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Ten years of UNIIQ: a decade of early-stage innovation financing 11 February 2026 / in news , Nieuws Specialist in early-stage financing announces its 100th investment UNIIQ is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and marks the occasion with its 100th investment. Over the past decade, UNIIQ has grown into the leading specialist in early-stage financing in Zuid-Holland and the Netherlands, investing in startups operating in the most high-risk phase of their development: from idea to first market application. With more than 100 investments and over 1,500 jobs created, UNIIQ underscores the importance of early engagement and a successful pathway towards follow-on funding. A decade in the books: the focus on the earliest stages translates into demonstrable results. A trusted player in early-stage financing This focus on the earliest stages translates into demonstrable results. Every euro invested by UNIIQ now generates more than €13 in follow-on investments. In total, UNIIQ-backed companies have raised over €328 million in subsequent funding. Moreover, around 80% of these companies succeed in securing a follow-on funding round within three years and continue to grow successfully. UNIIQ primarily targets research-driven startups with complex technologies, often originating from knowledge institutions and active in sectors such as life sciences, deep tech and high-tech industry. The fund succeeds in linking technological innovation with societal relevance and commercial viability, making UNIIQ a key player in the early stages of innovation in the Netherlands. Without UNIIQ, no substance to build on In the early phase, young founding teams face fundamental decisions around team composition, organisational structure, financing and strategic focus. It is precisely at this stage that UNIIQ is actively involved. The fund supports founders throughout their growth journey through intensive coaching, consultation sessions and substanti...