Positron Ventures
Overview
Positron Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, dedicated to supporting European scientist-entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions to global challenges, particularly in the realm of planetary health. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, primarily at the pre-seed and seed stages, providing both capital and operational support to help these entrepreneurs bring their scientific breakthroughs to market. The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying and backing teams from the outset, offering support across all aspects of building a company. Positron Ventures is particularly interested in sectors such as technology, healthcare, energy, environmental services, biotechnology, chemicals, materials science, agriculture, food and beverage, consumer goods, industrial manufacturing, logistics, transportation, telecommunications, media, entertainment, education, financial services, real estate, and retail. The firm has a strong geographical focus on Europe, with investments in countries including the Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Austria, Luxembourg, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria. Positron Ventures has a track record of investing in companies like Qu&Co, a leading European quantum computational software developer, and CellX Biosolutions, which offers sustainable solutions for breaking down persistent chemical pollutants. The firm's approach is to be the first believers and investors in these ventures, providing not only funding but also guidance and support to tackle global challenges. By proactively conducting deep dives into scientific niches, Positron Ventures ensures a thorough understanding of the state of science in each field they invest in, enabling them to make informed and impactful investment decisions.
Investment Focus
- Innovative solutions addressing global challenges
- Strong scientific foundation
- Scalable business model
- Experienced founding team
- Commitment to sustainability and planetary health
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Positron Ventures
What sectors does Positron Ventures invest in?
Positron Ventures invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Positron Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Positron Ventures invest at?
Positron Ventures backs companies at Pre-Seed and Seed, writing cheques of 500K - 5M.
Which regions does Positron Ventures invest in?
Positron Ventures invests across United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Denmark and Switzerland.
Who are the partners at Positron Ventures?
Team members listed for Positron Ventures include Gijs Van (Founding Partner) and Joseph Peeraer (Founding Partner).
What companies has Positron Ventures invested in?
Positron Ventures's portfolio includes CellX Biosolutions and Qu&Co.
How do I contact Positron Ventures?
Positron Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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