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HighTechXL

HighTechXL

Overview

HighTechXL is a Netherlands-based deep-tech venture builder that builds companies by combining technologies from research partners like CERN and ESA with entrepreneurial teams.

Year Founded

2015

Portfolio Companies

12

Investments

HighTechXL investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ULUMay 2015SeedCo-investor
Aircision Technologies B.V.-AcceleratorCo-investor
Brite SolarJun 2015AcceleratorCo-investor
AlphaBeatsOct 2024SeedCo-investor
Bambi Medical-Pre SeedCo-investor
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Key People

Andreas Metskas

Early Stage Founder

Dessislava Nikolova

Early-Stage Startup Founder

MSc David Molenaar

Co-founder (Cohort Member HighTechXL, Fall 2025)

Ron Pluut

Co-Founder

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Sector & Stage Mix

Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is HighTechXL based?

HighTechXL is headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

When was HighTechXL founded?

HighTechXL was founded in 2015.

How many portfolio companies does HighTechXL have?

HighTechXL has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in HighTechXL's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include ULU, Aircision Technologies B.V., Brite Solar, AlphaBeats, Bambi Medical.

What was HighTechXL's most recent investment shown here?

HighTechXL's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in AlphaBeats in 2024.

What sectors does HighTechXL focus on?

HighTechXL focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce.

What company stages does HighTechXL focus on?

HighTechXL typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersEindhoven
Year Founded2015

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