University of Groningen
Overview
University of Groningen is a public research university that acts as an investor in spin-offs and startups through its technology transfer office and associated venture capital funds, such as Carduso Capital and RUG Ventures.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| BioBTX | Mar 2020 | Grant | Co-investor |
| EV Biotech | Mar 2023 | Seed | - |
| QDI Systems | Jan 2024 | Series A | - |
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Key People
Femke Kramer
co-founder and academic lead of Environmental Humanities Network Groningen, Senior lecturer universitair docent
Theo van der Zee
Managing Director Co-founder
Thomas Freese
Sustainable Research Certification, Green Labs UG, Co-founder Of Green Labs UG
ESCAPE EU
Partner
Cristóbal Bertoglio
Associate Professor - Chair Of Data-driven Mathematical Modeling, Principal Investigator - ERC Starting Grant
Henderikus Knegtering
Principal Investigator
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is University of Groningen based?
University of Groningen is headquartered in Groningen, Netherlands.
When was University of Groningen founded?
University of Groningen was founded in 1614.
How many portfolio companies does University of Groningen have?
University of Groningen has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in University of Groningen's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include BioBTX, EV Biotech, QDI Systems.
What was University of Groningen's most recent investment shown here?
University of Groningen's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in QDI Systems in 2024.
What sectors does University of Groningen focus on?
University of Groningen focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does University of Groningen focus on?
University of Groningen typically invests at the Early stage.