Navus Ventures

Navus Ventures is a family-owned venture capital firm based in Maassluis, The Netherlands, operating as the investment arm of the Lely Group, a global leader in agricultural robotics. Established to leverage the Lely Group's deep industry expertise and long-term vision, Navus Ventures focuses on providing patient capital to high-tech and sustainable start-ups and scale-ups. Their investment thesis is rooted in supporting innovations that contribute to a more sustainable future, particularly within critical sectors.

The firm's core investment sectors include food, energy, and maritime technologies. Within the food sector, their focus extends to precision agriculture, alternative proteins, and sustainable food production systems, often leveraging the Lely Group's heritage in agritech. In energy, they seek solutions for renewable energy generation, storage, and efficiency. The maritime sector includes innovations in sustainable shipping and marine technology. Beyond capital, Navus Ventures provides strategic guidance, access to a vast network, and operational support, aiming to accelerate the growth of their portfolio companies by connecting them with relevant industry players and expertise.

Navus Ventures typically engages with companies at the start-up and scale-up stages, looking for ventures with proven technology and significant market potential. They are known for their commitment to long-term partnerships, reflecting their family-owned background and patient capital approach. In terms of financial commitment, Navus Ventures typically invests between €500,000 and €5 million in a first round. This translates to approximately $540,000 to $5.4 million USD, based on current exchange rates. Their portfolio currently comprises over 15 active companies, demonstrating their consistent engagement across their target sectors.