henQ

About The Fund

henQ is a Netherlands-based Venture Capital Firm focusing on early-stage technology companies. They offer equity investments, ranging from €1M to €12M, primarily targeting disruptive startups in sectors such as Software (including Web Marketplace and SaaS), IT & TMT, Media, Business Solutions, A.I. & Big Data, HealthTech & Fitness, and Logistics & Distribution. henQ has a penchant for 'the odd ones out,' specifically B2B software startups with unique or unconventional aspects, whether in their market, business model, or founder's passion. They emphasize a personalized investment approach, offering capital, professional support, and building a close relationship with founding teams. henQ values authentic conversations over formal pitches and strives for a rapid investment process, minimizing the timeframe between initial meetings and signing term sheets. Post-investment, henQ becomes a deeply committed shareholder, fostering non-intrusive support, allowing founders to lead their business vision. They pride themselves on their portfolio companies utilizing less funding and experiencing less dilution to reach significant revenue milestones compared to the market average. Using a selective strategy, they aim for a high hit rate, investing in only about three companies annually, ensuring dedication and substantial support in areas like hiring, fundraising, and goal setting. Being part of henQ's portfolio substantially improves a startup's odds of securing follow-on funding.Their investment thesis incorporates backing founders and ideas rather than chasing markets, ensuring they never invest in competing endeavors. henQ's portfolio showcases a diverse array of companies, all sharing the trait of being 'odd' in their successful yet distinctive business approaches. The firm's assets under management are at €50M, and their headquarters are located at 2 bd du Gnral Martial Valin, Paris Cedex 15, FR-75724, France. Their team consists of several professionals, including a legal guardian, principals, and partners all dedicated to carrying forward the firm's mission of exceptional support to distinctive startups.