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About
Navus Ventures is a family-funded venture capital firm based in Maassluis, Netherlands. They focus on high-tech companies that drive sustainable transitions in the food and energy sectors, providing financial support, knowledge, and networking opportunities to foster the long-term development of sustainable businesses. As an active shareholder, Navus Ventures supports portfolio companies by sharing knowledge, networks, and experience, drawing on the Lely family's longstanding history in high-tech product development and successful market entry of innovations. They invest in early-stage companies (pre-seed to Series B) with a focus on unique high-tech, hardware, and software solutions for businesses in the food and/or energy sectors.
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Q&A
- What is Navus Ventures' primary investment focus?
- Navus Ventures focuses on high-tech and sustainable start-ups and scale-ups, primarily in the food and energy sectors. The firm is backed by a family office linked to Lely, an agricultural technology company.
- When was Navus Ventures established?
- Navus Ventures was established in 2013.
- What is a notable characteristic of Navus Ventures' investment strategy as a family-funded VC?
- As a family-funded VC, Navus Ventures is not bound by fixed entry or exit timelines and can hold investments for longer periods when appropriate. They invest in traditional venture capital structures and through flexible arrangements.
- What kind of role does Navus Ventures typically take in its portfolio companies?
- Navus Ventures typically takes an active shareholder role, supporting portfolio companies on strategic and operational matters.
- Which company is a notable portfolio company for Navus Ventures?
- A notable portfolio company for Navus Ventures is MetoMotion, which develops robotic systems for greenhouses.
- In which sector has Navus Ventures made investments?
- Navus Ventures has made investments in the Agriculture & Food Technologies sector, as seen with their investment in MetoMotion.
- When did Navus Ventures make its most recent recorded investment?
- Navus Ventures made its most recent recorded investment in September 2021.
- What is the typical investment range for Navus Ventures?
- Navus Ventures' investment range is $5M.
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| Legal name | Navus Ventures B.V. |
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| Founded | 2013 |