Dutch Security TechFund

Overview

Dutch Security TechFund is a venture capital fund focusing on cybersecurity and IoT security solutions in the Netherlands. The fund targets early-stage companies, start-ups, and later-stage companies operating in these sectors. It was launched by TIIN Capital in 2018 to address the need for innovation in cybersecurity and IoT-secured solutions in the Netherlands. TIIN Capital, as the fund manager, has extensive experience supporting technology firms with capital, knowledge, and networks. This experience, combined with connections to regional and other investors, such as the Groningen Investment Fund, cyber-tech specialists in an Advisory Board, and contacts developed with The Hague Security Delta, the European cybersecurity community in Brussels, and the cyber-tech hub in Tel Aviv, makes this fund an active partner in the cybersecurity ecosystem. This ecosystem provides sector knowledge, talent, and access to the market. The fund invests between €250,000 and €5 million, depending on the stage of the company. The fund's focus is on companies with the right people, the right product, the right strategy, and the right process for success. In addition to capital, the fund offers full dedication and support to achieve success. Each company has its own unique path to success, and therefore, the support is always tailored to the company's needs. The fund's investment philosophy is to help and support promising start-ups and scale-ups in organizing their growth process and strategy. The fund believes in creating awareness of the importance of data security and cybersecurity in the Netherlands and around the world. The fund aims to help create a secure society where profitable companies play a continuous role. The fund's investment requirements include teams with a vision and specific qualities. The fund managers are looking for companies with the right people, the right product, the right strategy, and the right process for success. The fund's investments start at approximately €250,000 for early-stage companies and range up to €5 million for later-stage companies. The fund's portfolio includes companies such as BreachLock, a Pen Testing Platform, in which TIIN Capital's Dutch Security TechFund invested $3 million in March 2022. Fund managers include Olivier de Koste, Marie Weijler, Roel Reijnen, Maarten Derks, Bart Houlleberghs, Michael Lucassen, and Reinout vander Meûlen.

Investment Focus

• Teams with a vision and specific qualities
• Companies with the right people, product, strategy, and process for success

Portfolio Companies