RuG Ventures
Overview
RuG Ventures is the investment fund of the University of Groningen. It invests in scalable startups and spin-offs from the University of Groningen and the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG).
Portfolio Companies
7
Website
rugventures.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Grazer | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| Sencilia B.V. | Sep 2021 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| ViciniVax BV | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| EV Biotech | Mar 2025 | VC Round | Lead |
| Ancora Health | Feb 2022 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is RuG Ventures based?
RuG Ventures is headquartered in Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.
When was RuG Ventures founded?
Founding year information for RuG Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does RuG Ventures have?
RuG Ventures has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in RuG Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ocean Grazer, Sencilia B.V., ViciniVax BV, EV Biotech, Ancora Health.
What was RuG Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
RuG Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in EV Biotech in 2025.
What sectors does RuG Ventures focus on?
RuG Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does RuG Ventures focus on?
RuG Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.