henQ
Overview
henQ is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early-stage B2B software startups across Europe. They are known for backing companies that are considered unconventional or "odd ones out" in their markets. henQ offers investment tickets ranging from €1M to €10M and takes a unique approach by not requiring startups to build traditional decks or models. Instead, they focus on meaningful conversations and fast decision-making. henQ is dedicated to providing deep support post-investment, ensuring startups grow efficiently and effectively.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mews | Dec 2022 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Tomorro | Mar 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| CloudTalk | Jan 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Djust | Oct 2025 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| Modash | Oct 2024 | Series A | Lead |
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Key People
Olaf Zilkens
Venture Partner
Jan Andriessen
Partner
Mick Mackaay
Partner & CFO
Rob Rousseau
Principal
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is henQ based?
henQ is headquartered in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
When was henQ founded?
henQ was founded in 2004.
How many portfolio companies does henQ have?
henQ has 25 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in henQ's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Mews, Tomorro, CloudTalk, Djust, Modash.
What was henQ's most recent investment shown here?
henQ's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Djust in 2025.
What sectors does henQ focus on?
henQ focuses on Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech.
What company stages does henQ focus on?
henQ typically invests at the Early stage.
What is henQ's AUM?
henQ's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.