Fourth investment for ECFG Ventures III:

ECFG invests in Nipper to accelerate international growth

Eindhoven and Bergeijk, July 15, 2025 – ECFG, through its investment fund Ventures III, has acquired a minority stake in Nipper B.V., a fast-growing high-tech scale-up specializing in production logistics.
The company’s product portfolio includes autonomous mobile robots for pallet transport and a sustainable solution for automated pallet packaging.

This investment marks the fourth participation by ECFG Ventures III and will enable Nipper to further realize its international growth ambitions.

From strategic advice to investment

The collaboration between Nipper and ECFG initially began as a strategic advisory relationship.
It soon became clear that Nipper – with its proven technology, strong customer base, and clear international growth opportunities – was a natural fit with the investment strategy of Ventures III. This close collaboration led to the current investment.

“Nipper positions itself as a partner in automating production logistics for leading international clients. We support Nipper in their growth ambitions and in refining the strategy that will drive their expansion,” says Leo van Schijndel, Investment Director at ECFG.
“Their combination of technical innovation, customer focus, and commercial drive makes this a very compelling investment. We look forward to supporting them strategically and financially in this next phase.”

‘Autonomous mobile robots and sustainable packaging solutions for controlled environments’

Nipper develops and produces compact mobile robots that are particularly suited to industries with high standards of hygiene and precision, such as pharmaceuticals and advanced manufacturing. These robots safely collaborate with production staff in confined spaces.
Additionally, Nipper offers a sophisticated, energy-efficient system for automated pallet packaging using stretch hood technology – a sustainable solution ideal for logistics operations where speed, protection, and reliability are critical.
With this, Nipper creates a future-proof logistics system that combines efficient pallet transport with sustainable packaging. Thanks to ECFG’s investment, Nipper will further invest in product development and international sales expansion.

Strong foundation and international ambition

Nipper’s products are already sold in more than 25 countries. With a solid foundation in place, the company is ready to scale up internationally.

“We are pleased with ECFG’s confidence in our organization and our ambitions,” says Hans Bierens, CEO of Nipper. “This partnership enables us to accelerate investments in internationalization, product innovation, and scaling our organization. ECFG’s experience, knowledge, and network are immediately valuable. With ECFG by our side, we’re taking an important step toward realizing our long-term vision.”