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Key people at Noaber.
Noaber was founded in 2000 by Mineke Baan-Pas (Co-Founder & Board Member) and Paul Baan (Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor).
Noaber is a family foundation addressing persistent social challenges, particularly in healthcare, through strategic investments and collaborative programs. It catalyzes systemic change by fostering cooperation across private and public sectors. The foundation pursues four aims: improving health, reducing costs, enhancing patient experience, and supporting professional well-being, prioritizing positive health and prevention for healthier life years.
Paul and Mineke Baan established Noaber in 2000, inspired by the Dutch "noaberschap" (neighborly help). Paul Baan, co-founder of the successful Baan Company software firm, conceived the foundation with a dual purpose. His vision combined social impact with financial sustainability, leading Noaber to integrate venture philanthropy and impact investments, bridging service and earning.
Noaber benefits the healthcare system and individuals by actively promoting health and well-being. Its mission is to drive profound change and continuously advance public health, challenging established norms. The foundation envisions becoming the leading authority in health promotion, creating a resilient, future-proof healthcare system providing more healthy life years.
Noaber was founded in 2000 by Mineke Baan-Pas (Co-Founder & Board Member) and Paul Baan (Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor).
Key people at Noaber.
Noaber has 7 tracked investments across 5 companies. The latest tracked deal is $6.3M Seed in Mirantus Health in November 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Mirantus Health | $6.3M Seed | — | KAI Eberhardt, Katharina Juenger, Arve Capital, Entrepreneur First, Redstone, Revent |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Plasmacure | $16.9M Other Equity / Series A | John Schroeder | EIC Fund, Oost NL, Stichting Triade |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Sweetch | $20.0M Series A | Entre | Bain Capital, Fyrefly VC, Lead Edge Capital, Next Coast Ventures, OurCrowd, Shasta Ventures, Dave LIU, FinTLV, Insurtech.vc, Kortex Ventures, Philips, Qure Ventures, TAL Capital |
| Nov 1, 2016 | Noona Healthcare | $2.0M Seed | Inventure | Capricorn Venture Partners |
| Jan 20, 2015 | EarlySense | $20.0M Other Equity | Samsung Ventures | JK&B Capital, Ittai Harel, Proseed, Welch Allyn |
| Jan 1, 2015 | EarlySense | $20.0M Series F | Samsung Ventures | Pitango Venture Capital, Robert Taub, JK&B Capital, Proseed, Welch Allyn |
| Jun 3, 2010 | EarlySense | $13.0M Other Equity | Ittai Harel | Bridge Investment Fund, Docor International Management, Yossi Vinitski, Proseed |
