Learning from failures
An inspiring afternoon with Chief Failure Officer Paul Iske At ECFG, we believe in the power of innovation—and that includes having the courage to experiment and sometimes fail. Last week, our investment community gathered for an inspiring lecture by Paul Iske, Chief Failure Officer at the Institute for Brilliant Failures. A title that certainly grabs […]
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Work smarter, not harder!
Last week, we had an inspiring AI workshop at our office, led by Sanne Cornelissen from The Shortcut. 🤖✨ We explored how AI can help us work smarter and more efficiently—giving us more time to focus on what truly adds value. From smart automations to creative applications, the possibilities are endless (and sometimes a bit […]
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ECFG: Your partner for high-tech innovation and growth
With ECFG Ventures III, we are building on our strong foundation with confidence: a proven track record in supporting promising scale-ups in the high-tech sector. Our third investment fund, valued at €40 million, is running at full speed. With two new investments already in our portfolio and several promising leads in the LOI (Letter of […]
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Looking Back: Inspiring Gathering of the ECFG Investment Community at Hotel Bent
On November 26, 2024, investors, entrepreneurs, and partners of our ECFG Investment Community gathered at a special location: the sustainable and brand-new Hotel Bent in Oisterwijk. The meeting was inspiring, and the large turnout was a confirmation of the strength of our growing network Highlights of the afternoon Hans Bloemen kicked off the event with […]
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ECFG guides acquisition of Roestvrijtaal by Pro Contact Group
November 25, 2024 – by ECFG We are proud to announce that we acted as the strategic and financial advisor to Kittie Spierings, director and owner of Roestvrijtaal, during the successful acquisition by the Pro Contact Group. This strategic partnership marks an important step for both parties, strengthening their position in the recruitment and labor […]
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🔔 Team expansion Alert! 🔔
At ECFG, we have great news – our team has grown a bit larger (and more enjoyable!) We welcome Koen van ‘t Hof and Lesley Daris, who are joining us as analysts! 🎉 Koen and Lesley are diving into the world of investments, valuations, and strategic analyses. They will help us identify opportunities in the […]
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ECFG Ventures III raises € 40 Mio for tech investments
Eindhoven, September 16, 2024 – ECFG has successfully closed its third growth capital fund, Ventures III, raising €40 million to invest in innovative Dutch tech companies. This milestone strengthens ECFG’s position as an investor in the Brainport region and beyond. Additionally, Sophie Manigart has been appointed as the new Chair of both the Supervisory Board […]
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Second investment for ECFG Ventures III: MedEye secures growth capital for international expansion
Eindhoven and ‘s-Hertogenbosch, July 8, 2024 – ECFG (through its investment fund ECFG Ventures III) has acquired a minority stake in Mint Solutions Holding BV (MedEye). This is already the second participation in this third fund of the Eindhoven-based VC investor. MedEye provides nurses with tools that enable them to automatically verify and record medication […]
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On June 19, we celebrated our 15th anniversary! 🥂
What a warm network Hans Bloemen and Ruben Baijens have built in the past 15 years and what a wonderful party it was! For WE-support Foundation our guests collectively donated an amount of no less than € 1,800, super proud of and also on behalf of WE-support, thank you so much! We say: on to […]
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