amsterdam, focused on pre-seed investments. They support startups in the service industry, fashion, and e-commerce, typically investing between 100,000 and 500,000 euros. Notable companies they've backed include eComID and Sojo. CapitalT aims to help early-stage startups grow and thrive in their markets.

25

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed

Check Size:

$2.5M - $5M

Industries:

AI, Fashion, Legal Tech

Top investments in Netherlands:

eComID (
41)
, Trail (
41)
, Sojo (
37)

PropTech1 Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital fund focusing on PropTech and real estate startups. They invest from early stages up to Series B in areas such as climate tech, green tech, and fintech. Notable investments include Building Radar, Ecoworks, and Beanstock. PropTech1 Ventures aims to advance technology in the property and construction sectors across Europe.

25

Offices:

London

Berlin (HQ)

Zürich

Stockholm

Amsterdam

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $50M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, FinTech, AI

Top investments in Netherlands:

Ecoworks (
56)
, Wunderflats (
52)
, PlanRadar (
44)

Slimmer AI is a venture capital fund based in Groningen, targeting early-stage investments, particularly in seed and pre-seed rounds. They invest between €200,000 and €1 million, focusing on sectors such as privacy and security, cybersecurity, AI solutions, and hiring and recruitment tools. Notable investments include Hadrian and Qneiform. Slimmer AI also partners with founders to develop new ventures, offering both financial support and business expertise.

22

Offices:

Amsterdam

Groningen (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed

Check Size:

$1M - $20M

Industries:

FinTech, AI, Cybersecurity

Top investments in Netherlands:

Hadrian (
41)
, Qneiform (
31)
, Mika (
25)

Slingshot Ventures is a venture capital fund based in Amsterdam. They invest in startups and growth-stage businesses, with investments ranging from $200,000 to $10 million. Their focus includes sectors like ecommerce, manufacturing, and consumer goods. Notable investments include Space Goods, Wundermart, Wild, VanMoof, and Naduvi. Slingshot Ventures supports ambitious entrepreneurs, providing funding and active assistance to help them succeed.

21

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $20M

Industries:

Crypto & web3, Foodtech, CPG & Consumer Goods

Top investments in Netherlands:

VanMoof (
65)
, Space Goods (
37)
, Naduvi (
34)

Curiosity VC, based in Amsterdam, is a venture capital firm that supports early-stage European startups, particularly in AI software. They invest in seed, pre-seed, and series A stages across sectors like fintech, proptech, and business intelligence. Notable investments include Orq.ai, Version Lens, and Strise. Their mission is to help founders develop impactful technology that can change the world.

20

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $20M

Industries:

FinTech, Crypto & web3, AI

Top investments in Netherlands:

Neople (
48)
, Orq.ai (
41)
, Strise (
37)

Dutch Founders Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm.

19

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $20M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in Netherlands:

kennek (
48)
, Vamstar (
44)
, Smiler (
41)

Forward VC, based in The Hague, is a venture capital fund investing in early-stage companies with innovative solutions. They provide funding from $50,000 to $500,000, supporting sectors like technology, health, and consumer goods. Notable investments include Bits Technology, Uniify, and FoodDocs. Forward VC works with ambitious entrepreneurs to build successful companies while maintaining a professional and approachable style.

18

Offices:

The Hague (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $5M

Industries:

Health Tech, FinTech, Foodtech

Top investments in Netherlands:

Bits Technology (
37)
, FoodDocs (
28)
, Pipra (
25)

FORWARD.one is a venture capital fund based in Amsterdam that supports early-stage startups in industries such as tech, healthcare, and energy. Their investments range from seed to series E stages. They have backed companies like Aito, Sensorfact, and Nuventura, aiming to provide the capital and support needed for growth.

18

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series D, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $30M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Hardware

Top investments in Netherlands:

Nuventura (
52)
, Collo (
40)
, Aito (
34)

Pitchdrive is a venture capital fund based in Antwerp, focusing on early-stage European startups. They invest in sectors such as fintech, health tech, and artificial intelligence, providing support from pre-seed to series A stages. Notable portfolio companies include Silo Team and Version Lens. Founded by entrepreneurs, Pitchdrive uses a data-driven approach to meet the needs of founders and drive their success.

18

Offices:

Antwerp (HQ)

Amsterdam

Berlin

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Unknown

Check Size:

$500k - $20M

Industries:

Health Tech, FinTech, Crypto & web3

Top investments in Netherlands:

WAY.so (
39)
, Henchman (
33)
, Oper (
33)

Rockstart is a venture capital fund based in Amsterdam, investing in early-stage companies from pre-seed to Series B with check sizes ranging from €0 to €2,000,000. The fund focuses on energy, agri-food, and emerging technologies. Notable investments include Reduced, Dexter Energy Services, Soolutions, Klimate, and Lanterne. Rockstart empowers purpose-driven founders with funding, resources, and mentorship to grow their businesses.

18

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

Copenhagen

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $20M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in Netherlands:

Reduced (
44)
, Whatagraph (
34)
, Dexter Energy Services (
34)

Portugal Ventures is a venture capital fund based in Porto, specializing in early-stage startups. They focus on tech, life sciences, and tourism, particularly in areas such as privacy, security, and health tech. Investment sizes range from €50,000 to €1,500,000. Portugal Ventures has backed companies like Probely and Lovys. Their goal is to help Portuguese startups grow and succeed by providing essential capital and support at crucial early stages.

17

Offices:

Porto (HQ)

Lisbon

Amsterdam

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Unknown

Check Size:

$1M - $30M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in Netherlands:

Lovys (
52)
, Cleanwatts (
34)
, Probely (
34)

Inovo Venture Partners is a venture capital fund based in Warsaw. They invest $500,000 to $4,000,000 in early-stage and post-traction startups across various industries, including AI and health tech. Inovo supports companies from pre-seed to series B rounds. Notable investments include Fiat Republic and SunRoof. Their mission is to help startups scale and succeed.

17

Offices:

Warsaw (HQ)

Amsterdam

Luxembourg

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $50M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in Netherlands:

Packhelp (
44)
, Fiat Republic (
44)
, SunRoof (
41)

ACT Venture Partners is a venture capital fund based in Amsterdam. They invest in early-stage deep-tech startups, particularly those in manufacturing, AI, security, and developer tools. With investment amounts ranging from €0 to €1,000,000, they support companies like Ai Build, Rototip, and Picus Security.

17

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

London

Istanbul

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Unknown

Check Size:

$500k - $10M

Industries:

AI, Biotech, Cybersecurity

Top investments in Netherlands:

Ai Build (
44)
, Picus Security (
33)
, Rototip (
15)

SHIFT Invest, a venture capital fund based in Amsterdam, supports companies focused on sustainability and health. They provide investments ranging from €250,000 to €3 million for startups and growing companies in sectors like energy, fintech, robotics, and biotechnology. Notable investments include E-magy, 30MHz, and FononTech. Their mission is to foster innovation and growth in businesses striving for a better future.

16

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $20M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, FinTech, Agritech

Top investments in Netherlands:

Heex Technologies (
44)
, 30MHz (
34)
, E-magy (
34)

Shamrock Ventures, based in Amsterdam, is a venture capital fund supporting early-stage tech startups in seed, pre-seed, and series A. They invest between €100,000 and €250,000 in industries such as mobile apps and green tech. Notable investments include Pickler, Seenons, Peerby, Meteory, and Tap Electric. Their goal is to back innovative ideas that can create a better future across sectors like mobile, fintech, and food delivery.

14

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $20M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Edtech, FinTech

Top investments in Netherlands:

Seenons (
34)
, Peerby (
31)
, Pickler (
28)

Early Game Ventures is a Romania-based company.

13

Offices:

The Hague

Bucharest (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Unknown

Check Size:

$500k - $5M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in Netherlands:

Druid (
44)
, Bunnyshell (
21)
, Kinderpedia (
21)