Second seed fund first close · Business services
Graduate Ventures secures around €100m at Seed II first close
The fund targets €125m to back technology startups emerging from Dutch academic institutions.
Graduate Ventures has launched its second seed fund with approximately €100 million in first-close commitments toward a €125 million target. Invest-NL committed €10 million; Oost NL and entrepreneurs including Frank Slootman, Michiel Muller, Jonas Ruyter and Peter Wennink also back the fund.
The fund will support early-stage companies linked to universities and university medical centres across the Netherlands. It focuses on AI, deep tech, health and climate technology, combining capital with access to experienced entrepreneurs and alumni.
Use of funds
Invest in Dutch university-linked early-stage technology companies
Funding history
Second seed fund first close · This round~€100M