Capital
You are an ambitious entrepreneur and you need capital to realise your plans. But where do you start?
In Groningen there are several options to get your business funded. Suitable for early stage (academic) innovations, startups and fast growing scale ups. There are many options available such as angel investors, venture capital, loans and subsidy programs (find links below).
Founded in Groningen wants to provide insight in the Groningen funding ecosystem. We are well connected and can help you to look in the right direction for funding.

Partners / Investors

NOM
NOM is your first port of call for everything you need to know, from legal and financial matters to exploring the possibilities within your market and finding the right workforce. Read more

Triade
Triade (founded by the UMCG) thinks along with knowledge-intensive / innovative ideas, in an early phase, with an entrepreneurial spirit, always together

RUG Holding
Are you a scientist who works in the north of The Netherlands and want to start your own business? RUG Houdstermaatschappij BV will provide you with knowledge, experience and entrepreneurial support.

Carduso Capital
Carduso Capital wants to increase the value creation and transformation of knowledge into profitable technology companies.

G-Force
G-Force is the driving force behind your company. We actively think along, help you refine your ideas and help with seed capital.

Boost-Up
Boost-up Groningen offers the help of more than 50 experienced entrepreneurs.

Flinc
Do you need money to successfully execute your innovative plans or growth ambitions? We can help you find investors, thanks to our experience and our extensive network of investment professionals.

Golden Egg Check
Golden Egg Check is an online tool to assess the potential, feasibility and investor readiness of companies. We use the perspective of venture capital investors for this.

RVO
The RVO aims to facilitate entrepreneurship, improve collaborations, strengthen positions and help realize national and international ambitions with funding, networking, know-how and compliance with laws and regulations.

SNN
SNN grants subsidies for startup, scale-up, and SME innovation in Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe.

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