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.
We select high tech and deeptech companies that have a new developed technology. The Connector adds most value for companies whose founders are looking to raise >€2MIL within the next 18 months and want to expand their markets and grow internationally. We onboard new ventures on a rolling basis.
Apply in case you are a deeptech venture that:
After your application an international jury of Deeptech experts and investors will assess your fit with the Connector and community based on the following aspects: Team | Scalability | Market readiness | IP and/or uniqueness of the technology | Investability
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.
What profile data is shared with investors?
Within the Connector we share your profile with investors that match your industry and ticket size. If the investors sees a match we share additional information such as your pitch deck.
How do I update my deal progress, or share any other relevant information?
In case you are making progress or if there are changes we should be aware of, please share this with us via connector@techleap.nl
How often are new investors added to the Connector?
Investors are contacted and added to the Connector on a rolling basis. With every new industry or company, a new outreach is done. Do you have any investor suggestions? Feel free to contact us via connector@techleap.nl
What happens if an investor is interested in my company?
After we have shared your company profile with the investor and they are interested, they will reach out to you directly.
How can I meet fellow founders and investors?
We organize 6 capital knowledge events per year where you can meet one of our investors and like-minded entrepreneurs. In addition we organize our annual deeptech capital event in which you have an additional opportunity to meet, maintain and build relations with (inter)national deeptech investors.
How can I attend the knowledge events?
We will invite all of the ventures part of our network by email and share a calendar invite with you.
What topics are discussed at the knowledge events?
How to internally prepare for investment (pitch deck, story telling, strategy and captable restructuring), investor insights (understanding the investor’s perspective, insights on fund structure, available funding and fund timeline), demystifying fundraising (negotiation dynamics, dealterm understanding and guidance, types of funding), market insights (current trends, international insights).
Is there also a specific investor focused event?
Yes, Techleap organizes an annual deeptech capital event where investors can meet other investors to enable co-investments. Connector founders are also invited here. Once you are part of our network you will be invited per email.
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.
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.
