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imec

Driving deep-tech innovation through venture capital and acceleration.

Eindhoven

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Who they are

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Imec is a world-leading independent nanoelectronics R&D hub that combines nanotech expertise with data and AI to create applications for a smarter future. They support tech entrepreneurs through a comprehensive venturing ecosystem, providing funds and specialized knowledge. This ecosystem includes the imec.istart accelerator program, which offers pre-seed funding and tailored support to Netherlands-based tech startups. Additionally, imec manages imec.xpand, an independently managed €400M venture capital fund specifically focused on deep-tech ventures.

Investment profile
Investment thesis
Imec's core investment thesis revolves around fostering deep-tech innovation by effectively managing both technological and market risks. They seek to invest in companies driving deep-tech disruption, offering access to imec's extensive knowledge and infrastructure in semiconductors, nanotechnologies, and smart systems. This approach aims to maximize returns for both visionary investors and entrepreneurs.
Ticket size
€100,000 - €250,000 (initial pre-seed, with potential for additional investment), participates in larger Series A and B rounds
Sweet spot
Tech product (software or hardware, deeptech or shallowtech) with a working proof of concept, a complementary founding team, and headquarters in the Netherlands (for imec.istart). Focus on deep-tech disruption leveraging imec's unique knowledge and infrastructure.
What they add
Pre-seed funding, tailored support and coaching, access to a network of 100+ experienced experts and mentors, access to a broad investor ecosystem, potential for follow-on funding (Series A and B), access to imec's unique knowledge and infrastructure.
Stages
Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B
Geographic focus
Netherlands · Europe
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