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University of Groningen

University of Groningen

Groningenrug.nl

Overview

University of Groningen is a public research university that acts as an investor in spin-offs and startups through its technology transfer office and associated venture capital funds, such as Carduso Capital and RUG Ventures.

Year Founded

1614

Portfolio Companies

5

Website

rug.nl

Investments

University of Groningen investments
CompanyDateStageLead
BioBTXMar 2020GrantCo-investor
EV BiotechMar 2023Seed-
QDI SystemsJan 2024Series A-
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Key People

Femke Kramer

co-founder and academic lead of Environmental Humanities Network Groningen, Senior lecturer universitair docent

Theo van der Zee

Managing Director Co-founder

Thomas Freese

Sustainable Research Certification, Green Labs UG, Co-founder Of Green Labs UG

ESCAPE EU

Partner

Cristóbal Bertoglio

Associate Professor - Chair Of Data-driven Mathematical Modeling, Principal Investigator - ERC Starting Grant

Henderikus Knegtering

Principal Investigator

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Sector & Stage Mix

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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 University of Groningen based?

University of Groningen is headquartered in Groningen, Netherlands.

When was University of Groningen founded?

University of Groningen was founded in 1614.

How many portfolio companies does University of Groningen have?

University of Groningen has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in University of Groningen's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include BioBTX, EV Biotech, QDI Systems.

What was University of Groningen's most recent investment shown here?

University of Groningen's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in QDI Systems in 2024.

What sectors does University of Groningen focus on?

University of Groningen focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences.

What company stages does University of Groningen focus on?

University of Groningen typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersGroningen
Year Founded1614

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