Thuja Capital
Overview
Thuja Capital is an independent venture capital firm specialized in investing in early-stage medical product companies in the Netherlands and Belgium. The firm seeks to invest in medical devices, medical technology, diagnostics, therapeutics, medical foods & nutraceuticals, and digital health sectors. It aims is to leverage science with entrepreneurship and capital, in order to accelerate innovative, affordable medical products to patients.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstriVax | Aug 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Alesta Therapeutics | Jan 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Synerkine Pharma | Oct 2023 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| Cristal Therapeutics | Dec 2014 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Alveron Pharma | Dec 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Michel Briejer
Managing Partner
Eline van Beest
Operating Partner
Florian Ludwig
Venture Partner
Tyler F. Hayes
Principal
Nawal Bahia El I.
Member of the Investor Board (TCHF III)
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Thuja Capital based?
Thuja Capital is headquartered in Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
When was Thuja Capital founded?
Thuja Capital was founded in 2006.
How many portfolio companies does Thuja Capital have?
Thuja Capital has 14 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Thuja Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include AstriVax, Alesta Therapeutics, Synerkine Pharma, Cristal Therapeutics, Alveron Pharma.
What was Thuja Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Thuja Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Alesta Therapeutics in 2025.
What sectors does Thuja Capital focus on?
Thuja Capital focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Thuja Capital focus on?
Thuja Capital typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Thuja Capital's AUM?
Thuja Capital's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.