• Aurea Imaging

  Participated · Series A · Jul 2024

  Aurea develops TreeScout, a tractor-mounted sensor system that scores individual trees for parameters such as blossom density and vigor and generates digital prescription maps for machinery. The TreeScout enables tree-level execution of farm applications throughout the season, allowing custom treatments to replace conventional full-field applications. The company reports yield increases of up to EUR 3,500 per hectare and labor and agrochemical savings of up to 90%. Aurea closed a EUR 2.8 million Series A to scale deployments of TreeScout and to fund continued development of new applications. To align with this focus, founder Bert Rijk will become Chief Product Officer and co-founder Joost Hazelhoff will take on the role of CEO. Aurea was founded in 2016 and is based in Utrecht, Netherlands.

• VRelax

  Participated · Seed · Jun 2024

  VRelax offers a Virtual Reality application designed to provide immediate relaxation and distraction for stress, burnout, anxiety, gloom and physical discomfort or medical procedures. The app provides numerous lifelike VR environments with crafted virtual interactions and exercises aimed at relaxation and distraction. VRelax developed the product in collaboration with patients, healthcare professionals and clinicians and offers customization; the company positions the solution as affordable and scalable for healthcare providers. It serves over 200 customers across mental health institutions, long-term care facilities and hospitals. The company has established a presence in Sweden, Belgium, England, Ireland, Germany, South Korea, Canada and the United States and is conducting collaborative scientific research with organisations there. VRelax plans to accelerate growth in the Netherlands and expand internationally, including strengthening its Sales and Customer Success teams.

• Polytag

  Participated · Equity · May 2024

  Polytag develops a tag-and-trace barcode platform that uses GS1 Digital Link QR Codes to allow brand owners and retailers in food and beverage to track packaging from labeling to scanning at recycling centres. The product combines in-house designed hardware and software and is being trialled with Ocado, Co‑op, Arla, Aldi and Biffa. The company has industry backing and support from the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Broughton. Polytag has now raised £2.85m to fund growth of its technology and to scale its resources. CEO Alice Rackley said the funds will be used to invest further in technology and staff to accelerate growth while improving recycling rates and circularity. Collateral Good and Knop Ventures are named venture backers supporting the company alongside angel investors.

No current team members are available.