UtrechtInc · Community · Investors & Funding

The right funding at the right time

We connect our portfolio startups with a curated network of investors, funds, angel platforms, and public financing – at the right stage of growth.

FOR STARTUPS

Secure the right funding

At UtrechtInc, we guide startups through the complex world of finance – connecting them with the right investors and helping them explore every funding route available. We leverage our extensive network of both formal and informal investors, and assist in finding options that fit your stage, sector, and vision: from loans that let you grow without giving up equity, to grants for R&D, to subsidies that lower operational costs.

Are you a startup in our programme? Talk to your programme manager about which funding routes make sense for your stage.

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FOR INVESTORS

Access curated deal flow from UtrechtInc

UtrechtInc works with a curated community of formal and informal investors – angels, funds, and regional partners – who share our belief in the strength of Utrecht’s startup ecosystem. Our portfolio spans deep tech, life sciences, sustainability, and SaaS, with startups emerging from Utrecht University, UMC Utrecht, and Hogeschool Utrecht. If you’re looking for early-stage deal flow from a top-10 European incubator, we’d love to connect.

Interested in our portfolio companies? Let’s talk.

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Types of funding available

Not all capital is equal. Here’s an overview of the main funding routes we help our startups explore.

Angel investors

Individual investors who bring both capital and expertise at an early stage, often through platforms like Leapfunder or Money Meets Ideas.

Equity investment

Angel investors or venture capital in exchange for shares. Brings capital plus strategic value, networks, and credibility.

Grants & subsidies

Non-dilutive public funding for R&D, innovation, and sustainability. Common sources include the EU, RVO, and regional programmes.

Startup loans

Debt financing that lets you scale while retaining ownership. Suitable for startups with early revenue or validated product-market fit.

Some of our partners