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European Research Council

Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels

Description

The European Research Council is a European funding initiative, designed to support the scientists, engineers, and scholars in Europe.

Investor Profile

European Research Council has backed more than 5 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Grant, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Austria, The Netherlands, Luxembourg.
  • Strong thematic focus on Advanced Materials, Medical, Nanotechnology.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (60%)
  • Pre Seed (20%)
  • Series A (20%)

Country Focus

  • Austria (20%)
  • The Netherlands (20%)
  • Luxembourg (20%)
  • Denmark (20%)
  • Ireland (20%)

Industry Focus

  • Advanced Materials
  • Medical
  • Nanotechnology
  • Architecture
  • Cleantech
  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Smart Building
  • Agriculture
  • Association
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does European Research Council frequently co-invest with?

AW
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Co-Investments: 1
DG
Europe, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 1
TI
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by European Research Council?

Ilion Water Technologies

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Ilion Water Technologies specializes in innovative water treatment solutions, ensuring clean and sustainable water for communities.

SustainabilityWaterWater Purification
SeedMar 2, 2026
Amount Raised: $4,444,003
Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology

Esch-sur-alzette, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

LIST is an RTO (Research and Technology Organisation) active in the fields of materials, environment, and IT.

AgricultureAssociationCRMInformation TechnologyManufacturing
GrantApr 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,531,360
Coana

Aarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark

Coana scans for security vulnerabilities in open source dependencies, reducing false positives by more than 80%

Enterprise SoftwareOpen SourceSecurity
GrantMay 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $155,000
PHYSEE Technologies

Delft, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

PowerWindow is an energy-producing light-tinted window that generates electricity by combining three existing technologies.

ArchitectureCleanTechEnergyRenewable EnergySmart Building
Series AJan 15, 2021
Amount Raised: $4,830,119
University College Dublin

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

University College Dublin is a research university located in Dublin, Ireland.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities
GrantMar 28, 2019
Amount Raised: $2,807,437
BrightComSol GmbH

Vienna, Wien, Austria

We make X-ray images sharper

Advanced MaterialsMedicalNanotechnology
Pre SeedJan 1, 2018
Amount Raised: $510,458

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