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23 April 2026

Value Factory invests in Foamlab to accelerate the circular materials transition

Value Factory Ventures invests in Foamlab, a spin-off from Delft University of Technology developing a new generation of bio-based foam materials.…
3 March 2026

Value Factory invests in Agro4all to scale its integrated crop protection platform

Value Factory invests in Agro4all, the digital platform for advice, registration, and compliance of crop protection products. With this investment, we…
3 March 2026

Investing in PolyBiotic Solutions for a breakthrough in biodegradable plastics

Value Factory is investing in PolyBiotic Solutions as part of a €500,000 funding round. With this investment, we support the…
26 February 2026

Heijmans & Value Factory Launch Build Better Startup Cup

The construction sector faces major challenges: from CO₂ reduction and affordable housing to climate adaptation and biodiversity. This calls for…
25 February 2026

Value Factory Launches a Venture Studio

Value Factory is an entrepreneurial fund. Our added value lies not only in providing capital, but especially in actively building…
28 January 2026

Value Factory supports next growth phase of Healthy Fridge (total round: €1M)

Value Factory is supporting the next growth phase of Healthy Fridge through a €1 million investment round, together with the…
28 January 2026

Value Factory Ventures reinvests in Proba

Proba has raised €1.25 million in growth capital to expand into the United States and Brazil. In this round, existing…
8 January 2026

✨Looking back to 2025 and forward to 2026✨ 

A new year starts with energy and ambition — and it’s the perfect moment to reflect on what we have…
6 November 2025

Great news! Value Factory is leading the €2 million seed investment in Struck!

We’re proud to announce our new investment in Struck, an Amsterdam-based startup that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify the…
31 October 2025

Value Factory invests €1,5 million in Thuysvers.

Value Factory invests €1.5 million to accelerate growth  ThuysVers, the fast-growing meal service delivering healthy ready-made meals to your doorstep,…
6 October 2025

Another successful exit and dividend distribution

At Value Factory, we build companies together with entrepreneurs that create both impact and value. Today, we’re proud to share…
2 October 2025

Deal-by-Deal Investing: Flexibility and Focus

At Value Factory, we believe in entrepreneurship – not only in the startups we invest in, but also in our…
29 September 2025

Building the future of sustainable construction materials

Value Factory Ventures invests in early-stage technologies shaping the built environment of tomorrow. We focus on scalable innovations that generate…
8 August 2025

From idea to first exit and everything in between

In 2019, Johan van Heusden and Peter Kleijwegt started with one conviction: entrepreneurs with courage, vision, and societal impact deserve…
19 June 2025

Biobased building from Dutch soil

🚀 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹  At Value Factory, we believe real systems change starts with entrepreneurs who…
17 June 2025

Follow-on Investments in Corvus Drones, Growficient & Fresh IQ

We’re proud to announce follow-on investments in three of our portfolio companies: Corvus Drones, Growficient, and Fresh IQ. Each of…
10 June 2025

🌱 The 4 Impact & Innovation Trends for 2025

Climate change, food security, and the material transition demand urgent action — and entrepreneurs are leading the charge. At Value…
26 March 2025

Biotech is hot!

Trends within our investment scope  While global venture capital markets have cooled significantly, one sector continues to build momentum: biotechnology.…
19 March 2025

Jolanda Ravenek joins Value Factory Ventures as Managing Partner

Jolanda Ravenek is joining the executive team as Managing Partner. Over the past year, Jolanda has already been active as…
14 March 2025

Meet the founder: Menno – FuelFWD

In this series, we’re excited to introduce you to one of the founders behind our portfolio companies. This time: Menno…
11 March 2025

Value Factory invests in Cano-ela

boosting sustainable food innovation Value Factory is proud to announce that, together with existing investor Oost NL and Ecoseed, it…
13 February 2025

🚀 Value Factory participates in Proba’s follow-on investment round to scale sustainability in agri-food

We are proud to have been an early investor in Proba and to now participate in this follow-on investment round, led by Future…
9 January 2025

New Investment: FuelFWD!

We are excited to announce our investment in FuelFWD! FuelFWD, the Rotterdam-based startup focusing on digital solutions for the renewable…
8 January 2025

Value Factory 2024 in Milestones 

As we step into the beginning of 2025, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on 2024 and everything we’ve accomplished.…
21 November 2024

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE NEWS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Value Factory Ventures invests in pioneering agritech, food, and climate startups. Recent developments in these sectors have sparked significant media…
1 November 2024

INTRODUCING VALUE MAKERS: EMPOWERING STARTUPS FOR SCALABLE SUCCESS

As Value Factory Ventures continues to grow, fueled by new capital, we’re excited to extend our ability to help innovative…
10 October 2024

PROBA JOINS FORCES WITH IFA TO DRIVE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Our portfolio company  Proba has reached an important milestone through its partnership with the International Fertilizer Association (IFA). Together, they…
9 July 2024

🚀 Exciting News! Value Factory Ventures has been awarded the RVO Seed Capital funding🚀

We are thrilled to announce that Value Factory Ventures has been awarded EUR 3 million RVO Seed Capital funding and…
28 June 2024

Value Factory Ventures has been awarded the RVO Seed Capital funding🚀

We are thrilled to announce that Value Factory Ventures has been awarded EUR 3 million RVO Seed Capital funding and…
14 June 2024

Value Factory Ventures acquires stake in FC-i

FC-i (First Circular insulation) has raised more than €6.5 million in a number of investment rounds for the development and…
4 April 2024

Investment Event

Our Investment Event took place last Thursday, at Van Gelder in Ridderkerk, a leading fruit and vegetable wholesaler. During this exclusive…
4 April 2024

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐂𝐆: 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬

ECG is at the start of a new phase, where we will continue to scale, raise new capital and aim…
7 February 2024

ECG Ventures sells portion of shares in WDD (WeDoDigital) to Nector Holdings, a member of Halls Group

ECG Ventures has sold partially its stake in WDD – WeDoDigital – to Nector, part of Halls Group. This step marks an important milestone…
2 November 2023

Urban Farming Partners won prestigious award!

Urban Farming Partners won prestigious award! Our company Urban Farming Partners Singapore has won the prestigious Red Orange Winsemius Award for our…
14 September 2023

Proba secures funding from ECG Ventures to accelerate the decarbonization of supply chains

Proba, a pioneering service provider that transforms climate actions into tradable assets by issuing tradable carbon certificates, is thrilled to announce…
12 April 2023

Talent assessment platform Pera raises 5 million euros

📢🎉 We are proud to announce that Pera has raised 5 million euros. "Pera is an example of a leading…

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