Starterslift

Starterslift Investments is a pre-seed fund dedicated to supporting knowledge-intensive startups originating from or located in the Dutch province of North Brabant. Established in 2006, the fund provides crucial early-stage financing, primarily through loans, to students and employees of partner higher education institutions like Tilburg University, Avans Hogeschool, Breda University of Applied Sciences, and Fontys Hogescholen, as well as other eligible startups in the region. The fund operates by offering non-equity financing, allowing founders to retain full ownership, and plays an active role in connecting startups with a broad ecosystem of knowledge, facilities, and networks through collaborations with regional development agencies and educational partners.