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SecFund is a €100 million Dutch government-backed investment fund established by the Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy and the nine regional development agencies (ROMs) united in ROM-Nederland, managed by the Brabant Development Agency (BOM). The fund provides early-stage financing of €150,000 to €5 million per company to Dutch startups, scale-ups, and innovative SMEs developing dual-use solutions—technologies or products that can be applied in both civilian and military/defence contexts. SecFund always co-invests alongside private investors on identical terms, financing up to 50% of the total investment need, thereby strengthening market dynamics and increasing the availability of risk capital for defence-related technologies. Priority technology areas include advanced communications, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, space materials, and medical applications.
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“In just one year, SecFund has demonstrated that targeted early-stage investments in dual-use technologies can truly make a difference. Together with co-investors, we have supported six companies and continue to see a strong pipeline of high-quality propositions from across the Netherlands. This confirms that business-driven innovation is a crucial engine for both our resilience and our economy.”
“Over the past year, SecFund has proven to be more than just a financing instrument. It has not only helped companies accelerate innovation, but has also stimulated the wider financing market. Its impact has exceeded our initial expectations.”
“With the SecFund, we are truly at the forefront of innovation in the region. Many start-ups are unable to get funding for their capital-intensive activities from regular funds. Defense is still a somewhat sensitive area and dual use is still unclear. A SecFund is needed to give the startups' innovations a boost.”
Team
Marieke Huis in 't Veld
Strategist & Corporate Secretary
Mariëlle van Bijsterveld
Program Manager NATO DIANA Accelerator / Venture Developer Key Technologies
Roland Grimm
Programme Manager
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| P-X Systems | Seed | — | 2026-06-03 |
| Fiducial | Seed | $2m | 2026-05-05 |
| Emproof | Seed | — | 2026-03-03 |
| Touchwaves | Pre-Seed | $2m | 2026-01-13 |
| Arceon | Seed | — | 2025-12-11 |
| LiveDrop | Seed | $3m | 2025-06-19 |
| Tective Robotics | Pre-Seed | — | 2025-04-02 |
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