Multi-stage VC, Amsterdam

INKEF Capital

Venture capital firm · Amsterdam · Founded 2010

Quick read

INKEF Capital is a multi-stage VC firm founded in 2010, headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Originally backed by Dutch pension fund ABP with €500M under management, it's one of the largest VC funds in the Netherlands. It writes patient, long-term cheques into early-stage European technology and healthcare companies, typically leading or participating at Series A.

Key facts

Founded
2010
Employees
7-10
Sectors
healthcare, enterprise, fintech, biotech
Website
www.inkef.com

Investment thesis

INKEF backs early-stage European companies in technology and healthcare — including therapeutics, digital health, medtech, fintech, and enterprise software — typically at Series A, with the capacity to support companies through multiple rounds up to IPO. It takes a patient, long-term approach, often as a lead or co-lead investor.

Recent activity

  • Mar 2026investment
    Inkef participated in Silverflow's $40M Series B alongside Crane, Coatue, Rabo Investments, Picus Capital, and others. Silverflow is approaching one billion transactions annually. tracxn.com
  • May 2025leadership
    Simone Botti departed Inkef Capital's healthcare investing team, which he had joined five years prior and led since 2023. cbinsights.com
  • Sep 2025investment
    Paerel Investment and Icecat Capital acquired a 20% stake in NPEX from Inkef Capital. tracxn.com
  • undatedpress
    Calypso Biotech, a Dutch Inkef portfolio company, agreed to be acquired by Novartis for up to $425M, with $250M upfront. linkedin.com
  • Sep 2025investment
    Paerel Investment and Icecat Capital acquired 20% of INKEF's stake in NPEX, the Dutch securities exchange platform. tracxn.com
  • May 2025investment
    Salvia BioElectronics closed a $60M round to develop a migraine implant; INKEF participated alongside Innovation Industries, Invest-NL, and the European Commission. tracxn.com
  • Nov 2023investment
    Amsterdam fintech Silverflow raised €15M in a round that included INKEF alongside Global Paytech Ventures and Picus Capital. tracxn.com
  • Nov 2023investment
    NMD Pharma closed a €75M Series B with Novo Holdings, Lundbeck Foundation, and INKEF among the investors. tracxn.com
  • 2023fundraise
    Founding LP ABP, the Dutch pension fund, stopped making new commitments to INKEF to redirect capital toward climate initiatives. Existing fund commitments remain intact through at least 2028. startupintros.com
  • Mar 2026investment
    Silverflow closed a $40M Series B with INKEF Capital participating alongside Crane Venture Partners, Coatue, and Rabo Investments. tracxn.com
  • May 2025leadership
    Simone Botti departed INKEF Capital's healthcare investing team, which he had led since 2023 after joining five years prior. cbinsights.com
  • Sep 2025investment
    Paerel Investment and Icecat Capital acquired approximately 20% of INKEF's stake in NPEX, The Hague-based SME stock exchange platform. siliconcanals.com

Notable investments

Key people

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  • Reitze Douma · Managing Partner
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  • Thijs Tervaert · Partner
  • Robert Jan Galema · Managing Partner
  • Roel Bulthuis · Managing Partner, Life Sciences
  • Corné Jansen · Partner

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Frequently asked

What is INKEF Capital?+

INKEF Capital is a multi-stage VC firm founded in 2010, headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Originally backed by Dutch pension fund ABP with €500M under management, it's one of the largest VC funds in the Netherlands.

Where is INKEF Capital headquartered?+

INKEF Capital is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

When was INKEF Capital founded?+

INKEF Capital was founded in 2010.

What sectors does INKEF Capital invest in?+

INKEF Capital focuses on healthcare, enterprise, fintech, biotech. They primarily invest in these sectors.

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