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Utrecht Health Seed Fund

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Utrecht Health Seed Fund

Investment fund for science-based startups in Life Sciences, Health and Sustainability.

Utrecht

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Location
Utrecht
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Who they are

About

Utrecht Holdings Seed Fund is a Netherlands-based investment fund that focuses on early-stage science-based startups, particularly within Life Sciences/MedTech, Digital Innovation, and Sustainability sectors. Managed by Utrecht Holdings, the fund reflects the research priorities of Utrecht University and University Medical Centre Utrecht. Its core mission is to amplify the societal impact of scientific research by investing in innovations linked to these academic institutions. The fund provides financial backing tailored to support the growth and scaling of promising startups. The predecessor, Utrecht Health Seed Fund (UHSF I), concluded its investment phase in December 2023, having deployed €5.4 million.

Investment profile
Investment thesis
The Utrecht Holdings Seed Fund strategically invests in science-based startups that originate from, or are closely linked to, Utrecht University and University Medical Centre Utrecht. Investment decisions are primarily driven by the potential for scientific research to generate broader societal impact. The fund targets early-stage innovations across Life Sciences/MedTech, Digital Innovation, and Sustainability. For health-focused ventures, they emphasize strong scientific validation, a clear path to clinical impact, and alignment with the Dutch health innovation ecosystem.
Ticket size
€100K - €300K (first round average)
Sweet spot
Science-based startups in Life Sciences/MedTech, Digital Innovation and Sustainability, emerging from or linked to Utrecht University and UMCU, in early stages (TRL 2-7).
What they add
Financial backing, Focus on science-based innovations, Connection to Utrecht University and UMCU research, Support for scaling up, Emphasis on translational potential and clinical impact, Co-investment opportunities
Stages
Pre-seed · Seed · Early-stage · Series A · Series B
Geographic focus
Netherlands · specifically Utrecht province
Portfolio companies
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