ROM Utrecht Region Invests €2 Million to Boost Deep Tech Innovations
Utrecht, Friday, 14 February 2025.
ROM Utrecht Region invested €2 million in the VCC Deep Tech Fund, aiming to drive scientific and technological advancements addressing societal challenges within the Utrecht region.
Strategic Investment for Regional Growth
The investment, announced on February 13, 2025, marks ROM Utrecht Region’s first venture into fund investments, with the VCC Deep Tech Fund being managed by Value Creation Capital (VCC) in Bilthoven [1][3]. The fund currently supports six portfolio companies and aims to add six more, specifically targeting startups and scale-ups in the Utrecht region [1]. This strategic move aligns with ROM Utrecht Region’s focus on three major sectors: digital, health, and sustainability [1].
Experienced Management and Collaborative Approach
Value Creation Capital brings nearly two decades of experience in tech investments, as noted by Jeffrey Williams, Senior Investment Manager at ROM Utrecht Region: ‘VCC has almost twenty years of experience in investing in (deep)tech companies and a proven track record in recognizing promising technologies’ [1][3]. The fund has already attracted other significant investors, including Invest-NL, Oost NL, and leading tech investors, with fundraising expected to complete by mid-2025 [1].
Bridging the Innovation Funding Gap
This investment represents a significant milestone for ROM Utrecht Region, as emphasized by Fund Manager Edgard Creemers: ‘For ROM, this investment marks a new milestone through a first investment in a fund. VCC has distinguished itself in the past through its results and knowledge of the market’ [1][3]. The initiative aims to bridge the funding gap for deep tech startups, enabling them to scale effectively and enter the market [3].
Future Growth and Regional Impact
ROM Utrecht Region has ambitious plans for 2025, aiming to complete at least four fund investments throughout the year [1][3]. Through its various funds, including the Vroege Fase Financiering (VFF) Fund, the Healthy Urban Living Proof of Concept Fund (POC), and the Participation Fund, ROM continues to strengthen its position as a social investor focused on increasing capital access for innovative companies in the region [1][3].