ECFG Overview
Founded in 2007 and based in Eindhoven's Brainport region, ECFG focuses on accelerating the growth of promising companies through expertise, capital, and a robust network. Their third fund, Ventures III, closed in 2024 with €40 million to invest in innovative Dutch tech companies. ECFG offers minority stake investments ranging from €0.5 million to €4 million, primarily targeting B2B sectors such as high-tech manufacturing, agrotech, and ICT, with a preference for companies combining software and hardware. They provide both financial and strategic support to help companies achieve their growth ambitions.
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ECFG
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 1 / 14
Customer types
- B2B
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
Industries / verticals
- AgriTech / FoodTech
- Engineering / Manufacturing
- IT Infrastructure & Cloud
- MedTech & Devices
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Series A
First ticket size
€500,000 - €4,000,000
Contact information
Investment Director / partner
Ruben Baijens
Project Manager
Tanya Bakker
Managing Partner
Hans Bloemen
Senior Advisor
Hubert Bosch
Uitvoerend bestuurslid
Johan Dijk
How to approach funds like ECFG
When approaching ECFG, founders should highlight how their business leverages both software and hardware to address complex B2B challenges, especially in sectors like high-tech manufacturing or agrotech. Demonstrate a clear path to scalable growth and show how ECFG’s strategic support and network could accelerate your trajectory. Articulate your company’s unique position within the Dutch tech ecosystem and be prepared to discuss how a minority investment can catalyze your next phase of expansion.
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