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Key people at Curie Capital.
Curie Capital was founded in 2018 by Han de Groot (Founder and CEO).
Curie Capital operates as a specialized venture capital firm focused on life sciences, providing seed and Series A funding to innovative early-stage companies. It targets biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology, supporting therapeutics, diagnostics, and advanced medical devices. Beyond capital, the firm offers experience, a robust network, and strategic guidance through research and development.
Established in Amsterdam in 2018, Curie Capital was founded by Mariette van der Velden and Han de Groot. Their backgrounds in life sciences investment and entrepreneurship provided the insight to create a firm actively identifying and nurturing scientific breakthroughs. This enables them to support nascent companies in transforming innovations into tangible medical products.
Curie Capital primarily invests in early-stage Dutch companies developing novel medicines and advanced medical technologies. Its central vision is to empower these enterprises, assisting them through development cycles to bring impactful innovations to patients. The firm is dedicated to fostering a sustainable future within the life sciences industry.
Curie Capital was founded in 2018 by Han de Groot (Founder and CEO).
Curie Capital has 5 tracked investments across 5 companies. The latest tracked deal is $636.0M Seed Extension in Laigo Bio in March 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Laigo Bio | $636.0M Seed Extension | Biovance Capital, Kurma Partners | Angelini Ventures, ARGOBIO, Cancer Research Horizons, Eurazeo, Oncode Oncology Bridge Fund, ROM Utrecht Region |
| Dec 24, 2025 | TargED Biopharmaceuticals | $25.4M Series A Extension | Rianne Ellenbroek | Andera Partners, INKEF Capital, Fund+, Hadean Ventures, Sunstone Life Science Ventures |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Flindr Therapeutics | $21.4M Series A | Christina Takke | BOM, Tine Bekaert, Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Chris DE Jonghe, Cedric VAN Nevel, Swanbridge Capital |
| Sep 28, 2022 | CLEARA | $2.5M Seed | Marianne Mertens | Longevity Tech Fund, ROM Utrecht Region |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Cleara Biotech | $3.0M Seed | Apollo Health Ventures | Longevity Tech Fund, ROM Utrecht Region |
Key people at Curie Capital.