Carduso Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative technology companies with strong ties to the University of Groningen (UG), the University Medical Centre Groningen (UMCG), and their affiliates. The firm focuses on early-stage spin-offs, start-ups, and established companies expanding on the technological expertise of these institutions. Their investment themes include Life Sciences/Healthy Ageing, Energy, and Sustainable Society. Carduso Capital aims for long-term collaborations, facilitating multiple investment rounds either independently or alongside co-investors, and supports entrepreneurs in realizing their plans while delivering attractive returns to investors.
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Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€100,000 - €4,500,000
When approaching Carduso Capital, founders should highlight deep connections to the Groningen academic ecosystem and demonstrate how their technology leverages unique institutional research or IP. Emphasize the scalability and societal impact of your solution, particularly if it addresses challenges in life sciences, energy, or sustainability. Articulate a clear path for collaboration with university resources and show readiness for a long-term partnership that may involve staged funding and co-investment opportunities.
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