Dutch VC Firm TIN Capital Secures €15M for Cybersecurity Innovation

2025-05-13 data

Amsterdam, Tuesday, 13 May 2025.
Amsterdam’s TIN Capital raises €15 million for its European Cyber Tech Fund V, highlighting the Netherlands’ leadership in digital security amid growing geopolitical tensions and cybersecurity threats.

Strategic Investment for European Cybersecurity

Amsterdam-based TIN Capital, established in 1998, has successfully secured an additional €15 million for its European Cyber Tech Fund V, with the fund’s total target now exceeding €80 million [1][2]. The funding round, announced on May 12, 2025, has garnered support from prominent public investors including Invest-NL, InnovationQuarter, and ROM Regio Utrecht, alongside various private investors and family offices from the Netherlands [3].

Building on a Legacy of Cybersecurity Excellence

Since focusing exclusively on cybersecurity investments in 2018, TIN Capital has established itself as a cornerstone investor in European digital security [1]. The firm’s portfolio showcases successful investments in leading companies such as SignPath, BreachLock, Eye Security, EGERIE, and EclectiqIQ [2]. The fund’s investment strategy specifically targets companies at Series A and B funding stages, focusing on scalable technologies with strong intellectual property and global expansion potential [2].

Strategic Response to Growing Digital Threats

The urgency of this investment is underscored by Johan Stins of Invest-NL, who emphasizes that ‘The geopolitical climate and increasing digital threats make it essential for Europe to strive for technological autonomy’ [3]. This sentiment is echoed in the fund’s strategic focus on cybersecurity, IoT Security, Privacy Enhancing Technologies, and Cyber Liability InsurTech [1]. The initiative is particularly significant within the Netherlands’ broader security ecosystem, which currently encompasses over 300 companies, governmental organizations, and knowledge institutions working collaboratively since 2013 [6].

Regional Impact and Future Prospects

The fund aims to invest in 12 startups with the potential to become segment leaders [1]. As highlighted by Jeffrey Williams from ROM Regio Utrecht, the Utrecht Region’s central location, strong knowledge institutions, and growing cluster of companies and talent position it as a natural driver of digital resilience [3]. Michael Lucassen, Managing Partner at TIN Capital, emphasizes that this investment will help build strong European cybersecurity champions, reinforcing the Netherlands’ position as a leader in making Europe more secure [1][3].

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Innovation Cybersecurity