Techleap is on a mission to close the funding gap in deeptech by bringing together the best Dutch deeptech companies and top tier investors, which unites the capital and knowledge necessary to build the future. We empower the ecosystem through dynamic online and offline connections for deeptech ventures looking for ticket sizes of 2 million euro and above. It is our vision to be the leading Dutch Capital Catalyst for impactful deeptech investments.
As an investor, being part of our curated network will offer you visibility on high potential Dutch deeptech companies and co-investors. It will allow you to build and nurture these relationships, both on- and offline.
Apply in case you are a deeptech investor that:
The first step to becoming part of our network is by signing up below. The Connector team, together with an investor committee will assess our combined fit and we will reach out to you for an introduction call. When the fit is clear on both sides, you will be part of our network and receive bi-monthly to quarterly insights from us. These insights consist of an overview of relevant ventures and information about events coming up to meet new ventures and potential co-investors.
What is considered a deeptech venture?
Deep tech ventures or also known as knowledge-intensive ventures in the academic world are companies that leverage new technologies. These ventures can come directly from universities or they are spun off from existing companies and research organisations. Deep tech ventures have high potential due to their breakthrough science thus having the potential to revolutionise the industry by creating new industry verticals; examples of these are photonics technologies which created solar-powered transportation and artificial intelligence which accelerated automatisation and processes. However, they are also characterised as capital intensive and risky due to their longer runaway to market application.
Can ventures reach out to me?
No, you receive an overview of companies that are relevant to you, but they don’t see your profile. This provides you with the opportunity to reach out to them when it suits you. In addition, you have the chance of meeting the ventures of our network via the real-life events we host.
I’m an angel, can I also join?
No, unfortunately not yet. However, please do contact us if interested by mailing to connector@techleap.nl as we are exploring the possibility.
Techleap is a non-profit organisation, funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, helping to quantify and accelerate the tech-ecosystem of the Netherlands. Constantijn van Oranje is Special Envoy of Techleap.
